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.