The Packers’ run game hasn’t hit full stride through two weeks. Josh Jacobs’ rushing average sits around 3.6, and the team lacks a spell back, easing pressure on the line. Green Bay leans on creative runs from Jayden Reed and uses Savion Williams and Matthew Golden to bolster the ground game, with Jacobs finding the end zone in both contests. Injuries up front keep the scheme from popping, but the offense remains multi-dimensional and fantasy-friendly when the rushing rhythm arrives.

As the line settles and backfield options clear, Green Bay should swing toward more banner days on the ground. Jacobs’ steady TDs cushion his weekly floor, while Williams and Golden offer potential breakout touches in a run-focused trend that could revive the run game as the season progresses.

Green Bay enters Week 1 with seven players listed as questionable, but the roster practiced fully and no one was ruled out. Jordan Love’s left thumb surgery could limit handoffs, while Christian Watson is on the PUP list. Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) may miss some routes, pushing receivers like Matthew Golden and Romeo Doubs into larger roles if Watson and Reed aren’t 100%. Nate Hobbs (knee) is a wild card, though he has started practicing again. Detroit faces bigger Week 1 injury questions with Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Alim McNeil, Malcolm Rodriguez, Levi Onwuzurike on PUP or limited, and Josh Paschal on NFI. In a game with real fantasy implications, the Packers’ depth and the Lions’ disruption points will matter, and the ink on the injury report may shift quickly once kickoff arrives. Expect Carrington Valentine and Javon Bullard to soak up extra reps for Hobbs, while Valentine’s matchup could become a focal point for Packers defenders against Detroit’s offense. Overall, the situation is far from perfect, but it’s manageable, and Week 1 will reveal early-season adjustments for fantasy rosters and bettors alike.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon remains in question for 2025, landing on the PUP list with a lingering foot/ankle issue. The offseason reality: health can stall, surgery isn’t ruled out, and Week 1 seems unlikely. Fantasy managers should brace for early-season absence and plan contingency RBs. The backdrop includes a run‑heavy Houston scheme and turnover at the coordinator spot, which could influence how big a role the starter gets when active.

Texans rook Woody Marks could absorb extra workload if Mixon is slow to return, while MarShawn Lloyd’s ankle history (with Green Bay) underscores the risk for Mixon’s timetable. As chatter swirls, draft plans should factor a cautious timeline, possible split work, and a strong fallback in Week 1 projections as the season unfolds.

Week 2 of the NFL preseason delivered a clear signal: Jaxson Dart is emerging as the league’s standout rookie quarterback through two exhibitions, completing 26 of 35 passes for 291 yards with two touchdowns across Giants performances. His poise, accuracy on middle throws, and a slick fake that freed Greg Dulcich for a score hint at a real developmental arc in New York’s QB competition. TreVeyon Henderson flashed burst and patience, hinting at a meaningful early role for New England, while Teddy Bridgewater delivered a couple of red-zone darts that underscored his value as a trusted veteran in Tampa Bay. Philadelphia rookie Andrew Mukuba showed a nose for the football with a pick-six and a fumble recovery, offering a potential secondary option for a rebuilding secondary. On the downside, MarShawn Lloyd’s lingering injury woes and the Cowboys’ backup shakeups stalled fantasy optimism, Joe Milton III struggled for Dallas, Van Jefferson combined a clean route with a missed catch, and Stafford’s unclear return schedule cast a cloud over the Rams’ offensive window. Week 2 left managers with a mix of fresh optimism and cautious notes as rosters thin and roles sharpen.

MarShawn Lloyd’s hamstring setback could sideline him for the Packers’ opener and possibly longer, clouding Green Bay’s Week 1 plan. Lloyd, who had been expected to back up Josh Jacobs, exited a preseason game after a 33-yard catch, and Matt LaFleur indicated he will miss time. The injury plague for Lloyd echoes his injury-laden rookie year, adding to a string of health concerns for Green Bay’s backfield and even impacting Jordan Love’s hand rehab timeline as Love works back from thumb surgery. The team also could be without Barryn Sorrell (knee) and Omar Brown (lung injury), leaving Green Bay’s depth chart unsettled as the regular season approaches.

Love’s potential early-season absence from full practice could pressure the offense toward a heavier run game and shorter passes, while defensive and practice-time variables leave fantasy managers in a wait-and-see mode. With Lloyd out, expect the Packers to lean more on veteran backs and a mix of receivers as they rebuild timing with a reshuffled lineup. Owners should monitor practice reports and any roster moves in the coming days.