Green Bay waived Brant Banks from the 53-man roster after promoting him from the practice squad last week, creating two open spots ahead of the bye. The move, paired with the team’s IR/PUP flexibility, suggests the Packers are prioritizing future call-ups and depth for a looming Bengals matchup, while still banking on returns from injured linemen like Zach Tom, Aaron Banks, and Anthony Belton. Banks is now subject to waivers, and the fiction around Browns’ Tory depth adds context to the decision.

Week 4 waivers spotlight a growing Arizona backfield after James Conner’s ankle injury, led by Trey Benson as the top pickup with a clear path to increased touches. Expect Monangai to carve a stable role behind Swift in Chicago, while high-upside handcuffs like Allgeier and White offer upside if injuries strike. Deeper stashes include Brashard Smith and MarShawn Lloyd, with a broad set of veterans and rookies (Skattebo, Judkins, Tuten) already rostered well above 60% in many leagues. Bye weeks loom weeks 5-8, so roster planning shifts toward flexible, high-floor options paired with explosive upside.

Key names to monitor across Week 4 include Blake Corum expanding in Los Angeles behind Kyren Williams, and D.J. Giddens stepping into a Colts backfield piece behind Jonathan Taylor. Washington’s backfield committee with McNichols and Rodriguez Jr. adds a volatile flex component, while Dolphins rookie Ollie Gordon II flashed in Week 3 and could grow into a bigger role. Panthers’ Dowdle and Titans’ Spears could become season-long difference-makers if opportunities arise.

The Packers’ run game hasn’t hit full stride through two weeks. Josh Jacobs’ rushing average sits around 3.6, and the team lacks a spell back, easing pressure on the line. Green Bay leans on creative runs from Jayden Reed and uses Savion Williams and Matthew Golden to bolster the ground game, with Jacobs finding the end zone in both contests. Injuries up front keep the scheme from popping, but the offense remains multi-dimensional and fantasy-friendly when the rushing rhythm arrives.

As the line settles and backfield options clear, Green Bay should swing toward more banner days on the ground. Jacobs’ steady TDs cushion his weekly floor, while Williams and Golden offer potential breakout touches in a run-focused trend that could revive the run game as the season progresses.

Green Bay enters Week 1 with seven players listed as questionable, but the roster practiced fully and no one was ruled out. Jordan Love’s left thumb surgery could limit handoffs, while Christian Watson is on the PUP list. Jayden Reed (foot) and Dontayvion Wicks (calf) may miss some routes, pushing receivers like Matthew Golden and Romeo Doubs into larger roles if Watson and Reed aren’t 100%. Nate Hobbs (knee) is a wild card, though he has started practicing again. Detroit faces bigger Week 1 injury questions with Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Alim McNeil, Malcolm Rodriguez, Levi Onwuzurike on PUP or limited, and Josh Paschal on NFI. In a game with real fantasy implications, the Packers’ depth and the Lions’ disruption points will matter, and the ink on the injury report may shift quickly once kickoff arrives. Expect Carrington Valentine and Javon Bullard to soak up extra reps for Hobbs, while Valentine’s matchup could become a focal point for Packers defenders against Detroit’s offense. Overall, the situation is far from perfect, but it’s manageable, and Week 1 will reveal early-season adjustments for fantasy rosters and bettors alike.