ALLEN LAZARD NEWS

Could be activated Saturday Coach Matt LaFleur referred to Lazard (abdomen) as a game-time decision, though the Packers would need to remove the wideout from injured reserve Saturday in order to have him avai...

Impact The Packers could move Lazard to the active roster and then place him on the gameday inactive list, but it wouldn't be ideal from a strategic standpoint. In all likelihood, they'll make a decision on his Week 10 status by Saturday, at which point Lazard will either stay on IR or be activated. If he does end up playing, it could knock Marquez Valdes-Scantling down to the No. 3 WR role, though not necessarily right out of the gate. It sounds like Lazard should be back for Week 11 even if he doesn't get clearance to face Jacksonville this weekend.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen at practice Lazard (abdomen) isn't practicing Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This is the first practice Lazard has missed since Oct. 28, which was the start of his three-week window to be activated from injured reserve. The Friday absence suggests he may not be back until Week 11, though coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that Lazard should have a shot to return for Sunday's game against Jacksonville. Now that it isn't looking so good, Marquez Valdes-Scantling likely will handle the No. 2 WR role for at least one more game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chance for Week 10 return Coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that it's possible Lazard (abdomen) will play against the Jaguars on Sunday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Packers could wait until Week 11 to officially bring Lazard back from IR, due to the length of his 21-day practice window, but LaFleur said he intends to activate the wideout "as soon as [he's] ready to go." The 23-year-old hasn't played since Week 3 while recovering from core-muscle surgery. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) will continue to serve as the top options being Devante Adams if Lazard has to miss any more time.

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers try to avoid slipping at home again as Jags arrive

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Allen Lazard, Deebo Samuel, Kenny Golladay, more impacting Week 10 WR rankings Allen Lazard, Deebo Samuel, and Kenny Golladay have been out of commission in recent weeks and Mike Williams got banged up in Week 9. Get th...

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Kenny Golladay, Deebo Samuel, Allen Lazard, more impacting Week 10 WR rankings Kenny Golladay, Deebo Samuel, Allen Lazard, and T.Y. Hilton all missed last week and are questionable for Week 10. Get the latest injury upd...

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packers' Adams delivers again with more help on the way

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NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Week 9 The Packers don't plan to activate Lazard (core-muscle surgery) ahead of Thursday's game against the 49ers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though Lazard resumed practicing a little over a week ago and made the trip to San Francisco, the Packers apparently want the wideout to put in some more on-field work before signing off on his return to game action. With Lazard sidelined for a fifth straight game, the Packers will turn to Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown as their primary options at receiver beyond top target Davante Adams.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Makes trip to San Francisco Lazard (core) joined the Packers on their flight to San Francisco for Thursday's game against the 49ers, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lazard underwent core muscle surgery on Oct. 1, and the Packers placed him on IR not long after. The team opened his 21-day window to return to the active roster last Wednesday, and after putting in a week's worth of reps, he may be ready to give the Green Bay passing game a boost. Of course, the Packers will need to activate Lazard on Thursday for him to rejoin his teammates, but prior to his procedure he piled up 13 catches (on 17 targets) for 254 yards and two touchdowns through the first three contests of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • FANTASYSHARKS.COM

Inching closer to return Coach Matt LaFleur said Lazard (core) is drawing closer to a return to action, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports. "He wants to be out there in the worst way, and he...

Impact Lazard has completed one week of his 21-day window for the Packers to evaluate and eventually clear him for a return to the active roster. He's also only a little more than a month removed from core muscle surgery Oct. 1, so he may be hard-pressed to sway the training staff ahead of Thursday's contest at San Francisco and with Green Bay's next game not coming until Sunday, Nov. 15 against the Jaguars. Until he rejoins the Packers receiving corps, Davante Adams will lead a group that also includes Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown (knee), Malik Taylor and Darrius Shepherd.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Michael Thomas, Chris Godwin, Allen Lazard impacting Week 9 WR rankings Michael Thomas, Chris Godwin, Allen Lazard, Jamison Crowder, and Emmanuel Sanders have all missed multiple games this season but seem close...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packers dealing with plenty of adversity during busy week

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Injury Updates: Dallas Goedert, Allen Lazard, Tim Patrick, more impacting Week 8 start-sit decisions Fantasy football owners have questions about Dallas Goedert and Allen Lazard, who were eligible to come off the IR this week, while Tim Patr...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not playing Sunday Lazard (core) was not activated ahead of Sunday's game and thus will not be eligible to play this week against the Vikings, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact There was some hope Lazard could make a return to the field after missing the past three games following core muscle surgery, but the ever-patient Packers will opt to wait another week before bringing back their wide receiver. Look for Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Malik Taylor, Darrius Shepherd and Equanimeous St. Brown to fill in the gaps behind No. 1 wideout and frequent target Davante Adams.

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practices again, could play Lazard (core) practiced again Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Packers designated Lazard to return from injured reserve earlier this week, and they'll now need to place him on the active roster by Saturday afternoon in order to have him eligible for Sunday's game against the Vikings. A third consecutive day of practice participation suggests Lazard has a shot to play, perhaps even reclaiming his starting spot across from Davante Adams. Fellow wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling hasn't done much in Lazard's absence, averaging 2.3 catches for 25.7 yards on 5.7 targets over the past three games. Lazard averaged 4.3 catches for 84.7 yards and 0.67 TDs on 5.7 targets in Weeks 1-3.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs reps at padded practice Lazard (core) participated in Thursday's padded practice, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Impact One day removed from the Packers opening his 21-day window to be activated from IR, Lazard took part in individual drills. He underwent core muscle surgery on Oct. 1, after which he was given a recovery timetable of "a month or a little bit more," per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Considering the Packers next play Sunday, Nov. 1 against the Vikings, Lazard seemingly has a chance to return this weekend. Still, Green Bay has been cautious with other key skill-position players (Davante Adams and Aaron Jones) this season, so Lazard may have a better chance to suit up Week 9 at San Francisco.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Watchlist for Week 9: Streaming targets, free agent sleepers include Derek Carr, DeeJay Dallas, Allen Lazard Now's the time for owners to stay ahead on the fantasy football waiver wire and scout potential free agent pickups. Ahead of Weeks 7 and 8,...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Three Things: Allen Lazard, Vikings, Malik Taylor Larry McCarren and Wes Hodkiewicz provide three things to look for in the Packers' Week 8 rematch against the Minnesota Vikings.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Officially back at practice Lazard (abdomen) returned to practice Wednesday, indicating the beginning of his 21-day window to be activated from IR, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Lazard has missed the requisite amount of time and is eligible to return from IR after having core muscle surgery in early October, but it's unsettled whether he'll suit up for Sunday's divisional clash against the Vikings. The Packers have taken cautious approaches with injuries this year, especially with key players like Davante Adams and Aaron Jones, and Lazard is in the same category because he'll be the clear No. 2 wide receiver upon his return to the lineup. If he's unable to play Sunday, Lazard stands a good chance to play Week 9 against the 49ers as long as he responds to practice well.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers: Allen Lazard is already back practicing after injury The Packers had Allen Lazard back at practice on Wednesday. Just five weeks ago, wide receiver Allen Lazard had surgery after suffering a co...

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

Nearing return to practice Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Lazard (abdomen) will return to practice this week, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Green Bay hasn't officially designated Lazard to return from injured reserve, but LaFleur's comments suggest that could happen at some point between Wednesday and Friday. Since he's already missed three games since being placed on IR earlier this month after undergoing core-muscle surgery, Lazard is eligible to be added to the 53-man roster at any point. If Lazard responds well to his return to practice, he could attempt to give it a go Sunday against the Vikings, but a Week 9 appearance against the 49ers is probably more realistic.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' depth helps them withstand injuries to key players

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OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS