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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
Packers RB Marshawn Lloyd, an oft-injured fourth-year back, assumed a lucrative fantasy role after Josh Jacobs' legal issues opened the door. However, Lloyd handled much more important work than teammate Chris Brooks, who checked in for 82% of long-down-and-distance snaps and 75% of two-minute snaps—roles that are not good for fantasy purposes. Lloyd remains the primary back but faces potential competition if Jacobs returns.
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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles
Lloyd led the Packers with a 62% rush share and handled half of the short-yardage opportunities in Week 1, but only ran a route on 15% of plays. With Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner's exempt list and the Packers' offensive line giving up a 54% pressure rate, Lloyd's immediate outlook is murkier than it was ahead of Week 1. Tyler Linderbaum downgrades Lloyd to mid-range RB3 status as long as the offensive line continues to struggle, noting the team may be forced to play Chris Brooks if they don't trust Lloyd in pass protection.
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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
65% of the Packers' RB touches went to Lloyd in Week 1, but the picture is more nuanced. In the first half, carries were split 4-4 with Chris Brooks. Once halftime hit, Lloyd secured more work, getting nine of the final 12 carries. Brooks' great pass-protecting ability was a key part of his increased playing time versus a Minnesota defense that causes more pressure than any other defense in the NFL. Lloyd had zero receptions, shaky offensive line play, and a more pass-heavy offense in Week 1, making him a flex at best for the moment. The Jets defense will be a better opponent for Lloyd's sake after playing a Brian Flores defense in Week 1.
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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles
MarShawn Lloyd, handed the keys to Green Bay's backfield following Josh Jacobs' legal issues, responded with a rather ho-hum effort, rushing for 37 yards on 13 carries in a 39-22 loss to Minnesota. He technically played ahead of Chris Brooks, but Brooks finished the afternoon as the more successful player. Most concerning, Lloyd saw only one target in the passing game, even as Green Bay tried to catch up late. This game didn't inspire much confidence, and one wonders if he left the door open for Kaleb Johnson to usurp him.
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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Jack Miller
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The Vikings (apparently) blitzed nearly 80% of the time on early downs in Week 1. Explains why Chris Brooks, elite pass pro back, out-snapped MarShawn Lloyd despite Lloyd running clearly ahead in the preseason. Lloyd out-carried Brooks 13-7. Still reasons for concern on Lloyd: * 2.8 yards per carry * 1 missed tackle forced on 13 carries (via PFF) * -11 Rush Yards Over Expectation (via NGS) Josh Jacobs back at some point. GB added Kaleb Johnson. Unclear what the workload ceiling is for Lloyd g...

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PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026Hayden Winks
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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, 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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PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Lloyd at $4,900 on FanDuel sneaks in as a value due to early pricing and Josh Jacobs remaining on the Commissioner's Exempt List, thrusting Lloyd into a heavier expected workload. Lloyd had a good camp and healthy preseason, leading to expectations of bulk backfield work for Green Bay. In a divisional matchup against the Vikings with a 46.5 over/under, Lloyd is expected to see the bulk of the backfield work with the Packers as narrow favorites. He is a chalky pick better suited for cash contests due to his projected high rostership.
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NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Lloyd has catapulted up fantasy rankings since Josh Jacobs was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List, but faces a tough divisional matchup at the Vikings in Week 1. Minnesota allowed the tenth-fewest fantasy points per game to running backs last season. Green Bay added Kaleb Johnson and has Chris Brooks available to take meaningful snaps, with a report indicating the Packers could deploy a committee to start the season, creating a legitimate threat to Lloyd's workload. Lloyd has played only one regular-season game (six carries for 15 yards) and hasn't played an NFL regular-season snap since 2024, leaving no strong track record to trust in Week 1.
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PositiveBreakoutSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles
MarShawn Lloyd was a top-100 pick (88th overall) because he possesses dynamic home-run ability. At USC in his final collegiate campaign, Lloyd produced 816 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 115 carries (7.1 yards per carry) in 11 games, plus 18 targets and 13 receptions on 190 routes for 232 receiving yards and 1.22 yards per route run. While injuries have limited his NFL availability (one game since 2024 draft), a hot start could push him to the top of the Packers' running back committee.
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PositiveMatchupSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles
MarShawn Lloyd faces a brutal Week 1 matchup against the Vikings, who allowed only 18.4 half-PPR points per game to running backs last season and held the position to 3.90 yards per carry, 4.73 yards per target, 3.9 targets per game (tied for 31st), 3.1 receptions per game, and 18.6 receiving yards per game. Brian Flores' Vikings led the NFL in blitz rate at 44.7% (league average 27.2%), and Minnesota's 46% blitz rate since 2023 is the highest in the NFL at 5.2% above second place, which could keep Lloyd off the field in passing situations.
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