2 years agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers will face the Chicago Bears on Sunday night. After an abysmal fantasy performance in Week 1 against Minnesota, last season's MVP will look to bounce back in a favorable matchup. While Chicago held
Trey Lance and the 49ers to 164 passing yards last week, the game was played in, essentially, a swamp due to weather conditions. Rodgers struggled with his new receiving corps but was missing top wideout
Allen Lazard (ankle). Lazard has put in limited work at practice this week and could be back for the Packers' home opener Sunday. If Lazard is active, Rodgers should bounce back and finish as a back-end QB1 for fantasy managers. However, if Lazard is missing again, Rodgers would be a risky option with a low ceiling in Week 2.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 years agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers went 23-for-34 for 195 yards and threw an interception Sunday, adding one rush for a one-yard loss in a losing effort against the Minnesota Vikings. The reigning MVP struggled to drive the offense downfield without his new top target
Allen Lazard (ankle). Many expected the passing attack to take a step back without star wideout
Davante Adams, but the offense underperformed in what was considered a plus matchup. It will take time for Rodgers to gain chemistry with all the new wideouts in Green Bay, and until Lazard is back, the veteran's ceiling for fantasy seems to be capped. He will look to bounce back next week against Chicago.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 years agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers opens the regular season on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. The reigning MVP no longer has star wide receiver
Davante Adams and will likely be without
Allen Lazard (ankle) as he is officially doubtful for Sunday's matchup. It leaves Rodgers with
Sammy Watkins,
Randall Cobb, and
Romeo Doubs at the top of the depth chart. Already losing some fantasy value with Adams no longer a part of the offense, Rodgers could struggle to open the season. He has a favorable matchup against the Vikings, who allowed the sixth-most points per game to the quarterback position. However, he may need to rely more on his run game with no alpha receiver to target. Rodgers is a back-end QB1 for fantasy managers in Week 1.
--Ryan Larrison - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 years agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers and running back
Aaron Jones will be held out of Thursday's preseason finale against the Chiefs as the team looks to keep them healthy ahead of the regular season. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur revealed Tuesday that all starters who had not previously played in preseason contests would be sticking to that plan.
Jordan Love will likely continue to get an extended look as the Packers' signal caller, having delivered some up-and-down performances across the first two weeks. With
AJ Dillon also not having suited up, the rushing game has been led by
Tyler Goodson and
Patrick Taylor. The next time that Rodgers, Jones and Co. are slated to see game action is Week 1 of the regular season vs. Minnesota on Sept. 11.
--Jesse BorekSource: Matt Schneidman
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