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.

Green Bay flips to heavier three-receiver looks in Week 4 as Reed remains out, pairing Watson and Doubs with a flexible Golden in the slot. Emanuel Wilson out-snapped Chris Brooks and Nazir Stackhouse stepped in after Wyatt’s knee issue, while the defense benched late as Hobbs left with an injury and Valentine took over outside duties. Offense finished with balance and a productive run game, but the defense wore down late against Dallas’ tempo.

The Lions travel to Lambeau with a proven run plan and an explosive backfield duo, Montgomery and Gibbs, ready to test Green Bay’s inside run defense. Green Bay’s interior depth is unsettled after recent moves, opening the door for Detroit to control the pace early with physical, between-the-t tackles runs and enough play-action to threaten Love at home.

Detroit’s offense hinges on Jared Goff’s decisiveness and a trio of weapons—St. Brown, Williams and LaPorta—who can turn short gains into big plays. If the Packers can’t slow the run or pressure Goff, the Lions will harness big plays off play-action and stretch the field, while Green Bay’s offense faces a wary Lambeau night in Week 1.

Georgia Bulldogs had four undrafted players land on NFL practice squads: Nazir Stackhouse, Ben Yurosek, Chaz Chambliss, Xavier Truss. Mecole Hardman also resurfaced on Green Bay’s practice squad, while Kendall Milton, Zion Logue, and Lawrence Cager joined other spots in depth roles. These moves keep a Georgia-connected thread on the NFL fringe, with real-paths to active rosters developing through promotions and injuries.

Practice squads offer a doorway to Week 1 contributions, and fantasy managers should monitor how depth charts evolve, especially for pass-catching and blocking versatility. The Georgia pipeline remains a notable source for teams seeking additional talent and special-teams value on the edge of their rosters.

In short, eight Bulldogs touched NFL depth charts this cycle, underscoring Georgia’s ongoing presence in pro football beyond the college game. As promotions unfold, these names could translate into speculative, late-round fantasy value or DFS speculative plays as the season advances.