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.

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.

Jayden Reed’s Week 1 availability is murky after Green Bay placed him in a walking boot with a sprained left foot, leaving his status for the Week 1 date with Detroit in question. Adam Schefter’s report flags Reed as day-to-day, creating immediate fantasy ripples for the Packers’ depth chart. With Christian Watson sidelined by ACL recovery and Dontayvion Wicks nursing a calf issue, Green Bay’s receiving corps could lean on Romeo Doubs and a rookie burst from Matthew Golden to anchor the attack. Reed, who has led the team in targets and air yards the past two seasons, remains the top slot option when healthy, so his absence would push the slot role across Doubs and the newcomers, particularly in Week 1 against a Lions defense that can pressure underneath routes.

Preseason actions amplified the situation: Reed didn’t practice Thursday and watched Saturday’s loss to the Jets from the sideline, while Doubs and Golden started opposite him. Savion Williams also has a path to carving out a role if Reed sits, given the injuries to the depth chart. Four weeks remain before the opener, so the Packers must balance Reed’s foot healing with the urgency to stretch the field and leverage the slot. For fantasy managers, Reed’s status looms large because even a partial Week 1 absence could tilt early targets toward Doubs and the first-round rookie Golden, with Williams as a compelling speculative play if the situation clears up.

The Atlanta Falcons have officially made roster adjustments by releasing safety Benny Sapp III and signing defensive back Josh Thompson. This move comes as the team prepares for organized team activities (OTAs), highlighting their ongoing strategy to build a competitive roster for the upcoming season. Fans can track the Falcons' 2025 roster updates, which now features notable players across various positions, including quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and standout running back Bijan Robinson.

As the Falcons navigate through roster changes, they are also focusing on developing their young talent, particularly in the quarterback and running back positions. With an eye on maximizing performance, the addition of Josh Thompson adds depth to their defensive backfield. The team continues to evaluate player performances during OTAs, which are crucial for finalizing their roster heading into the season.