MARQUEZ VALDES-SCANTLING NEWS

Marquez Valdes-Scantling leads big-play day for Packers' offense Green Bay hits nine plays of 17 or more yards against Vikings

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • PACKERS.COM

Rips off 75-yard TD Valdes-Scantling had four receptions on 10 targets for 123 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Valdes-Scantling moved into the starting lineup with Allen Lazard (shoulder) missing the contest. The 27-year-old took full advantage of the opportunity, breaking off a 75-yard touchdown while nearly matching his total season output in just one game. Lazard's status for Week 12 is still up in the air, so Valdes-Scantling could get another start alongside Davante Adams against the Rams. That scenario could result in another high-usage game for MVS if the latter has to deal with Jalen Ramsey.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings outlast Rodgers, Packers 34-31 on game-ending FG

Minnesota beat Green Bay by making sure Aaron Rodgers didn't get to touch the ball last

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to face Vikings Valdes-Scantling (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Valdes-Scantling was limited in practice Friday for the second day in a row due to the hip issue, but the Packers weren't concerned enough about the injury to deem him questionable heading into the weekend. Meanwhile, Allen Lazard (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for the Week 11 contest, so Valdes-Scantling should have a clear path to a regular spot in three-receiver sets alongside No. 1 option Davante Adams and slot man Randall Cobb. Valdes-Scantling, Lazard and Cobb had split work as the Nos. 2 and 3 receivers in last week's win over the Seahawks, with the snap shares of all three players hovering between 59 and 67 percent.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip issue Valdes-Scantling was limited at Thursday's practice due to a hip injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Valdes-Scantling already has had a stint on injured reserve this season, sitting out Weeks 4-8 due to a hamstring issue. In two games since his return to action, he's gathered in three of four passes for 60 yards and no scores. Valdes-Scantling wasn't listed on Wednesday's practice report, so his appearance Thursday is somewhat concerning. In the end, though, the Packers may clear up his status following Friday's session.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one catch Valdes-Scantling caught one pass for 42 yards on two targets against Seattle on Sunday.

Impact That Valdes-Scantling saw just two targets indicates the Seahawks were taking the deep threat seriously. It's the one card that MVS can always count on, but when defenses take it away he sometimes goes cold for stretches. Valdes-Scantling might not be consistent in this role, but he won't stay cold forever. The Vikings will have to take him seriously in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Packers blank Seahawks, retake 1st place in NFC

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are back on top of the NFC

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' Campbell chief among '21 breakout defensive stars

Among the many breakout defensive stars in 2021 is sixth-year linebacker De'Vondre Campbell

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two receptions in return Valdes-Scantling was targeted twice and caught two passes for 19 yards in Sunday's 13-7 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact After missing five games with a hamstring injury, Valdes-Scantling returned to action Week 9. He was on the field for over half of the 63 plays run by the Packers offense, but his opportunities to contribute were minimal. Valdes-Scantling averaged 5.3 targets in the three games he played prior to his absence, and he -- like all Packers pass catchers -- should benefit when starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (illness) is back in the fold. However, fantasy players will want to see more from Valdes-Scantling before adding him to lineups, as he has finished with 19 or fewer yards three times in his four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off IR Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and is eligible to play Sunday against the Chiefs.

Impact The Packers' receiving core is now back to full strength with Davante Adams and Allen Lazard both returning from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but they'll obviously be without star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. The speedy wide receiver brings a much-needed deep threat to the Packers offense, but it's unclear how different this version of the offense will be with Jordan Love slated to make his first career start.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers activate WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling from injured reserve The Packers activated MVS from IR on Saturday, giving him the green light to play Sunday against the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Packers' Jordan Love prepared to step in for absent Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love went from preparing to back up Aaron Rodgers to knowing he'll start this week against the Kansas City Chiefs

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Valdes-Scantling was a game-time decision for Thursday's contest against Arizona but ultimately was unable to suit up. However, he returned to the practice field Monday for the first time since early October. Although Davante Adams (illness) was unable to practice Monday, Allen Lazard (undisclosed) was on the field, signaling that the Packers' receivers are nearing a return to full strength.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated Thursday The Packers didn't activate Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game at Arizona, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Green Bay thus will be without three of its top wide receivers, including Davante Adams (illness) and Allen Lazard (undisclosed), both of whom are on the reserve/COVID-19 list. With the trio sidelined Week 8, Randall Cobb, Equanimeous St. Brown, Malik Taylor, Amari Rodgers and Juwann Winfree will serve at the team's WR options.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers not expecting to activate WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling for Thursday night The Packers are not expecting to activate WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling from injured reserve for Thursday night against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Unlikely to be activated Thursday Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) is trending toward an absence for Thursday's game at Arizona, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact If the preceding comes to pass, the Packers will be without their top three wide receivers, as both Davante Adams and Allen Lazard are on the reserve/COVID-19 list and slated to be unavailable as well. Valdes-Scantling is in the later stages of his recovery from a hamstring injury and has missed the requisite three games while on IR, but it appears Green Bay will wait another week before bringing him back to the active roster. With the aforementioned trio out, the Packers' wide receiving corps will be comprised of Randall Cobb, Equanimeous St. Brown, Malik Taylor and Amari Rodgers on Thursday.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

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OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed for game-day decision Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) is traveling to Arizona for Thursday's game against the Cardinals and hopes to play, potentially setting up a game-day decision, Doug Kyed of Pro Footb...

Impact The Packers have until 4 p.m. ET on Thursday to activate Valdes-Scantling from injured reserve for the game. They might've been inclined to wait another week, until Davante Adams and Allen Lazard both landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. With the team's wideout group severely depleted, Valdes-Scantling is hoping to play in Thursday's game without first completing a practice, after missing the past three weeks due to a hamstring injury. It's a situation where a pitch count would make sense, though he could still see plenty of targets on limited snaps if his hamstring feels okay and the Packers don't have Adams in the lineup.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packers' resourcefulness will face huge test at Arizona

The Green Bay Packers have demonstrated all season they can win games when they’re not even close to full strength

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could return Thursday Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) has a chance to return for Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Impact Valdes-Scantling has missed the last four weeks with a hamstring issue, but he participated in running drills Monday. Coach Matt LaFleur said the 27-year-old will be evaluated Tuesday to see how he feels, but he seems to have a good chance to return to game action this week if he isn't feeling sore.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers taking early command of NFC North race again

Green Bay has a two-game lead over the Bears and Minnesota Vikings in the division standings after winning 24-14 at Chicago on Sunday

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bears eye share of 1st place when Rodgers, Packers visit

The Chicago Bears can tie Aaron Rodgers and the Packers for the NFC North lead if they beat Green Bay at Soldier Field on Sunday

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers keep finding solutions as they work through injuries

They’re missing their 2020 All-Pro left tackle, their best pass rusher and their top cornerback

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS