Packers RBs at halftime: Chris Brooks started. Even in snaps with MarShawn Lloyd. Brooks is playing most late down snaps. Carries split at 4 each. Green Bay OL isn't exactly lighting it up. With Jacobs headed towards return, Lloyd might be a full rug pull.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Chris Brooks Jr. led Wisconsin's wide receiver room with 39 snaps and a 64.3 PFF grade; the source notes the receiver reps were consolidated to the top four wideouts after Malachi Coleman was ruled out with an injury.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026SleeperNFL

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What the Packers backfield could look like today, via @tracywolfson: Marshawn Lloyd will have a big role (team will be careful with him - injury history). The team trusts Chris Brooks the most because of his blocking ability. Kaleb Johnson still getting up to speed.

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NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Chris Brooks is expected to get a good number of running back snaps for the Packers in Week 1, sharing work with MarShawn Lloyd as the team manages Lloyd's injury history.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brooks is a running back who is good in pass protection; the source expresses hope that he will see plenty of time to help the Packers' offensive line pick up the Vikings' aggressive blitz attack.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Acme Packing Company

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.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Chris Brooks is the only proven pass protector in the Packers backfield. With the Vikings' blitz-heavy scheme on schedule for Week 1, he could play more than many expect, giving him a defined role in the committee approach despite being third on the depth chart.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brooks is expected to play a key role in the Packers' Week 1 matchup against Minnesota despite being part of a running back-by-committee approach; the source emphasizes his blocking ability as the primary value, noting he was graded as the fourth-best running back league-wide in pass protection by PFF last year. Against Brian Flores' blitz-heavy defensive scheme, the source expects the Packers to lean into Brooks' blocking ability on obvious passing downs, particularly given three of Green Bay's starting offensive linemen are on the injury report. The source cites a specific example from Week 1 last year where Brooks picked up a blitzing linebacker, passed him off, and took on a defensive tackle on a stunt to allow Jordan Love to make a big throw.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Acme Packing Company

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.

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PositiveValueSep 9, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Brooks, described as a "system knower," begins the season as a 14-team league second FLEX option according to the source's experience.

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NegativeValueSep 9, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Behind Lloyd, system knower Chris Brooks begins the season as a 14-team league second FLEX option, according to the source's experience.

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NegativeValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 4th among running backs in Justin Boone's Week 1 RB trade value charts.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Packers passing down back/fullback; will handle passing down work while Marshon Lloyd handles outside zone runs.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Chris Brooks is more of a fullback than a traditional running back; if Lloyd can stay healthy, he and Brooks should be able to put together a more-or-less competent backfield.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Acme Packing Company

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.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Acme Packing Company

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.

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PositiveValueSep 9, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

At $4,500 on DraftKings, Brooks has the third-down role locked in Green Bay's backfield. The source questions whether MarShawn Lloyd can stay healthy for a full game, suggesting Lloyd may see less time than expected. Running back options dry up quickly, making Brooks a viable play despite the source not feeling as strongly about this pick as others.

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PositiveValueSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

At $4,500, Brooks has the third-down role locked in Green Bay's backfield. The source questions whether MarShawn Lloyd can stay healthy for a full game and notes that running back depth dries up quickly, making Brooks a viable option despite not feeling as strong about this pick as others on the list.

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NegativeUsageSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brooks was featured in multiple offensive concepts: on 3rd & 5, he was left open on the boundary on a slant route but Joseph missed the opportunity; on 1st & 10, he was on a wheel route behind Malachi Coleman on a play-action but the ball was jarred loose by D.J. McKinney; on 3rd & 11, he was motioned over to create a 3×2 advantage for a screen play that was blocked at the line. Brooks showed up in various route concepts and formations but execution issues limited his impact.

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NegativeUsageSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brooks was targeted on a bootleg play-action where Wisconsin almost had a major explosive, but a great play from the Notre Dame cornerback prevented it. On 3rd & 5 in Q2 14:53, Joseph missed a huge opportunity to Brooks on a slant route after a great setup from Jeff Grimes, with both Notre Dame defenders going inside and leaving Brooks open on the boundary for a major gain and potential touchdown.

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PositiveUsageSep 8, 2026Hayden Winks

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Tough opener for Marshawn Lloyd. Vikings bring the house, so it should lean more snaps than usual for Chris Brooks (the top pass protector). I'd imagine they want a couple of carries to Kaleb Johnson, too, as they test everyone out.

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NegativeDepth ChartSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Chris Brooks is listed alongside MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson atop the Green Bay depth chart following Josh Jacobs' placement on the commissioner's exempt list. Brooks is expected to share running back touches with Lloyd and Johnson during Jacobs' absence.

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NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked as the fifty-second-best running back for Week 1 by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing the Minnesota Vikings on the road; flagged with an asterisk indicating status should be double-checked before kickoff.

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