Green Bay Packers

Pierre Strong Jr.

RB

With Josh Jacobs (finger) knocked out of the game in the first quarter and set to miss several weeks, Strong figures to see his role expand in Green Bay's backfield, though MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson and even Chris Brooks (ankle) are likely to also see snaps in the coming weeks. Strong is not a recommended fantasy target in 12-team leagues.

Kaleb Johnson

RB

After being a healthy inactive for the Packers' previous two games, Johnson suited up for Sunday's tilt with the Patriots while Lloyd was inactive. With Jacobs leaving the contest late in the first quarter after fracturing his right ring finger, Johnson was thrust into action and delivered the Packers' best rushing performance of the season, finishing with 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown in the 45-27 win. Head coach Matt LaFleur relayed Monday that Jacobs will need surgery and could land on injured reserve, and while Lloyd could have a chance at returning to action Week 10, the Packers likely came away encouraged enough by Johnson's showing in Foxborough to give him another turn as their lead option on the ground. Johnson isn't likely to earn much passing-down work, however, as Lloyd, Pierre Strong and Chris Brooks (ankle) -- who could return from IR this week -- are all more capable options in that phase.

Josh Whyle

TE

questionable

Sean Rhyan

G

questionable

Jonnu Smith

TE

Jordan Love threw for a massive 372 yards in the victory, but Smith wasn't targeted on any of the quarterback's 29 passes. That's been par for the course this season -- Smith has drawn one or zero targets in five straight appearances. The veteran tight end has had some productive offensive seasons in his career, but it appears Smith isn't going to be a big part of the Packers' passing-game plans this year.