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Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz fantasy football takes on MarShawn Lloyd
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz about MarShawn Lloyd.
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All Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz insights about MarShawn Lloyd
NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Ian Hartitz suggests that fantasy managers who own MarShawn Lloyd should be nervous given the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Josh Jacobs' status and potential suspension.NegativeDepth ChartSep 7, 2026
Ranked as RB25, MarShawn Lloyd is expected to be the primary back, though Ian Hartitz notes uncertainty regarding the rotation with Chris Brooks, Pierre Strong Jr., and Caleb Johnson. Hartitz expresses concern for Lloyd due to a tough matchup against the Vikings and a Green Bay offensive line that does not deserve the benefit of the doubt, despite RotoWire projections giving him a comfortable advantage in usage.PositiveSleeperAug 30, 2026
JJ Zachariason targets Marshawn Lloyd in every draft, particularly with Jacob Cowing off the board, viewing him as a consistent late-round value. Zachariason drafts Lloyd in round 12, stating 'I do not think he will actually be going too much later,' and frames him as one injury or suspension away from becoming a weekly starter with significant upside.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
JJ Zachariason and Ian Hartitz are fading MarShawn Lloyd at his current price point, preferring to let others draft him. While he is technically going outside the top 120 picks, his ADP is expected to rise due to the Josh Jacobs situation. He is considered a less attractive value compared to other late-round options like Bucky Irving or Jadarian Price.NegativeDepth ChartAug 27, 2026
MarShawn Lloyd is mentioned as part of the Packers' running back depth chart alongside Josh Jacobs and Chris Brooks.NegativeValueAug 25, 2026
MarShawn Lloyd has seen his ADP rise from RB58 (pick 195) to RB50 (pick 152) due to improved health and training camp participation. JJ Zachariason remains high on him as a late-round target, ranking him alongside Tyjae Spears and Woody Marks, despite the risk of veteran free agent signings.NegativeProjectionAug 19, 2026
Ian Hartitz ranks MarShawn Lloyd as RB17, noting he is the preferred handcuff for Josh Jacobs and played all 12 snaps during the first two preseason drives. While Hartitz acknowledges uncertainty regarding Lloyd's talent level and potential for a committee split, he admits Lloyd could be ranked as high as RB12. Hartitz compares the uncertainty surrounding Lloyd's talent to Jonathan Brooks, noting that both have appealing profiles but lack sufficient professional evidence.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Drew Davenport highlights MarShawn Lloyd as a player worth targeting in every draft, though he notes that paying nine dollars for him might be an overpay. He identifies Lloyd as a target for his auction strategy, specifically looking to acquire him at second-round price points.PositiveBreakoutAug 13, 2026
Eli Berkovits highlights Lloyd's explosive burst, noting he consistently gains significant yardage upon touching the ball. Despite historical health concerns, Berkovits views him as a high-value handcuff and a must-roster player for anyone drafting Josh Jacobs, especially in dynasty formats. Berkovits projects Lloyd to earn 7-10 touches per game when healthy, serving as a boom-bust flex play in deeper leagues and a strong DFS target due to his explosive scoring ability from anywhere on the field.PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026
MarShawn Lloyd is performing well in training camp and receiving praise for his explosive pass-catching ability. While Ian Hartitz expresses skepticism about his ability to stay healthy, he notes that Lloyd fits the archetype of a threat to Josh Jacobs' workload.PositiveValueAug 2, 2026
Ian Hartitz identifies MarShawn Lloyd as a priority draft target, stating he is drafting the running back as much as possible.PositiveSleeperJul 17, 2026
Lloyd is a late-round handcuff with explosive pass-catching upside and potential 1B role in Matt LaFleur's offense, which has historically featured two running backs. Despite injury concerns, his injury history is not severe (no torn ACLs or fractured legs), and if his offseason health work pays off, he could be a league-winner value pick.PositiveSleeperJul 17, 2026
Marshawn Lloyd is a 25-year-old Packers RB2 with explosive pass-catching upside and the ability to run between the tackles, compared to Duke Johnson by Dane Brugler. He could potentially be a 1B situation if he stays healthy.PositiveBreakoutJul 15, 2026
Analyst expresses strong personal interest in seeing MarShawn Lloyd play, noting he played one quarter of preseason where LaFleur was 'feeding this dude the football,' suggesting the coach wants to feature him.PositiveSleeperJul 15, 2026
Recommended as a bench stash option in zero-RB builds, though the analyst humorously notes this is a personal preference he needs to work through.PositiveValueNo date
MarShawn Lloyd was a primary target for Ian Hartitz as a third running back, though he was unavailable in the draft when Hartitz attempted to secure him.