The Green Bay Packers wide receivers had a rough day in Aaron Rodgers return under center Sunday. Randall Cobb was the one exception, however. The seven-year slot receiver caught seven passes for 84 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Carolina Panthers. Cobb was targeted a season-high 14 times, six more than any other receiver in the Packers unit. He failed to reach 60 yards receiving in any game without Rodgers on the field this season.
Fantasy football Week 16: Start or sit Randall Cobb?
Cobb led the Packers receiving core in Aaron Rodgers’ return to the field. We look at the fantasy impact.
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The Packers need Cobb to have a bigger role versus the Minnesota Vikings Saturday. The Packers lost Davante Adams to a concussion for the second time this season. They expect him to be out for Week 16. Cobb was a ghost in the first meeting with Minnesota. He caught three passes for 28 yards in the loss.
Fantasy impact: The Packers passing game is a mess but Cobb could be the only silver lining. Cobb was masterful after the catch and he saw a lot of looks coming out of the slot. The Vikings are a tough matchup, however. He will likely slow down a lot Saturday. He still has flex appeal as one of Rodgers favorite targets.
