Green Bay activates Lecitus Smith from the practice squad for Sunday Night against Dallas as Week 4 injuries thin the offensive line. With Zach Tom, Anthony Belton, and likely Aaron Banks out or doubtful, the Packers may run with seven healthy blockers and lean on Smith as an eighth lineman. The projected starting five is Rasheed Walker, Jordan Morgan, Elgton Jenkins, Sean Rhyan, Darian Kinnard, while Donovan Jennings, Brant Banks, and Smith provide depth. This upgrade also strains the field-goal protection unit, possibly shaping both fantasy output and in-game strategy.

Green Bay elevates Lecitus Smith from the practice squad to the gameday roster as injuries thin the offensive line for the Cowboys game. Zach Tom and Anthony Belton are out, with Aaron Banks likely sidelined, leaving Smith joined by Brant Banks and Donovan Jennings as backups. Smith, the only one with real NFL start experience among the depth options, would be the most likely center if Elgton Jenkins is unavailable. The Packers still project Rasheed Walker at left tackle, Jordan Morgan at left guard, Jenkins at center, Sean Rhyan at right guard, and Darian Kinnard at right tackle, with a possible swap of Morgan and Kinnard to bolster depth.

In short, injured tackle and guard spots thrust Smith into the spotlight as a potential center, while Banks and Jennings provide emergency options. The lineup, barring further changes, centers around Jenkins as the anchor with a shallow pool behind him.

Week 4 injury stress hits the Green Bay offensive line as Anthony Belton joins Zach Tom on the sideline, leaving the Packers with a patched depth chart for a Dallas clash. Belton’s ankle injury removes a trusted RT option after three games, while Tom’s oblique issue and Aaron Banks’ groin doubt compound the problem. If Belton, Tom, and Banks are unavailable, Green Bay will pivot to Rasheed Walker at left tackle, Jordan Morgan at left guard, Elgton Jenkins at center, Sean Rhyan at right guard, and Darian Kinnard at right tackle, with Morgan having flashed at RT earlier. LaFleur reiterated, “Next man up,” signaling a shuffle-heavy plan against a Cowboys front that can pressure. The Packers expanded their practice squad with Brant Banks and Lecitus Smith to bolster depth, while John Williams and Jacob Monk open the season on PUP and Travis Glover is IR.

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.