Wicks assumes a larger role in Reed’s absence, grabbing slot duties and additional targets. He offers intriguing upside as a weekly flex with strong tournament viability when aligned with favorable matchups or game scripts. His ceiling grows as Reed’s timeline unfolds.

<p>Wicks steps into a depth role with Reed sidelined. His athletic profile and prospect status suggest growing opportunities, but he remains contingent on usage and how the Packers spread targets as the season unfolds.</p>

Wicks steps into a larger role as a boundary option and playmaker in the absence of Reed. His opportunity rate increases with Watson’s status, offering the potential for big plays and more targets in mismatch-heavy offenses.

Wicks, 1% rostered, provides late-round potential as a Packers route-runner with growing trust as Reed (collarbone) misses time; neck-and-neck on snaps with Matthew Golden and a path to low-end PPR flexing.

Wicks steps into a slot role with Jayden Reed out, catching 4 of 6 targets for 47 yards in Week 2. Upside hinges on continued target share; he’s a slot-receiver upside play in deeper leagues with a decent path to a flexible Week 3 role.