Green Bay’s start surprised many: Golden and Williams handling returns early, despite Nixon on roster.

The right tackle rotation behind Zach Tom has been a puzzle, with three different starters in three weeks.

Brinson’s flexibility has kept Stackhouse off the field more than expected, while Hobbs has been moved outside at corner more than anticipated.

Two wins over 2024 playoff teams preceded a 0-1-1 stretch against Dallas and Cleveland, setting up a key test vs Cincinnati.

Dak Prescott went 31-of-40 for 319 yards and 3 TDs, yet Dallas tied Green Bay 40-40 as the Packers leaned on a season-best 164 rushing yards. Jerry Jones kicked up a media stir by declaring Dak indispensable and Micah Parsons expendable, even as Parsons hit Prescott once. The day showcased high-flying Cowboys offense paired with run-heavy Green Bay, leaving fantasy managers weighing Dak’s ceiling in shootouts against the risk of a stalled defense.

The Packers wasted no time shaking off their first loss, riding Jordan Love’s efficient night and Romeo Doubs’ clutch play to keep pace with Dallas in a wild Sunday showdown. Love piled up 337 yards with three TDs, while Doubs lit up the first half, finishing with multiple scores. Quay Walker anchored Green Bay’s defense with elite pursuit in a game that swung on special teams miscues and late-clock decisions by Green Bay’s coaching. The result: a 40-40 OT tie that leaves fantasy managers weighing the beneficiaries moving forward.

Jacobs provided the uptick Green Bay needed, finally delivering yardage and a goal-line presence that had fantasy benches buzzing again. Yet the Packers’ special teams and late-game management cloud the week’s takeaways; McManus and the return game remain volatile, and the defense ceded big-yardage plays. With a bye looming, Green Bay must clean up coverage and clock control to maximize Love’s ceiling and Doubs’ target share, while Walker’s breakout adds a tantalizing IDP angle as extensions loom.

In sum, Love’s aura remains intact even amid a chaotic finish, Doubs solidifies as the alpha target, and Walker’s surge gives Green Bay a high-upside piece to chase after the bye. Jacobs’ resurgence boosts the offense, but the lingering special-teams landslides and endgame decisions keep the immediate fantasy narrative nuanced and teetering on the edge of breakout or regression.

Love delivered 337 yards and 3 TDs, guiding Green Bay to a 40-40 SNF tie with Dallas behind a banged-up line. A 4th-down conversion to Matthew Golden kept the OT drive alive, and Romeo Doubs caught all three Love TD passes. McManus kicked the 53-yard FG to force OT. For fantasy, Love’s ceiling remains elite with Doubs and Golden emerging as weekly flex options in a pass-heavy game plan. The Cowboys’ Parsons provided pressure, but the Packers showed resilience in the comeback effort.

The game reshapes Week 4 to Week 5 projections: Love’s accuracy and big plays bolster QB1 upside; Doubs’ role is secure as a top target, with Golden flashing upside in extended roles. On the injury front, Wyatt’s knee and Hobbs’ concussion evaluation add health risk flags for Green Bay and Dallas, while Jacobs’ knee for the Raiders nudges their Week 5 backfield plan. Overall, the shootout outcome highlights high-scoring fantasy ceilings and volatile Week-to-Week movements.