Fantasy Scouting Report: Green Bay Packers

The Pack is back after winning last week, how do they look this week? Acme Packing Company reports.

QB Aaron Rodgers. He’s coming off a down week (for him) by only scoring 2 TDs, although his 2 fumbles (neither lost) might have hurt his fantasy value depending on your league’s scoring. On Sunday he’s facing the 49ers, who recently held QB Peyton Manning without a TD, and forced 5 INTs last week by QB Jay Cutler. Still he remains the number 1 ranked player in my Fleaflicker league. Unless you’ve got a great looking Plan B on your bench, Start.

RB Ryan Grant. The 49ers are an elite run stopping team, and Mike McCarthy didn’t call many running plays against the Vikings (another elite run stopping team). Sit.

WR Greg Jennings. His playing time last week was limited due to a knee contusion (although he wasn’t listed on the injury report). He appears to be limping again this week, and again he isn’t listed on the injury report. He only had 4 catches for 45 yards last week, and he’s going up against a great 49ers pass defense. Sit.
WR Donald Driver. Rodgers spread the ball around to his top 4 WRs last week, which isn’t a good sign for Driver’s fantasy owners. Though he’s averaged a TD reception every other game, and this is his week to catch one. Tentative Start.

Packers D. Last week, they dominated the high powered Cowboys offense for 3 quarters to go along with 4 sacks, and 3 turnovers. Again they are playing at home, and the 49ers offense aren’t bringing nearly as much firepower. Also, QB Alex Smith hasn’t impressed in his last 2 weeks, at home, against the weak secondaries of the Titans and Bears. Start.

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