NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL
 Green Bay Packers - Priority News
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| Greg Jennings - WR |
Posted 11/17/09 12:46pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (knee) suffered a knee contusion in Week 10 and is expected to miss some practice time or be limited in practice this week. |
The Huddle's Take: Jennings' disappointing season continues. Don't be surprised if his availability for Sunday's San Francisco game is in significant question by the end of the week.
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| Greg Jennings - WR |
Posted 11/16/09 2:01pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (knee) injured his knee during Week 10. He will likely miss some practice time this week. |
The Huddle's Take: It sounds like Jennings will be able to play this week, but we'll keep on top of any further developments.
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| Aaron Kampman - LB |
Posted 11/12/09 11:27am et |
| Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said LB Aaron Kampman likely will be a game-time decision for Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: Kampman suffered a concussion in last week's loss to the Buccaneers. More than that, Kampman has struggled in his conversion from a 4-3 end to a 3-4 outside linebacker, so his IDP value at this juncture is dwindling.
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| Mark Tauscher - OT |
Posted 11/12/09 5:48pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers OT Mark Tauscher (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. It appears that he likely will not play in Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: Tauscher has been one of the Packers' few NFL-worth offensive linemen this season, and QB Aaron Rodgers has paid the price to the tune of an astounding 37 sacks. If the rest of the Green Bay line can't find a way to plug the myriad leaks that have sprung, that sack total is likely to rise significantly against the suddenly much-improved Dallas pass rush.
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| Aaron Kampman - LB |
Posted 11/12/09 5:52pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers LB Aaron Kampman (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. It looks like he will not play in Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: Green Bay has been tough against the run, at least from a Fantasy perspective, as they've allowed the third-fewest Fantasy points to opposing running backs. So if the Cowboys were planning to throw the ball more this week against Green Bay, Tony Romo's job will be at least somewhat easier if he doesn't have to worry about the hard-charging Kampman being in his face all day.
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| Donald Driver - WR |
Posted 11/7/09 6:10pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (neck) practiced Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as probable for Week 9 and will play. |
The Huddle's Take: Driver's been a great option this year so far but after the beating he took last week many were wondering what his status would be. At the moment he'll be starting, but it will remain to be seen whether or not he is able to handle a couple of good hits.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 11/7/09 6:10pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (foot, toe) practiced Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as probable for Week 9 and will definitely play. |
The Huddle's Take: Rodgers is a bit dinged up, but who isn't at this point of the season. He's a very good start this week and should have one of his best days of the season.
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| Donald Driver - WR |
Posted 11/5/09 5:11pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver (neck) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. It is not known if he will be able to practice Friday, Nov. 6. His status for Week 9 is uncertain but likely will play if medically cleared. |
The Huddle's Take: We'll watch any Driver-related developments for you closely. If he can't play, then Greg Jennings could be in line for a huge day against the pass defense-challenged Buccaneers.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 11/5/09 5:13pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (foot, toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He probably will practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. |
The Huddle's Take: Don't worry about Rodgers unless he eventually gets killed behind Green Bay's lousy offensive line. If he can remain upright this week, he should post great numbers against Tampa Bay.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 11/4/09 3:59pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (foot) is unlikely to be a full participant in practice until Friday, Nov. 6. However, head coach Mike McCarthy fully expects Rodgers to play in Week 9. |
The Huddle's Take: Pretty standard practice schedule for a quarterback with a foot injury. Rodgers will play Sunday, but don't be surprised if after the Packers get up big on Tampa Bay that he isn't pulled and backup Matt Flynn mops up.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 11/2/09 3:17pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (foot, toe) is nursing a sprain on one foot and a sprained toe on the other foot. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Rodgers could miss some practice time this week, but is expected to start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9. |
The Huddle's Take: As long as Rodgers can stand upright, he'll be an elite Fantasy quarterback. How long he can stay that way behind an offensive line that is shaky at best is anyone's guess.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 11/1/09 10:07pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was 26-for-41 for 287 yards with three touchdown passes Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings. He also ran five times for 52 yards. |
The Huddle's Take: Despite the huge day for Rodgers the Packers once again fell to the Vikings led by Brett Favre. Rodgers led the team back in the second half of the contest to make the game close and showed the skills that led the Packers to chose him over the future hall of famer. Rodgers continues to grow and mature as an NFL signal caller and will likely have many more opportunities to lead his team to the playoffs in the years to come. He remains a solid No. 1 fantasy quarterback in all scoring formats.
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| Jermichael Finley - TE |
Posted 10/30/09 3:56pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley (knee) did not practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is doubtful for Week 8. |
The Huddle's Take: The last time Green Bay played Minnesota, Finley had 128 yards receiving and a TD. That's a pretty good indication Aaron Rodgers will rely on his tight ends again this week when the Packers host the Vikings. With Finley likely out, Donald Lee could be quite busy.
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| Jermichael Finley - TE |
Posted 10/26/09 12:27pm et |
| Rob Demovsky, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Packers TE Jermichael Finley's status for Week 8 is uncertain because of knee injury. |
The Huddle's Take: Finley left the Packers' win over Cleveland with the injury and did not return. He absolutely killed the Vikings in the last meeting with six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. If he can't go, Donald Lee would make a sneaky plug-in play against the league's most fantasy-friendly TE defense.
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| Ryan Grant - RB |
Posted 10/25/09 10:50pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant had 27 carries for 148 yards with a touchdown Week 7. |
The Huddle's Take: Grant was certainly a workhorse in Week 7 and carried the Packers offense for much of the day as they controlled the ball and kept the inept Browns offense off the field. Grant is a solid No. 2 running back with upside to be even better in the second half of the season.
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| Jermichael Finley - TE |
Posted 10/25/09 11:25pm et |
| The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley (knee) suffered a knee sprain during the team's Week 7 game. Pending the results of an MRI exam, Finley could be out for a couple of weeks. |
The Huddle's Take: Finley has played well so far this season and has been a key factor in the passing game with Aaron Rodgers. If Finley misses any time due to injury then expect the Packers to utilize TE Donald Lee more in the passing game.
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| Greg Jennings - WR |
Posted 10/23/09 11:52pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings (hip) was limited during the team's practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will play. |
The Huddle's Take: Jennings has been a huge disappointment to fantasy football teams early on this season but he is on a high-octane offense in Green Bay that continues to post consistent numbers with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Jennings is in store for a breakout game this season and it could certainly come in Week 7 when the Packers take on the Cleveland Browns.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 10/22/09 10:32pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 22, and he is expected to play Week 7. |
The Huddle's Take: Rodgers has shown no ill effects of the foot injury he sustained in Week 6 and appears ready to start for Green Bay this week. He has played at a high level this season and remains a quality starting quarterback for fantasy teams regardless of the scoring format of their league.
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| Jordy Nelson - WR |
Posted 10/22/09 10:36pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) is out for three to four games at a minimum. |
The Huddle's Take: With Jordy Nelson out of the lineup, the Packers will likely turn to James Jones as their third wideout in the offense. Jones scored a touchdown in Week 6 and should be considered a solid sleeper candidate for fantasy teams in search of reciever help for the bye weeks or injury replacements.
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| Ryan Grant - RB |
Posted 10/20/09 2:00pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports the Green Bay Packers appear committed to sticking with RB Ryan Grant as their starting running back, even though he is averaging just 3.8 yards per carry this season. |
The Huddle's Take: The average isn't where the Packers want it to be, he's only seen the end zone twice and has yet to notch a 100-yard game. But it appears Grant will continue to be the Packers' No. 1 running option for the foreseeable future.
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| Jordy Nelson - WR |
Posted 10/19/09 6:59pm et |
| Packers.com reports Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) sprained his knee in Week 6 and will miss a couple of weeks, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. |
The Huddle's Take: With No. 1 kick returner Will Blackmon already done for the season, Nelson's injury will put the Packer return game further in flux. And when a return game suffers, field position suffers, affecting the efficiency of an offense. This isn't to say Aaron Rodgers won't still be the excellent quarterback he's been all season, but if Nelson's replacement can't get the Packers good field position on a consistent basis, that'll make Rodgers job of moving the team much harder.
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| Donald Driver - WR |
Posted 10/18/09 11:36pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver became the franchise's career receptions leader with a reception in the first quarter in Week 6. Driver finished the game with seven receptions for 107 yards. He now has 602 career receptions. |
The Huddle's Take: Driver just continues to make plays regardless of who throws him the ball. He is a solid wideout for Aaron Rodgers and should be considered for fantasy lineups in all scoring formats.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 10/18/09 11:36pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers went 29-for-37 for 358 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 6. |
The Huddle's Take: Rodgers continues to impress and post solid numbers this season. It is hard not to see what the Packers saw in him and certainly appears to be the next big star to wear the green and gold in Green Bay. The sky is the limit as he and the Packers look to challenge for the Super Bowl trophy this season.
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| Greg Jennings - WR |
Posted 10/15/09 11:59am et |
| The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings said he would like to have more passes thrown his way but understands that it is difficult for QB Aaron Rodgers to consistently throw his way when he is pressured so much. |
The Huddle's Take: That's a pretty mild tantrum for a wideout; didn't Jennings attend T.O.'s diva classes in the offseason? The Packers need to get Jennings more involved--if not down the field, then on slants and quick hitches and bubble screens. They've had a bye week to work on such matters, so perhaps Jennings will see more activity beginning this week against Detroit.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 10/15/09 11:59am et |
| The Associated Press reports Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers said he does not want to publicly call out his offensive line because he trusts the line and calling them out would not do any good. "I trust those guys. I love those guys. They take care of me, I take care of them. That's the way it goes. We have a tight-knit relationship. Nothing gets done when you do something like that publicly," Rodgers said. |
The Huddle's Take: Green Bay's line was in flux to begin with and has taken some injury hits along the way. You can bet everyone in the Packers organization is well aware of the issue, and Rodgers is correct in that a public flogging from the guy they're paid to protect isn't the solution. A date with the Lions won't hurt, and perhaps the week off has allowed some of the injuries to heal and the Packers to incorporate some different protection schemes as well.
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| Greg Jennings - WR |
Posted 10/13/09 8:42am et |
| The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings discussed his lack of production Monday, Oct. 12. Jennings said, "As a competitor, I would hope they know that I want the ball. When I'm in the meeting and I'm looking at myself running wide open and I'm not getting the opportunity, yes, I am pissed - get me the doggone ball . I feel like that when I get the ball in my hands, good things happen. Period. I mean, it's not an arrogant statement. It's not an 'I better get the ball' type deal. It's fact. And we always talk about being a real team, and what are the facts? Those are the facts. When we get the ball in our hands, we make plays." |
The Huddle's Take: Jennings has shockingly been a non-factor in his last couple of games. Coming out of the bye, though, the Packers have probably looked at new ways of getting him the ball. His production will likely spike in the next few weeks.
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| Mark Tauscher - OT |
Posted 10/12/09 12:12pm et |
| The Green Bay Packers announced Monday, Oct. 12, that they have signed free-agent OT Mark Tauscher. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
The Huddle's Take: The Packers let Tauscher walk in the offseason, but their line has been beaten and battered thus far this year. Tauscher's 2008 season ended with a knee injury, but if he's even close to healthy he'll be an upgrade for a Green Bay line that has allowed 20 sacks through the first four games.
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| Will Blackmon - CB |
Posted 10/12/09 12:12pm et |
| The Green Bay Packers announced Monday, Oct. 12, that they have placed CB Will Blackmon on Injured Reserve. |
The Huddle's Take: The loss of Blackmon, who led the NFL in combined kick and punt return yards last season, is more of a blow to the Green Bay special teams than to their defense. Jordy Nelson will pick up Blackmon's slack in the return game.
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| Aaron Rodgers - QB |
Posted 10/6/09 9:02am et |
| Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was 26-for-37 for 384 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception during the team�s Week 4 game. Rodgers was sacked eight times in the game. |
The Huddle's Take: Rodgers has proven himself as an elite Fantasy QB. If he can remain upright, he'll lead a lot of Fantasy teams to titles. With that offensive line, though, that's a really big "if."
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| Jordy Nelson - WR |
Posted 10/6/09 5:36pm et |
| The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said WR Jordy Nelson will be the team's kickoff returner after CB Will Blackmon (knee) suffered a season-ending injury. |
The Huddle's Take: Blackmon is an excellent return man, but there's no drop-off with the speedy and elusive Nelson.
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