The Packers’ 2025 preseason spotlight shone on Kingsley Enagbare, Ty'Ron Hopper, Jordan Morgan, Kristian Welch, Matthew Golden, and the kicking/punting duo of Brandon McManus and Daniel Whelan, plus notable depth drag from Karl Brooks. Enagbare anchored the edge with four pressures and a sack across 54 snaps, Hopper piled up 13 tackles with two fourth-down stops, Morgan impressed in pass protection, Welch locked in as a versatile veteran; Golden flashed big-play potential with a 39-yard contested grab and a third-down conversion. With Love sidelined by a left-thumb surgery, green Bay still gave starters looks in the opener and finale, showcasing a deeper, competitive roster for 2025.

Golden’s limited route work pointed to rapid development and upside as a rookie, while Enagbare’s disruptive presence and Hopper’s growth hint at a sturdier defensive backbone. Morgan’s smooth pass-protection and Welch’s special-teams versatility reinforce a robust depth framework, and McManus/Whelan continued to stabilize kicking and punting duties. The result is a Packers team entering 2025 with clearer depth signals and multiple players positioned for meaningful snaps.

All told, the exhibition slate offered a clear blueprint: a deeper, more competitive squad with several rookies ready to contribute and veterans ready to anchor the units. Fantasy managers should track these names as the regular season nears, especially young playmakers who could seize expanded roles with strong showings in practice and early games.

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.

Jets 30, Packers 10 in preseason Week 1 capped by a sharp defensive showing from New York as Sauce Gardner locked down Jordan Love on the very first snap and Green Bay never truly recovered. Love faced relentless edge pressure and couldn’t sustain a sustained drive, while the Jets’ defense forced two turnovers and flipped field position with timely plays, especially on third down where Green Bay struggled to a 1-for-10 clip. Ty’Ron Hopper stood out for the Packers, but the overall offense stalled amid a string of miscues. The buzz around the Jets centers on a potential new era under a defense-led approach, while PFF grinders are lining up postgame grades to crown a standout performance and guide early fantasy insights. The data snapshot shows Jets’ offense tallying more efficient drives and better red-zone results, even as the unit remains a work in progress. Players of the game and snap counts hint at who might matter in fantasy leagues as teams prepare for the regular season.

Puka Nacua, a standout wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, has been ranked No. 41 in this year's NFL Top 100. As a promising rookie, Nacua is set to make an impact in the NFC West, particularly against their division rivals, the Arizona Cardinals, twice in the 2025 season. His speed and agility have made him a key player to watch, especially as he continues to build chemistry with quarterback Matthew Stafford.

With Nacua's impressive performance last season, he has cemented his role in the Rams' offense, making him a valuable asset for fantasy football managers. As the 2025 season approaches, keeping an eye on his progress will be essential for those seeking to bolster their fantasy lineups.