Edgerrin Cooper’s rise, Brenton Cox Jr., Carrington Valentine, and Malik Willis all surge in the Packers’ Week 1 value rankings, while Dontayvion Wicks tumbles. Luke Musgrave and Bo Melton also slide, with Jordan Love and Devonte Wyatt maintaining steadiness. 23 players gain value, 12 drop, and 16 rookies debut on the 53-man roster. Fantasy implications: early risers spark IDP and derivate value, while drops flag risk areas and deeper sleepers gain volatility in the short term.

Cooper’s leap signals breakout potential for IDP lines; Valentine’s ascent adds cornerback depth; Cox’s climb hints at more edge pressure. Wicks’ drop, plus Musgrave’s slide, temper Packers pass-game optimism early, though Love’s stability and Wyatt’s interior presence keep Green Bay firmly in fantasy discussion into Week 1.

Green Bay closed its preseason with a 2-1 mark, but the real stories came from the Packers’ talent infusion and defensive clamp. Matthew Golden capped a standout day with a 39-yard contested catch on Malik Willis, signaling major late-season upside for the rookie. Brenton Cox ramped up as a disruptive presence, while Ty’Ron Hopper and Isaiah Simmons swarmed and forced miscues, underscoring a ball-hawking style this defense will lean into in 2025.

Green Bay’s backfield duo of Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson flashed complementary styles, adding depth and pass protection in the run game. Cornerback competition between Kalen King and Kamal Hadden remains tight, and special teams ace Arron Mosby contributed as a difference maker. Jordan Love’s best-case Week 1 outlook grew brighter, with roster-ready vibes and optimism about returns from several nagging injuries.

Malik Willis sparked Green Bay's finale, piloting a 14-play, 96-yard march that leaned on 50 yards through the air and 19 on the ground, then capped it with Romeo Doubs on a 1-yard slant for a TD after a shaky start. The drive underscored the QB battle flair and the potential chemistry with Doubs and rookie Matthew Golden, who later flashed with a 39-yard connection on the same march.

On defense, Brenton Cox Jr. pinned Seattle’s early push with a speed rush that forced a Milroe strip-sack (recovered by Kingsley Enagbare), Ty'Ron Hopper kept up his Year 2 momentum with three tackles and two fourth-down stops including a QB-sneak fumble and a sack, and Deslin Alexandre flashed two high-impact plays—a pass bat-down on fourth and goal and a late sack—while Kamal Hadden locked down coverage with two PBUs. Special teams steadied the unit: Brandon McManus drilled both tries (48, 52 yards) and Daniel Whelan flipped to the Packers’ advantage with booming punts. Isaiah Simmons led the defense with seven tackles, and the performance solidified roster-battle narratives as Green Bay finished 2-1 in the preseason.

Green Bay topped Seattle 20-7 in the preseason finale, riding Malik Willis on a 96-yard scoring march after an early turnover, while the defense forced four fumbles and stifled the Seahawks on three fourth-down tries. Matthew Golden sparked the drive with a 39-yard catch, and Romeo Doubs capped the sequence with a TD. Brenton Cox Jr. and Arron Mosby supplied timely pressure, underscoring Packers depth on both sides of the ball.

Seattle’s Jalen Milroe had a rough moment with a shotgun snap late in the first half, and Green Bay used the lopsided score to vet bubble players and special-teams units ahead of roster cuts and the Week 1 opener vs Detroit. Fantasy managers should note Willis’ upside in spot roles, Golden’s breakout potential, and Doubs’ steady involvement in a still-developing offense.

The Green Bay Packers are set to welcome back wide receiver Christian Watson for their crucial regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears, while they will be without fellow receiver Romeo Doubs due to illness. Watson's return is a significant boost for the Packers, who look to secure a key victory.

In addition to Doubs, the Packers will also be missing linebacker Quay Walker, safeties Evan Williams and Zayne Anderson, defensive lineman Brenton Cox Jr., and offensive tackle Andre Dillard. Most of these players had already been ruled out prior to game day, but Cox was a late addition to the inactive list due to his questionable status.

On the Bears' side, running back Travis Homer, defensive back Ameer Speed, offensive lineman Teven Jenkins, defensive back Elijah Hicks, linebacker Noah Sewell, and defensive lineman Zacch Pickens are all inactive. Jenkins, Hicks, and Homer were previously confirmed as out for the game, adding to the Bears' challenges as they face their long-time rivals.