For those of you who want some of my top bets for tonight - here’s 3 on @DKSports: Jordan Love u21.5 completions -102 MarShawn Lloyd u26.5 rush+rec -113 Isaiah McDuffie u3.5 solo tackles +124 Forward to the end for the rest including a fun ladder

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NegativeMatchupOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn Lloyd was at the center of a controversial unnecessary roughness call in Week 7 Lions-Packers game when Detroit's Derrick Barnes was flagged for hitting Lloyd over the middle. Tom Brady criticized the call as a bang-bang play that should be allowed, noting 'That's allowed 99 out of 100 [times]' and that Barnes needed force to make a play on the ball.

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NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026FFin60

Lloyd is listed in the 'Sit them if you can' tier for the Packers in the TNF matchup, indicating he is not recommended as a play.

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NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026FFin60

Lloyd is listed as a secondary option behind Josh Jacobs in the Packers' expected run-first approach this week, with the source noting Jacobs will be leaned on 'and to a lesser extent Lloyd.'

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NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd is averaging just 2.6 yards per carry for the Packers, making him a candidate for replacement by Kimani Vidal if the team acquires the Chargers' back.

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NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Lloyd's role is expected to diminish further as Josh Jacobs warms up following his return. The source characterizes Lloyd as likely droppable in most cases given Jacobs' dominance of the backfield share and goal-line work.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd is splitting early-down rushing work with Josh Jacobs in Jacobs' 2026 debut. It's unclear if Lloyd can keep this split role long term, but he's currently a rotational member in the Packers' backfield.

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PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked 40th among running backs in the Week 8 trade value chart with a value of 91, reflecting lower-tier fantasy asset status.

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NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Source takes under on Lloyd seeing 8 touches again in Week 8 vs. CAR; Josh Jacobs presumably headed toward bigger role, limiting Lloyd's opportunity.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd is the likely beneficiary of Chris Brooks' ankle injury absence, although that role carries little value for the Packers team with the fewest rush attempts in the league through the first month of the season.

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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

With Chris Brooks sidelined by ankle injury, MarShawn Lloyd is the likely beneficiary for as long as Brooks remains out, although that role carries little value for the team with the fewest rush attempts in the league through the first month of the season.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd is listed among the best of the rest backup RBs, factoring in current flex value and long-term potential.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Acme Packing Company

Packers running back struggling as part of a historically bad rushing attack; specific issue is getting lost between his backfield position and the line of scrimmage, suggesting mechanical or decisional problems in the run game.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The Packers cannot run with Marshawn Lloyd; the source suggests he may be struggling with execution between his backfield position and the line of scrimmage, contributing to the team's inability to establish a ground game.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Josh Jacobs returned, relegating Lloyd to a backup role; Lloyd largely disappointed as a starter, especially in relation to his draft capital, but the Green Bay offense is too good to completely disregard him.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Lloyd is rostered in 50% of Yahoo leagues but is now a mere backup following Josh Jacobs' return from a six-game suspension. The Packers have difficulty running the ball, making Lloyd expendable unless owned alongside Jacobs as a handcuff.

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NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn Lloyd is averaging just 2.6 yards per carry for the Packers, making him an inefficient backup option behind Josh Jacobs. The Packers may look to acquire a lower-priced veteran running back upgrade over Lloyd.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Lloyd took 34% of snaps and eight touches for 35 yards. The source notes he's been lousy overall and could see his role shrink even more if Jacobs plays well and the Packers need him out there.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Lloyd got 34% of snaps and 8 of 26 RB opportunities (31%) in a complementary role to Josh Jacobs, posting 2-15-0 on 2 targets.

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NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd was the target of a controversial illegal hit call on Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes in the fourth quarter of Week 15. Brady argued the hit was a routine bang-bang play and that Lloyd would have needed to be hit with force to be knocked down.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Packers (at Lions): Josh Jacobs was back Matthew Golden was hurt in the 2Q but played through it Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 70%, 13 at 15%, 12 at 15% RBs: Josh Jacobs: 69% opp share, 61% rush att share, 45% route share, 33% TPRR, 2.62 YPRR, 100% of i10 rush att, 0% of 2min RB snaps, 60% 3rd down snap share No ramp-up at all - he was the lead back in his 1st game back The run game is still struggling, but he’s going to get TDs and catch passes, so he’s a high-end RB2 MarShawn Lloyd: 31% opp...

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026FantasyPros Articles

MarShawn Lloyd is still being rostered in 50% of Yahoo leagues, but with Josh Jacobs returning from a six-game suspension, Lloyd is now a mere backup on a team that has difficulty running the ball. The source recommends dropping Lloyd unless you have Jacobs and want to handcuff him.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd showed improvement in Week 7, displaying more decisiveness and strong finishes, particularly on runs outside the tackle. The source expresses cautious optimism: 'he looked better this week than he had. A little more decisive. Some strong finishes. He may never turn into anything, but I thought there was a bit of promise this week.'

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PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026Acme Packing Company

MarShawn Lloyd showed improvement in Week 7, posting his best EPA on runs outside the tackle. The source notes he 'looked better this week than he had'—displaying more decisiveness and strong finishes—though with the caveat 'he may never turn into anything.' The source expresses cautious optimism: 'I thought there was a bit of promise this week,' while acknowledging this could be 'pure hope.'

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn Lloyd played 22 snaps in Week 7 as the Packers' backup running back; he will face competition for touches when Chris Brooks is activated from injured reserve, as Brooks previously split time with Lloyd before his injury.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Acme Packing Company

MarShawn Lloyd played 22 snaps (approximately 34 percent of offensive snaps) in Week 7, with his role dependent on the status of Chris Brooks, who split time with Lloyd before suffering an injury and being placed on injured reserve.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Lloyd needed multiple weeks to exit a game with more than one first down as a receiver, indicating limited receiving production. Against Detroit, he posted a 33.3% rushing success rate and was out-touched by Josh Jacobs almost 3:1, with Jacobs receiving all but one red-zone carry.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Lloyd's role diminished significantly upon Josh Jacobs' return from suspension in Week 7. Jacobs out-touched Lloyd almost 3:1, with all but one red-zone carry going to Jacobs. Lloyd posted a 33.3% rushing success rate against Detroit, and the source notes he needed multiple weeks to exit a game with more than one first down as a receiver, whereas Jacobs generated three on seven targets immediately. With Jacobs' gravity and established role, Lloyd's opportunities are now severely limited.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd slides down the depth chart with Jacobs' activation after leading the Packers with 48 carries, 122 yards and two touchdowns through six weeks without Jacobs. Lloyd's role will diminish as Jacobs returns to starter reps.

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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lloyd will continue to get reps and carries as Josh Jacobs works his way back from his extended absence. With Jacobs not receiving a full workload in his return, Lloyd should see meaningful touches in Week 7.

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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026Acme Packing Company

Moved ahead of Kaleb Johnson in the running back depth chart down the stretch, securing a spot on the game-day roster for the Lions matchup.

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NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn Lloyd has been handling running back duties for Green Bay during Josh Jacobs's absence over the first six games of the 2026 season. Lloyd's role will likely be affected by Jacobs's return to the lineup.

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NegativeUsageOct 24, 2026Acme Packing Company

Lloyd has been a significant drag on the Packers' rushing game, accounting for -75 RYOE (rushing yards over expected) out of the team's collective -116 RYOE this season. This indicates Lloyd has consistently underperformed the expected yardage for his carries given down, distance, and field position, contributing substantially to the Packers ranking 32nd in total rushing yards.

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NegativeUsageOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn Lloyd accounts for -75 of the Packers' staggering -116 total Rushing Yards Over Expected (RYOE) this season, indicating he has significantly underperformed what he should be gaining based on historical datasets and down-and-distance context. This represents a major contributor to the Packers' 32nd-ranked rushing attack.

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