Jordan Love looks like a legit fantasy QB as Green Bay’s offense clicks behind a growing corps of pass catchers, with Tucker Craft snagging seven targets and Romeo Dobbs emerging as a solid option. The defense is clamping down, making the Packers a tricky weekly start even as Aaron Jones remains a workhorse in a diversified attack.

Eckler’s injury upends the Chargers’ backfield in a messy split with Chris Rodriguez and Brian Robinson siphoning more passing-down work for Washington. Debo Samuel and Terry McLaurin provide reliable targets, while James Cook and Sam LaPorta show up as solid Week 2 pieces; Dak Prescott and Kyler Murray offer ceiling weeks in favorable matchups. Jake Ferguson and other tight ends present streaming upside.

Key takeaways: versatile QB play, evolving backfields, and smart streamer pivots at tight end can shape lineups week-to-week. Contingent depth and proactive waivers will separate winners in early fantasy seasons.

Jaden Reed's collarbone injury sidelines Green Bay's dynamic playmaker for 6-12 weeks, but the offense pivots quickly. Matthew Golden steps into the slot, while Savon Williams handles gadget touches, giving Green Bay a flexible, less predictable look for the stretch run. Jordan Love must connect with new targets as the offense keeps scoring and learning behind the scenes.

Over the next two weeks the Packers experiment with slot schemes, motion, and inside runs to maximize Golden's speed and Williams' versatility, building a fresher balance for playoff time. Reed's return is anticipated, but the interim of Golden-Williams offers real fantasy intrigue and upside.

Meanwhile, Micah Parsons' Week 1 Dallas debut looms large in Red Zone discourse, with the Packers facing a slate that includes Detroit, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. The storyline underscores how a breakout defensive talent can influence game plans and fantasy projections across the league.

Green Bay wrecked Washington with a swarming defense and a surgical Jordan Love, who shredded coverages before the snap and delivered decisive plays even after Jaden Reed went down. Keisean Nixon anchored a secondary that piled up five pass breakups, while Micah Parsons bullied the Packers’ edge but couldn’t derail the plan. The offense operated with clockwork efficiency, boosting Love’s MVP–like trajectory and cementing Green Bay as a top NFC threat early in the season.