GREEN BAY PACKERS NEWS

Packers head into their bye week seeking to replicate their late-season surge from last year

The Green Bay Packers head into their off week having complicated their path to an NFC North title after losing at home to the Minnesota Vikings and division-leading Detroit Lions

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keisean Nixon - Tallies six stops in loss Nixon recorded six total tackles (four solo) and one quarterback hit in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact The South Carolina product tied Edgerrin Cooper and Xavier McKinney for the Packers' second-leading tackler in Sunday's loss, trailing Quay Walker's 12-stop performance. Nixon has now started all nine of Green Bay's games this season, recording 42 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and three defended passes. He's expected to continue making plays for the Packers' defense following the team's Week 10 bye.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Quay Walker - Double-digit stops in Week 9 Walker recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick from Georgia played well in his first game back from a concussion, leading the Packers' defense total tackles. Despite missing Week 8's win over the Jaguars, Walker still ranks first on Green Bay's defense in total tackles with 64 across eight appearances this season. He's expected to remain a viable IDP option after the Packers' Week 10 bye.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Emanuel Wilson - 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

Chris Brooks - Continues making impact Brooks had two carries for 13 yards and three receptions for 28 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact Brooks made some noise for the third time in four games, and although he finished relatively even with fellow backup Emanuel Wilson in both the snaps and touches categories, he was the first running back to enter the game behind starter Josh Jacobs, and he could have matched Wilson in the touchdown column had he and quarterback Jordan Love connected on a short pass in the first quarter. Brooks is gaining momentum, but the Packers are on bye in Week 10 and could get back rookie MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) before they take the field again, so Brooks may not be a priority addition quite yet.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dontayvion Wicks - Finishes without reception Wicks was targeted three times and did not catch a pass in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact Wicks would have had a better day had he hauled in a pass from quarterback Jordan Love in the end zone during the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest, but when it was all said and done he was shut out in the receptions department for the third time in nine games. Wicks has found paydirt four times this season, but he has totaled just 16 catches and all of Green Bay's receivers are healthy, so it could be worth making a roster move with the Packers on bye in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon McManus - Misfires for first time McManus made two of three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact Sunday's rainy conditions at Lambeau Field certainly were not ideal for kicking, but nonetheless, McManus misfired from 46 yards out in the second quarter -- his first miss in three games with the Packers. Green Bay will be on bye in Week 10, so those who have added him to their fantasy rosters will need to look for another option. There is reason to replace him altogether, but it should be noted that since McManus made his season debut in Week 7, only five more kickers -- pending the results of the Monday night game -- have attempted more field goals.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tucker Kraft - Four catches against Lions Kraft recorded four receptions on six targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. He added one catch for two yards.

Impact Kraft tied for second on the team with six targets, his highest mark since Week 4. Rainy weather affected Jordan Love's accuracy and willingness to push the ball down the field, so Kraft's yardage total was modest despite his increased role as his longest catch went for just 13 yards. Even so, Kraft's involvement was a positive on a down day for Green Bay's offense overall.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lions are NFC's best team, and what else we learned in Week 9

FOX Sports' NFL experts identify what we learned about each team from Sunday's games and what it all means going forward.

NOVEMBER 4

Christian Watson - Leads Packers in targets Watson recorded three receptions on seven targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. He also caught a two-point conversion.

Impact Watson has seen his involvement in the offense tick up in the last two weeks, earning 13 total targets -- the same number he had across the first six contests of the campaign. He didn't manage to turn that into much production Sunday, and he has just 76 yards combined across the last two weeks. Nevertheless, it's been positive to see Watson get more involved in a crowded Green Bay receiving corps and should see improved production if his opportunity remains stable.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady: Lions 'absolutely' best in NFC, 'would have loved' to play for Dan Campbell

Are the Lions the best team in the NFC, and would Tom Brady have liked playing for a coach like Dan Campbell? The GOAT didn't hold back afte...

NOVEMBER 4

Jayden Reed - Tops 100 yards Reed recorded five receptions on six targets for 113 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact The entire Green Bay offense was bogged down by rainy conditions and otherwise sloppy play in the loss, though Reed was a bright spot. He accounted for three of the team's four longest plays from scrimmage with receptions that went for 41, 32 and 28 yards. The end result was his third game this season in which he topped 100 receiving yards, and he continues to perform very efficiently on relatively limited targets.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jacobs - Disappears in second half Jacobs rushed the ball 13 times for 95 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Packers. He added two receptions on three targets for 13 yards.

Impact Jacobs was the driving force behind the Packers' offense in the first two quarters, as he picked up 89 yards on 10 carries at halftime. He had long gains of 37 and 13 yards, the latter of which came on the team's opening scoring drive. However, he tallied only three carries in the second half as Green Bay attempted to come back from a 17-3 deficit, leading to more involvement for Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson. Jacobs remains the clear lead back in the offense, though Sunday's usage was concerning for him if the Packers fall behind in contests moving forward.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Love - Struggles in rainy conditions Love completed 23 of 39 passes for 273 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact Love played through a groin injury that limited his practice participation throughout the week. At first glance, his stat line appears decent, as he averaged 7.0 yards per attempt and topped 250 passing yards fourth time in seven games. However, he threw a pick-six just before halftime on an ill-advised play and later missed Dontayvion Wicks wide open in the end zone as the Packers tried to make a comeback early in the fourth quarter. Love has now failed to throw a touchdown in consecutive starts as the Packers head into their bye week.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Romeo Doubs - Accrues four receptions Sunday Doubs recorded four catches (on five targets) for 28 yards during Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.

Impact QB Jordan Love spread his 39 pass attempts around to nine different Packers, with Christian Watson leading the way with seven targets and Jayden Reed (5-113-0) the only one to have more than four catches and 40 yards. Moreover, Love didn't toss a touchdown for a second game in a row, leaving Doubs stuck on two end-zone visits through eight contests. Green Bay has a Week 10 bye on tap, so Doubs won't see action again until Sunday, Nov. 17 at Chicago.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lions vs. Packers highlights, analysis: Detroit grabs hold of NFC North with 24-14 win

Check out all the highlights from the Lions' win over the Packers at Lambeau Field, as Detroit takes hold of the NFC North.

NOVEMBER 4

Kerby Joseph's pick-6 helps Lions beat Packers 24-14 and take command of NFC North

Kerby Joseph scored on a 27-yard interception return and the Detroit Lions converted two fourth downs into touchdowns as they continued one of the best starts in franchise history...

NOVEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colby Wooden - Questionable to return Sunday Wooden (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Lions, Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Impact Wooden appears to have picked up a shoulder injury in the second half of Sunday's game and his status for the remainder of the contest is now up in the air. In the meantime, Karl Brooks and Tedarrell Slaton are candidates to see an increase in workload at defensive tackle.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lions safety Brian Branch ejected after helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers' Bo Melton

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected Sunday at Green Bay after delivering a helmet-to-helmet hit to Packers receiver Bo Melton

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Myers - Out Sunday Myers (wrist) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Lions, Mike Spofford of the team's official website reports.

Impact Myers fought through a wrist injury in last week's win over the Jaguars, but he will be unable to do so versus the Lions. In his absence, Elgton Jenkins could potentially shift to center or Jacob Monk would also be a candidate to fill in at center.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Ballentine - Gets green light Ballentine (ankle) is good to go for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Ballentine missed his first game of the year last week against the Jaguars. He could be in for a bigger role than usual with Jaire Alexander (knee) sidelined.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE