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.

Love's left-thumb recovery could limit Week 1 operation for the Packers, with LaFleur noting handoffs with the off hand have not occurred in practice and could alter the game plan against Detroit. Eight Packers were limited on Thursday, headlined by Reed, Wicks, Jenkins, and Anderson, while Reed and Hobbs returned to practice. Parson's status for Week 1 remains a question, and the ball-security emphasis suggests Green Bay may lean toward a safer, quicker-pass approach if Love can't grip the ball well. The clip of off-hand handoffs hints at a cautious offense with reduced play-action efficiency in a Week 1 environment where every possession matters for fantasy lineups.

Beyond the thumb issue, Reed, Wicks, and Williams loom as potential Week 1 targets, with Jenkins anchoring the line and Anderson providing defensive depth if cleared. Parson's uncertain Week 1 involvement adds a layer of risk for the Packers' back-end and run design. Fantasy managers should watch practice reports closely, monitor Reed's health impact, and recalibrate expectations for the Packers' offense until Love demonstrates full grip and trust in the handoff and play-action timing.

Green Bay shuffled its roster with four moves, waiving Keith Randolph Jr. with an injury designation, releasing Garnett Hollis Jr., and signing Jaylin Simpson and Devonte O'Malley to add depth for training camp. Simpson, wearing 38, and O'Malley, wearing 69, practiced for the first time Monday after workouts that led to the signings. The moves come as Green Bay looks to stabilize safety and defensive-line depth ahead of joint practices and the upcoming preseason game with Seattle.

Injured safeties Xavier McKinney, Zayne Anderson and Omar Brown leave the Packers needing veteran-friendly depth, while Kenny Clark and three edge players are sidelined on the defensive line. Brown logged 62 snaps in two preseason games; Randolph had 33. With roster cuts looming to reach 53 by next Tuesday, Simpson and O’Malley could still land a spot on the 16-player practice squad if they show well in the final week.

Simpson, a 6-0, 180-pound versatile defender who can play safety and slot, comes after a fifth-round selection by the Colts in 2024. O’Malley, an NIU product, posted 30 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks across five college seasons. The Packers’ short-term aim is to fill immediate gaps, while evaluating whether either can convert to a long-term role or secure a practice-squad spot for development.

The Green Bay preseason setback against the Jets came with notable injury news on the Packers' special teams. Zayne Anderson and Corey Ballentine left Saturday's game with injuries that could test Rich Bisaccia's depth early this season. Anderson, who logged heavy special-teams work last year, left with a knee issue, while Ballentine was shaken up late and appeared to be dealing with a head-related concern.

With Xavier McKinney sidelined for New York, Anderson was the starting safety in the Packers’ nickel package alongside Evan Williams, highlighting how thin the depth chart could become if these injuries linger. Ballentine’s return to the lineup after a recent Colts release adds to the evaluation of Packers corner and kick-coverage units. The injuries leather into thoughtful early-season planning for Bisaccia and the defense, especially in the weeks ahead of the regular-season opener.