MARQUEZ VALDES-SCANTLING NEWS

Shut out in Week 15 Valdes-Scantling was targeted once but did not record a touch in Saturday's victory over the Panthers.

Impact Both Valdes-Scantling and Allen Lazard started alongside Davante Adams on Saturday night, and while Lazard had his most yards in a game since Week 3, Valdes-Scantling was held without a catch for the third time in four games. Lazard also played more snaps than Valdes-Scantling for the first time since that same Week 3 contest. The Packers will face a below-average Titans pass defense in Week 16, but with three goose eggs in his last four games and his snap count in decline, Valdes-Scantling will have minimal appeal to those competing in or trying to reach the championship game in their leagues.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFC North champ Packers' next task: securing NFC's top seed

The Green Bay Packers have clinched the NFC North title and put themselves in position to earn the conference’s top playoff seed because of a championship-caliber offense

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After back-to-back weeks without a catch, Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling comes up big in Detroit Valdes-Scantling delivered Sunday, finishing with six receptions for 85 yards, including an acrobatic, back-shoulder TD catch on a pass from...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Aaron Rodgers took pride in watching Marquez Valdes-Scantling’s bounce-back performance Davante Adams continues to make more history

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Bounces back with strong Week 15 Valdes-Scantling secured all six of his targets for 85 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-24 win against the Lions.

Impact After being held scoreless for a second consecutive outing last Sunday afternoon against the Eagles, Valdes-Scantling provided his third-greatest receiving total of the 2020 campaign during a road trip to Detroit. Also of note, Valdes-Scantling doubled the target share of Allen Lazard during Week 14, a change of events after Lazard out-targeted the South Florida product 14-8 over the Packers' preceding three games. Given an array of huge fantasy weeks contrasted by three zero-catch performances this season, Valdes-Scantling represents a high-risk, high-reward proposition as the Packers prepare to host the Panthers in Week 15.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title

Aaron Rodgers ran for a tiebreaking score in the third quarter and threw three touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions 31-24 and clinched the NFC North ti...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez Valdes-Scantling shows unbelievable focus on TD grab vs. Lions Green Bay Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling hauls in a spectacular touchdown catch in the 2nd quarter vs. the Detroit Lions.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Improved pass rush offers Packers reason for optimism

Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith believes a simpler approach helped the Packers deliver their best pass-rushing performance of the season

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Held catchless in second straight Valdes-Scantling did not haul in either of his two targets in Sunday's victory over the Eagles and finished the contest with one carry for negative-4 yards.

Impact Valdes-Scantling would have had a better day had he hauled in a long pass downfield, but he was ultimately held without a reception for the second week in a row. Valdes-Scantling was on the field for 75 percent of the plays the Packers ran Sunday, but that number declined for the third week in a row as Allen Lazard gets more involved in the offense. Valdes-Scantling will have some big-play potential in Week 14 against a porous Lions secondary, but with his snap count and production both trending in the wrong direction, he's going to be tough to trust in playoff lineups.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Former 1st-round pick Austin savors fresh start with Packers

Tavon Austin says he still has the same skills he possessed back when his impressive 40-yard dash times helped make him the No. 8 overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers add Tavon Austin to receiving group

Tavon Austin is attempting to make a comeback with Green Bay as the Packers look to add depth to their receiving group

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not targeted in Week 12 win Valdes-Scantling did not record a target in Sunday's victory over the Bears.

Impact Valdes-Scantling was on the field for a shade under 80 percent of the plays the Packers ran in Week 12, but he was limited primarily to blocking and decoy duties and was held without a catch for the second time this season. His production has declined since Allen Lazard returned to action in Week 11, and with the Packers' offense just about at full speed, Valdes-Scantling figures to continue playing a complementary role.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears DT Hicks, QB Foles both inactive for Packers game

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Akiem Hicks has a hamstring injury that will sideline him for their game against the NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up Week 12 Valdes-Scantling (Achilles) is active for Sunday's game versus the Bears.

Impact Valdes-Scantling appeared on the injury report as a limited participant Thursday and didn't practice at all Friday, the result of an Achilles concern. Despite the lack of reps to end the week, he'll be available to the Packers offense, but his workload remains to be seen. Davante Adams and Allen Lazard should serve as the team's top two wide receivers, with Valdes-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown (knee), Darrius Shepherd and Malik Taylor on hand for any reps that linger.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears name Mitchell Trubisky starting QB vs. Packers

Mitchell Trubisky will be the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable after missed practice Valdes-Scantling (Achilles) was held out of Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact He was a midweek addition to the injury report, listed as limited in Thursday's practice. If Valdes-Scantling were to miss Sunday's game, Allen Lazard likely would take over as the No. 2 receiver, with Darrius Shepherd, Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) and Malik Taylor providing depth. The Packers don't play until Sunday night, so it could be a tricky situation for those planning to start MVS in fantasy lineups.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up Achilles injury Valdes-Scantling was limited in practice Thursday due to an Achilles injury, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Making a sudden appearance on the Packers' injury report midweek isn't a great sign for Valdes-Scantling's status, especially considering the nature of the injury. Still, he was one of three Packers receivers -- also, Allen Lazard (core) and Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) -- to be limited Thursday, while Davante Adams (ankle) didn't practice at all. Friday's injury could be telling for the breakdown of Green Bay's receiving corps for Sunday's contest versus the Bears.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Pat McAfee Show: Aaron Rodgers On Marquez Valdes-Scantling On today’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee is joined by Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Packers' Valdes-Scantling ready to bounce back after fumble

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling wants to make sure his costly fumble in an overtime loss to Indianapolis doesn’t ruin the breakthrough season he’s been put...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Derek Carr is the king of the audacious audibles in 2020

One byproduct of pandemic football is hearing quarterbacks' calls loud and clear, and the Raiders' Derek Carr is the king of the audacious audible

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez Valdes-Scantling on moving on after fumble: ‘I can take the good days with the bad days’ Sunday's costly fumble in overtime loss to Colts comes one week after his career-best game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Packers' recent performances reveal their inconsistency

The good news for the Green Bay Packers is that they still hold a two-game edge over Chicago Bears in the NFC North heading into their Sunday night showdown

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team support matters most to Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling “That’s what brotherhood is all about”

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • PACKERS.COM

Marquez Valdes-Scantling moves forward after miscue and death threats The Packers WR received support from his teammates and coaches after Sunday's tough loss to the Colts.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM