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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Chris Brooks
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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Chris Brooks led the Packers backfield with 37 snaps in Week 1, though he carried the ball only seven times for 29 yards, fewer carries than MarShawn Lloyd (13 carries for 37 yards), suggesting a committee approach despite Brooks' snap count lead.NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026
Brooks picked up one first down on a run for the Packers early in the game, and later had a 5-yard run that set up Christian Watson's second touchdown. The Packers' running game was practically nonexistent overall, gaining just 66 yards on the ground.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Chris Brooks is a running back who is good in pass protection; the source hopes he will see plenty of time in Week 1 to help the Packers' offensive line pick up the Vikings' aggressive blitz attack.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
The source identifies Brooks as a potential difference-maker in Week 1 against Minnesota despite a running back-by-committee approach, emphasizing his elite pass-protection ability rather than ball-carrying role. PFF graded Brooks as the fourth-best running back league-wide in pass protection last year. Against Brian Flores' blitz-heavy Vikings defense, the Packers are expected to lean into Brooks' blocking ability on obvious passing downs, especially with three starting offensive linemen on the injury report. The source cites a Week 1 example where Brooks passed off a linebacker and took on a defensive tackle on a stunt to allow Jordan Love to make a big throw, demonstrating his willingness to pick up interior defenders.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Chris Brooks is characterized as more of a fullback than a traditional running back; he is expected to contribute in a committee backfield alongside Marshawn Lloyd if Lloyd remains healthy.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Chris Brooks was listed as the Packers' second-string running back, but the source characterizes him as more of a blocking back than a true ball-carrier, suggesting limited role in the running game.NegativeRoleSep 4, 2026
Backup running back; primarily a blocking back rather than a ball-carrier; carried the ball on just 16 percent of offensive plays he was on the field for (63 of 387 carries over last two regular seasons); averaged about two carries per game in Green Bay.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Brooks is expected to be active on the gameday roster and will serve as an off-ball player on the punt unit.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Chris Brooks is expected to be active on the gameday roster for Week 1; he is one of only two offensive players who played more special teams snaps than the offensive linemen in 2025, making him a key contributor on special teams.PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026
Expected to be part of the Packers' regular season running back rotation alongside MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson following Josh Jacobs' placement on the commissioner exempt list.PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026
Brooks is characterized as an outstanding blocking back and good enough receiver who could function as part of a three-back committee with Pierre Strong Jr. and Marshawn Lloyd if the Packers move on from Josh Jacobs. The source loves Brooks as a player and notes he is very useful, capable of averaging 5 yards per carry against light boxes while keeping the quarterback upright. However, the source does not envision Brooks handling 200 carries, suggesting his role would remain limited to committee work and situational usage.PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Chris Brooks is listed as a roster lock at running back for the Packers going into the 2026 regular season.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Brooks is projected to make the 53-man roster as the Packers' third running back.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Brooks sat with the second-team defense through the first two preseason games, indicating a lower depth chart standing in the defensive line rotation.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Chris Brooks returned from a hamstring injury and played 4 snaps with the first-team offense and 9 snaps with the second-team offense (13 total). He was inactive last week but is now healthy and playing the most snaps among the Packers' top healthy running back trio behind Lloyd.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Returned to practice after being a non-participant in the preseason opener due to hamstring injury; back as a wing on special teams with Pierre Strong Jr.; will likely make the team as the third running back, blocking back and special teams ace.NegativeInjuryAug 16, 2026
Chris Brooks did not play against Pittsburgh due to a hamstring injury and is listed third on the running back depth chart behind Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Chris Brooks has returned to practice from his hamstring injury and been officially removed from the non-football injury list, solidifying his spot in the Packers' backfield trio alongside Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd heading into Week 1.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks was out for the Packers' preseason opener against Pittsburgh due to a hamstring injury; status for upcoming games unclear.NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026
Earned the nod as second-string running back over MarShawn Lloyd on the Packers' first unofficial training camp depth chart; however, Brooks has been primarily a situational blocker rather than a ball-carrier in Green Bay and has never been given full drives like other Packers backs.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Returning from injury and back in team activities; expected to contribute to both offensive and defensive sides of the football.PositiveInjuryAug 9, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks was activated from the NFI list (hamstring) and returned to practice for the first time in training camp on Sunday, clearing a significant injury hurdle ahead of the preseason opener in Pittsburgh.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Chris Brooks is dealing with a short-term injury in training camp; if he is not ready for the regular season, Pierre Strong Jr., who is getting most of the reps as the next man up, could push into the rosterable conversation.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Chris Brooks is on the NFI list with a hamstring injury and did not participate in the Family Night practice, leaving the Packers' running back depth thin behind MarShawn Lloyd.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Brooks is valued as a blocking back whose contributions could elevate the running back room; the source expresses love for Brooks' blocking ability and suggests his presence would have pushed the running back group rating into the B range rather than the D-C range it received.NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks remains on the non-football injury list with a hamstring injury sustained outside of the facility. There have been no changes to his status as of the practice report.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks remains on the reserve list with a hamstring injury on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list and is out of practice.NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks remains on Green Bay's injury list with a hamstring injury.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks is on the reserve list with a hamstring injury on the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, sidelining him from training camp activities.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks remains on the reserve list with a hamstring injury on the NFI (Non-Football Injury) designation, keeping him sidelined from training camp activities.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks started the 2026 season on the non-football injury list with a hamstring injury and did not practice on Day 1 of training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
Running back placed on non-football injury list at start of training camp; no timeline provided for return.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Placed on the non-football injury list, indicating the injury occurred outside team activities; this status affects his fantasy availability and timeline for return to practice and games.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Chris Brooks provides roster security through a specialized fullback/pass-protection role and elite special teams contributions, not volume carries. He averaged the same per-carry efficiency as departing Emanuel Wilson in 2025 despite limited touches, and is used primarily in split-back looks as a lead blocker and pass-protector on obvious passing downs. Brooks plays among the highest special teams snap counts of any NFL running back and is a core unit contributor, making his roster spot secure.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Chris Brooks is firmly entrenched as the team's third down back; his role is secure, but the Packers still need a change of pace back behind Jacobs at minimum.