EMANUEL WILSON NEWS

Limited to three snaps Wilson had two carries for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Bears.

Impact Wilson was the second Green Bay running back to enter Sunday's contest and the only one besides Josh Jacobs to record a carry, but he played only three snaps while Jacobs got 37 and Chris Brooks recorded 10 of his own. It's still a toss-up when determining who the top option behind Jacobs is, as the snap counts suggest Brooks but the overall body of work leans toward Wilson.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tallies second touchdown Wilson had four carries for 28 yards and a touchdown and one reception for one yard in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact Wilson bounced back from a couple quiet weeks by finding the end zone for the first time since Week 3. The touchdown stands out, but Wilson worked behind both starter Josh Jacobs and fellow reserve Chris Brooks, and the bulk of his touches came with Green Bay in catch-up mode during the second half. Wilson has been productive this season when given the opportunity, but with Brooks perhaps even surpassing him and the possibility that MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) could rejoin Green Bay's backfield, it could be tough to justify holding onto Wilson with the Packers on bye in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Wilson's first NFL TOUCHDOWN RUN | Week 9 vs. Lions Green Bay Packers RB Emanuel Wilson runs in a 2-yard touchdown during Sunday's Week 9 game at Lambeau Field.

NOVEMBER 4 • PACKERS.COM

Continues ceding snaps Wilson had four carries for five yards and two receptions for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 30-27 victory over the Jaguars.

Impact Wilson's snap count has been trending down for weeks, and he did not even finish second among Packers running backs in that department in Week 8, as Chris Brooks took the field for 17 snaps while Wilson was out there for only 12. Green Bay figures to lean on top back Josh Jacobs in Week 9 before going on bye in Week 10, so those who have held onto Wilson should be evaluating other options.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Continues ceding snaps Wilson had four carries for five yards and two receptions for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 30-27 victory over the Jaguars.

Impact Wilson's snap count has been trending down for weeks, and he did not even finish second among Packers running backs in that department in Week 8, as Chris Brooks took the field for 17 snaps while Wilson was out there for only 12. Green Bay figures to lean on top back Josh Jacobs in Week 9 before going on bye in Week 10, so those who have held onto Wilson should be evaluating other options.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to five touches Wilson had five carries for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-22 victory over the Texans.

Impact Wilson had tallied at least seven touches in four straight appearances, but he finished with only five Sunday. Meanwhile, starting running back Josh Jacobs got the ball 17 times in Week 7 and averaged just shy of 20 touches over the last three weeks. Wilson cut into Jacobs' workload a bit earlier in the season, but the latter is now being counted on to do what was expected when he was brought in over the offseason.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of opportunities Wilson had seven carries for 54 yards and one reception for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-13 victory over the Cardinals.

Impact Wilson played only 23 snaps in Week 6, but he got the ball on nearly a third of them and averaged an impressive 9.6 yards per touch. Wilson is averaging 5.0 yards on 42 carries on the season, so he is making a case to hold onto the backup job when backfield mate MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) returns. However, neither player will usurp the starting spot from Josh Jacobs as long as Jacobs remains upright.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Snap count slips Wilson had six carries for 24 yards and one reception for minus-nine yards in Sunday's 24-19 victory over the Rams.

Impact Wilson recorded a touch on nearly half his snaps, but he was only on the field for 15 of the 59 plays the Packers ran on offense, with starting running back Josh Jacobs handling the other 44. Wilson came close to matching Jacobs in both snaps and touches in both Weeks 3 and 4, but Sunday's contest provided a reminder of the pecking order in Green Bay's backfield.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Contained by Vikings Wilson had eight carries for 27 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Wilson racked up 14 touches, 85 yards from scrimmage and a score in Week 3, but he did not come close to matching those numbers with the Packers spending the bulk of the game in catch-up mode after going down 28-0 in the first half. Wilson did, however, play an expanded role for the second week in a row, and across Green Bay's last two contests he totaled 22 touches compared to 28 for starting running back Josh Jacobs. That's enough for fantasy players to justify using a roster spot on Wilson, but the latter remains the primary option in the backfield for the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 85 yards Wilson rushed the ball 12 times for 50 yards in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Titans. He added two receptions on two targets for 35 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Wilson stepped into a more significant role with MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) out, and he delivered as Green Bay's most effective running back. His most impactful play came midway through the third quarter on a 31-yard screen that Wilson took to the house for the first touchdown of his career. Josh Jacobs was shut down by Tennessee to open the door for Wilson, but Wilson will remain firmly behind Jacobs on the depth chart despite the impressive performance.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 85 yards Wilson rushed the ball 12 times for 50 yards in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Titans. He added two receptions on two targets for 35 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Wilson stepped into a more significant role with MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) out, and he delivered as Green Bay's most effective running back. His most impactful play came midway through the third quarter on a 31-yard screen that Wilson took to the house for the first touchdown of his career. Josh Jacobs was shut down by Tennessee to open the door for Wilson, but Wilson will remain firmly behind Jacobs on the depth chart despite the impressive performance.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Wilson with his FIRST NFL TD | Packers vs. Titans Green Bay Packers RB Emanuel Wilson catches a short pass and takes it 30 yards to the house for a touchdown during Sunday's Week 3 game in T...

SEPTEMBER 22 • PACKERS.COM

Matt LaFleur says Emanuel Wilson has maximized his opportunities Green Bay Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur spoke to the media after the team's Thursday practice.

SEPTEMBER 19 • PACKERS.COM

Likely to assume No. 2 RB role Wilson is expected to serve as the Packers' No. 2 running back behind Josh Jacobs beginning with Sunday's game at Tennessee after Green Bay placed MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) on injured...

Impact While Lloyd was sidelined with a hamstring injury in the Packers' Week 1 loss to the Eagles, Wilson operated as the clear No. 2 back, logging a 26 percent snap share while carrying four times for 46 yards and catching two passes for two yards. Lloyd returned for the Packers' Week 2 win over the Colts and worked ahead of Wilson, though the latter still played 18 percent of snaps and carried five times for nine yards. With Lloyd injuring his ankle in Week 2 and now set to miss at least the next four weeks, Wilson should reprise the role he held Week 1 as the first back off the bench behind Jacobs. The absence of Lloyd could result in a slight uptick in snaps and touches for Wilson, but Wilson is still unlikely to be a reliable fantasy option unless Jacobs is out or limited due to injury.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Encounters more competition Wilson had five carries for nine yards in Sunday's 16-10 victory over the Colts.

Impact The Packers ran the ball a whopping 53 times in Week 2, with starting running back Josh Jacobs tallying 32 of those totes. Wilson took a handful himself, but he received one fewer carry than fellow reserve MarShawn Lloyd and was the third Green Bay running back into the game. Lloyd injured his ankle in Week 2 and is uncertain moving forward, but the rookie will seemingly operate as the No. 2 running back when healthy, which would leave Wilson third in line for carries.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in backup role Wilson had four carries for 46 yards and two receptions for two yards in Friday's 34-29 loss to the Eagles.

Impact A hip injury left Wilson's status for Week 1 uncertain, but he suited up and filled the backup spot behind starter Josh Jacobs and ripped off several quality runs. Rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) could be back for Week 2, but he has not gotten in much work since the start of training camp, so Wilson could continue working in the No. 2 role.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Nakobe Dean detonates on Wilson as LB sniffs out Packers' screen pass Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean detonates on Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson as the linebacker sniffs out Packers'...

SEPTEMBER 7 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Emanuel Wilson breaks free for an 18-yard pickup | Packers vs. Eagles Green Bay Packers RB Emanuel Wilson rushes for 18 yards up the middle to the Philadelphia 33-yard line during Friday's Week 1 game in São Pa...

SEPTEMBER 7 • PACKERS.COM

Suiting up Friday Wilson (hip) is active for Friday's game against the Eagles in Brazil, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact There was no indication Wilson was tending to an injury before Week 1 prep, but the Packers capped his practice reps all week due to a hip issue before listing him as questionable. Now that he's active and rookie third-rounder MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) isn't, Wilson should serve as the No. 2 RB behind starter Josh Jacobs for at least one contest. However, Green Bay elevated Ellis Merriweather from the practice squad Friday, meaning Wilson may be only an emergency option.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 1 Wilson (hip) is listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Eagles in Brazil, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Wilson opened and closed Week 1 prep with limited listings across the board due to a hip issue. Meanwhile, rookie third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd finally logged an official limited practice Thursday as a result of the calf injury that has plagued him since Aug. 10, also leaving him questionable for Friday. Josh Jacobs represents Green Bay's clear-cut No. 1 running back, but who among Wilson or Lloyd will handle direct backup duties to kick off the campaign remains to be seen.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice again Wilson (hip) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Impact Both of the backup running backs on Green Bay's 53-man roster are tending to injuries as Friday's season opener versus the Eagles in Brazil approaches, as both Wilson and MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) were gauged as limited participants Wednesday. Wilson is likely the healthier of the two of the moment, as he was also limited in Tuesday's session, while Lloyd was held out entirely. Even if Wilson is cleared in advance of Friday's game and has the No. 2 role all to himself, he may not be in store for a major role behind lead back Josh Jacobs.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Managing hip injury Wilson (hip) was limited in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Wilson was limited Tuesday due to a hip issue, leaving him two more opportunities to increase his practice level before the Packers tag him with an injury designation for Friday's regular-season opener against the Eagles in Brazil. Fellow depth running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant Tuesday, but entrenched starter Josh Jacobs appears fully healthy and ready for Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Could begin as backup Wilson could open the season as Green Bay's backup running back.

Impact The Packers list Wilson as the third running back on the depth chart posted on the team's official website, behind starter Josh Jacobs and rookie MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring). However, Lloyd has seen little action during training camp due to injuries, so Wilson -- the only other running back on the roster with AJ Dillon (neck) landing on injured reserve -- could work as the No. 2 option to begin the season. Jacobs will be busy as long as he stays healthy and Lloyd figures to be a factor at some point, but Wilson is at least in the mix heading into Week 1.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starts preseason finale Wilson took 11 carries for 52 yards and caught both of his targets for 26 yards in Saturday's preseason finale.

Impact Wilson started the Packers' final exhibition with Josh Jacobs (coach's decision) and AJ Dillon (neck) sitting out the win over Baltimore. With the start of the season right around the corner, Wilson appears to not only have inside track to a spot on the final roster, but he could find himself in the No. 2 role should Dillon's neck injury cost him any time once the games begin to count. Managers in deep leagues should take note of Wilson and the backup situation in Green Bay.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Studs and Duds from Packers' Preseason Finale against Baltimore Emanuel Wilson and Arron Mosby had huge days, while one of the quarterbacks did not.

AUGUST 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM