Packers RB AJ Dillon is officially inactive for the Divisional Round matchup with the 49ers.
Fantasy Impact: Dillon was listed as questionable for Saturday’s game with thumb and neck injuries. Dillon will be inactive for the third straight game after suffering the injury in Week 17. The Packers will turn to Patrick Taylor and Emanuel Wilson to serve as the backups to Aaron Jones in a tough matchup with San Francisco.
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (chest) does not have a designated injury status for the team's divisional-round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: packers.com)
Fantasy Impact: Given Green Bay's dominance and their production on the ground, it would be forgiven if you didn't even notice that the rookie WR Reed caught none of his three targets against Dallas. This shouldn't be overanalyzed as it comes a week off his career-best receiving day against Chicago. The Packers use Reed as a weapon in both the passing and running game, and they'll likely rely on him again in San Francisco.
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (hamstring) does not have a designated injury status for the team's divisional-round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: packers.com)
Fantasy Impact: Watson played just over 40% of the team's snaps in the Packers' Wild Card Round victory over Dallas, making just one catch for nine yards. He's returning from a hamstring injury that kept him inactive for Green Bay's final five games. It's hard to rely on him to have a full workload against San Francisco given Green Bay's depth at WR, though he should be able to play again.
Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones (knee, finger) does not have a designated injury status for the team's divisional-round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: packers.com)
Fantasy Impact: Jones was limited to open the week due to his injury, but it was likely a form of injury/load management as the Packers look to preserve one of their best veteran weapons for a tough matchup. Jones had 131 scrimmage yards and three rushing TDs against Dallas in the first round, and with AJ Dillon hurt, the Packers will rely on Jones.
Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder, ankle) did not practice on Thursday and is questionable to play in the NFC Divisional Round. (Source: Matt Schneidman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Alexander went limited-DNP-DNP in practice this week, not a promising sign. However, given the stakes of the playoffs, it's more likely than ever that he can still play. The Pack will need the physicality that Alexander displayed against Dallas when they go against the NFC's No. 1 seed, and his status should be monitored up until game time.
Packers WR Romeo Doubs is off the injury report and will play against Dallas. (Source: Packers.com)
Fantasy Impact: Doubs exited the Packers’ Week 18 game with a chest injury. The 23-year-old will be available for the team, which is important considering they could still be without Christian Watson.
Packers TE Luke Musgrave is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with the Bears.
Fantasy Impact: Musgrave will make his return to the field for the first time since suffering a lacerated kidney in Week 11. It is unknown how many snaps he will play, as the TE Tucker Kraft has played well in his absence.
Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with the Bears.
Fantasy Impact: Wicks was listed as questionable with a chest injury and will make his return after a one game absence. With Christian Watson ruled out, fantasy managers should expect Wicks to see a bump up in targets.
Eric Stokes has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It will be rookie Jaren Hall under center for Minnesota against a depleted Packers secondary that will be without both Stokes and Jaire Alexander. Green Bay was already struggling defensively so it has the potential to be a fairly high-scoring game between the two divisional rivals.
Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday. He practiced in a limited capacity. (Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wilson is allowed to practice for the next 21 days without being officially activated from injured reserve. By the end of that 21-day window, the Packers must decide whether to activate him or shut him down for the season. While the 24-year-old contributed just 108 yards over seven games prior to his injury, he could have a larger role upon his return if Aaron Jones (finger, knee) or AJ Dillon (thumb) is unable to suit up. With that said, Wilson is off the fantasy radar for the time being.
Darnell Savage Jr. is not practicing on Wednesday. (Source: Ryan Wood on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Savage was sidelined last week after not practicing all week. His status will be worth monitoring on Thursday and Friday to see if he can return to practice.
De'Vondre Campbell did not practice on Wednesday. (Source: Ryan Wood on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is not clear what specific injury Campbell is dealing with. This will be something to monitor when the injury report officially comes out.
The Green Bay Packers have activated RB Kenyan Drake off of their practice squad ahead of Week 15 against Tampa Bay. (Source: packers.com)
Fantasy Impact: Drake was activated last week as well but did not end up logging a single snap. However, this week there's a chance he could see some time as both AJ Dillon (thumb) and Aaron Jones (knee) are banged up. The latter is expected to play, but the former is less likely. Despite this, he should have minimal appeal for fantasy managers in Week 15.
Quay Walker missed practice on Thursday. (Source: Ryan Wood on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Walker will have an extra day to practice with Green Bay playing Monday night. His status will be worth monitoring at practice on Friday and Saturday.
Rudy Ford (biceps) is officially inactive for Week 12 for the Green Bay Packers against the Detroit Lions. (Source: Green Bay Packers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ford will join Jaire Alexander (shoulder) out of the lineup for the shorthanded Green Bay secondary, with star wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown set for a big Thanksgiving day performance Thursday.
Packers LB Rashan Gary (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s matchup with the Chargers. (Source: Ryan Wood on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Gary was added to the injury report after suffering a shoulder injury in practice. The injury does not sound serious, but is something to monitor ahead of Sunday.
Packers LB Preston Smith (illness) is not participating in practice Thursday. (Source: Ryan Wood on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Smith is dealing with an illness, but will have a few more days to recover in time to play against the Vikings Sunday. If Smith is unable to suit up Sunday, fantasy managers will want to downgrade the Packers’ D/ST in Week 8.
Malik Heath is officially inactive for the Packers' Week 5 matchup against Las Vegas. (Source: Matt Schneidman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Check back shortly for the fantasy impact.
Green Bay Packers OT David Bakhtiari told the media he needs additional surgery and is out for the remainder of the season. He hopes to be ready for camp in 2024. (Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bakhtiari has struggled with injury in recent years, playing 12/1/11/1 games in the last four seasons. Before then, Bakhtiari had made five consecutive All-Pro teams, keeping one of the league's best off the field. This is a tough blow for the Packers' line, and they will have to look toward a short-term replacement.
