Week 1 injury designations shape depth charts for Lions and Packers heading to Lambeau. Detroit has three players ruled out and seven on the questionable list, with Jamarco Jones, Trevor Nowaske and Sione Vaki officially out and Jones moving to IR. Giovanni Manu is one injury away from possible offensive action, and Detroit added Jacob Saylors to the active roster with Anthony Pittman elevated. Green Bay carries seven questionable names, including Micah Parsons, Zayne Anderson, Nate Hobbs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Savion Williams and Barryn Sorrell, with Reed managing a Jones fracture and Parsons’ snap count expected to be limited.

Fantasy angles tilt toward Parsons’ limited workload and Reed’s status, while Manu could see a small Week 1 chance if Jones remains out. The Lions’ special teams take a hit with Nowaske and Vaki out, and Detroit will lean on the depth pieces stepping in for Week 1. Stay plugged into late-week updates for any shifts in designation that could unlock or cap fantasy upside.

Green Bay’s prep for Week 1 against Detroit centers on health and rhythm for Jordan Love. Love took all on-field reps, including direct snaps, as he navigates a left-thumb procedure while LaFleur emphasizes getting him ample snaps this week.

Returnees Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks looked sharp after preseason absences, and Nate Hobbs’ knee situation remains a likely Week 1 question. Aaron Banks and Elgton Jenkins ran with the starting unit despite back issues, while rookies Barryn Sorrell and Savion Williams were limited. Omar Brown was on IR despite practicing earlier.

Clayton Tune’s arrival looms as the plan unfolds behind Love, with Malik Willis present in practice until Tune’s debut. The Packers aim to balance health, depth, and a scrimmage-type session before the Lions showdown, hoping to maximize Love’s snap count this week.

Texas connects to the NFL with 13 Horns rookies tipped for Week 1 rosters: Matthew Golden, Kelvin Banks Jr., Jahdae Barron, Alfred Collins, Andrew Mukuba, Vernon Broughton, Gunnar Helm, Barryn Sorrell, Jaydon Blue, Hayden Conner, Quinn Ewers, Jake Majors, Isaiah Bond. Most were selected in rounds 1–5 and carry a better-than-70% roster odds, though not all will start. Ewers projects as No.3 on Miami’s QB depth chart behind Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson, picking up guidance as he grows. The next few weeks should reveal opportunities for these Longhorns in the NFL.

Green Bay’s postgame update flags three fresh injuries from the Colts game: safety Omar Brown dealing with a chest contusion and staying overnight in Indianapolis for evaluation, rookie Barryn Sorrell nursing a knee injury, and running back MarShawn Lloyd whose status is listed as unknown after a hard take-down late in the first half. Brown’s chest issue required cart/oxygen support during Family Night visuals, underscoring how precautionary measures are shaping the Packers’ depth right now.

Sorrell, Green Bay’s fourth-round pick, left the field with knee concern after a punt play and did not return, leaving a potential edge depth question for the defense. Lloyd, who had just returned from a groin issue in padded practice, exited after a 33-yard grab and a shoulder hit, with coach Matt LaFleur hedging on his timetable.

Fantasy managers should watch how Green Bay assigns roles behind the top backs and safeties in the coming days. Brown’s chest contusion could push the safety rotation toward veterans or third-string help, Sorrell’s knee adds to the comings-and-goings in the pass rush rotation, and Lloyd’s prognosis could shift early-down back decisions and goal-line touches if he misses time.

Barryn Sorrell burst onto the Packers’ preseason stage in one game, flashing as a credible edge option early in his NFL career. In Green Bay’s 30-10 loss to New York, the fourth-round rookie logged a team-high two quarterback hits and two pressures, showing a knack for using leverage and precise hand placement to flat-out win on two different reps against Max Mitchell. Coaches noted he improved as the drive wore on, making in-game corrections that aren’t common for a rookie. Hafley emphasized the value of that adjustment, a sign of growth that could translate to more opportunities if kept up.

The Jets game also underscored the Packers’ plan to lean on young pass rush talent alongside Nazir Stackhouse, who impressed in camp. Sorrell’s ability to carry his preseason strain into real-game pressure would matter more as the season approaches, with Green Bay needing a rotational presence to complement veterans. If he maintains the pace, Sorrell could push for more field time in regular-season packages, while Stackhouse contends for a steadier role and Brenton Cox Jr. provides additional depth. For now, the rookie’s debut stands as a promising foundation for a Packers defense eager to boost its edge output.