Packers' Jayden Reed: Hurts shoulder in wild-card game
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Reed is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card matchup against Philadelphia due to a shoulder injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Reed took a hard hit to his shoulder after making a catch in the third quarter. Fellow wideout Romeo Doubs has also exited to be evaluated for a concussion, leaving Dontayvion Wicks as the Packers' presumptive top wideout for the time being. Bo Melton and Malik Heath are also wide-receiver options for Jordan Love, and tight end Tucker Kraft could be an even more important part of the team's passing game.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Two catches in Week 18 loss
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Reed caught both of his targets for 48 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Bears. He also rushed three times for three yards and lost a fumble.
The Packers like to get the speedy Reed involved in the run game, but he had a pair of lowlights on the ground in this one, as he fumbled at the end of a four-yard run in the second quarter and was stuffed for minus-2 yards on a fourth-down carry to start the fourth quarter. Reed slumped down the stretch, as this was only the second time he exceeded 35 receiving yards in the last eight games. He finishes the regular season with 55 catches for 857 yards and six touchdowns on 75 targets, as well as 163 yards and a touchdown rushing. Reed will try to get back on track when the Packers travel to Philadelphia in the wild-card round, likely without fellow wide receiver Christian Watson (knee).
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Shut down by Minnesota
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Reed recorded one reception on four targets for six yards in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings.
Targets were projected to condense in the Green Bay offense with Christian Watson (knee) sidelined, making Reed's stat line even more disappointing. His biggest impact on the game came midway through the second quarter when he dropped a pass that would have been a conversion on fourth down. Since Green Bay's Week 10 bye, Reed has failed to reach 35 receiving yards in six of seven games.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Leading receivier on MNF
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Reed had three receptions (on four targets) for 76 yards while taking his lone carry for five yards in Monday's 34-0 rout of the Saints.
Reed wound up finishing as the game leader in yards from scrimmage for either side in what turned out to be a one-sided matchup. Dontayvion Wicks hauled in the only passing touchdown of the night, but it was an otherwise strong showing from Reed. It was the 24-year-old's highest yardage total since recording 113 receiving yards against the Lions in Week 9. Reed remains a hit-or-miss asset in fantasy ahead of Sunday's tilt against Minnesota.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Five catches, three carries in win
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Reed caught five of six targets for 34 yards and rushed three times for 27 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Seahawks.
Reed was more involved after seeing just one target in Week 14 against the Lions, as he tied Christian Watson for the team lead in targets and led the Packers in catches, though four teammates had at least 34 receiving yards as well. Reed also produced 10 yards on two punt returns, one of which he muffed for a fumble but managed to get back on top of the ball. The slumping wide receiver will be a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in Week 16 against the Saints given his sporadic recent usage, but Reed's a perennial threat to score considering he has 17 total touchdowns through 30 career regular-season games.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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The last time I had Reed in this spot it backfired in Week 13 against Miami when he had 19.7 PPR points. Reed scored two touchdowns against the Dolphins, but he had three catches for 24 yards on six targets. He's been held to three catches or less and 26 yards or less in four games in a row, and he has 12 total targets in his past four outings. He's capable of big games at any moment as we've seen, especially finding the end zone, but the targets haven't been there recently. Christian Watson is becoming a more utilized weapon, and Romeo Doubs (concussion) could return in Week 15. The Packers are also doing a great job running the ball. Along with that, Seattle's defense has been tough on opposing receivers lately, holding Deebo Samuel, Marvin Harrison Jr. twice and Garrett Wilson to 9.1 PPR points or less in the past four games. I would only start Reed in three-receiver leagues in Week 15.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Gets just one target
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Reed got one target and finished without a catch in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Lions.
Reed played 50 percent of snaps, which ties for his lowest share this season but doesn't fall outside the normal range. It's the seventh time he's logged 50-59 percent of snaps, as he still doesn't get much playing time in formations with fewer than three wide receivers. Reed has just one game all year with more than six targets, making him highly dependent on touchdowns and big plays, especially relative to other WRs that primarily man the slot. He has 12 targets and 73 receiving yards over the past four games, but with three of his eight catches in that span going for touchdowns. Reed will be a high-risk, high-reward lineup option once again Week 15 at Seattle, facing a defense that often uses top cornerback Devon Witherspoon in the slot.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: WRs to Sit
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Reed could benefit in this game with Romeo Doubs (concussion) out, but Reed has been tough to trust lately. He's had four targets or less in four of his past five games, and he scored less than 10 PPR points in four of those five outings. The Dolphins are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Miami has not allowed a receiver to score a touchdown in three games in a row against the Rams, Raiders and Patriots, with only five touchdowns allowed to receivers all season. I would only start Reed in three-receiver leagues in Week 13.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Takes three receptions for 26 yards
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Reed corralled all three of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 38-10 win over the 49ers.
Unlike last week's two-catch effort, Reed was unable to hit pay dirt against the 49ers and left fantasy managers with paltry production. The speedy sophomore did not record a rushing attempt, and he hasn't had a positive gain as a runner since back in Week 5. Reed still has enough upside on any given week to be worth considering, but he is likely more of a deep-league asset due to his propensity for posting duds heading into Thursday's matchup against the Dolphins.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Scores TD on two catches
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Reed secured both targets for 23 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for minus-5 yards in the Packers' 20-19 win over the Bears on Sunday. He also returned one punt for 16 yards.
Reed seemed to be on his way to a big day when he capped off the opening drive of the contest with a 15-yard touchdown grab, but he drew only one additional target on the afternoon. Reed's two-catch tally was his third such in the last four games, although the TD reception snapped a three-game scoreless drought for the second-year wideout. Reed's volume is difficult to trust in a Packers offense that typically feeds a significant number of targets, making him a risky fantasy option heading into a tough Week 12 home matchup against the 49ers.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Tops 100 yards
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Reed recorded five receptions on six targets for 113 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.
The entire Green Bay offense was bogged down by rainy conditions and otherwise sloppy play in the loss, though Reed was a bright spot. He accounted for three of the team's four longest plays from scrimmage with receptions that went for 41, 32 and 28 yards. The end result was his third game this season in which he topped 100 receiving yards, and he continues to perform very efficiently on relatively limited targets.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Good to go for Sunday
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Reed (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Reed cleared up any concern about his health heading into Sunday's contest after he logged a full practice Friday following limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday. Though he's been held under 30 total yards in both of the Packers' last two contests, Reed still paces all Green Bay position players with 562 yards from scrimmage through seven games.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Remains limited in practice
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Reed (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
Reed continues to deal with the ankle injury that forced a brief exit during a Week 6 win against the Cardinals. He hasn't been too productive the last two games, turning 10 touches into 38 yards from scrimmage and one receiving TD, but he has a nice on-paper matchup Sunday against a Jaguars defense that has yielded the second-most YPT (8.7) to opposing wide receivers this season. Friday's practice report will reveal whether or not he carries a designation into the weekend.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Quiet in Week 7 win
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Reed caught two of four targets for 10 yards and rushed once for no gain in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Texans. He added one punt return for five yards.
Reed played through the ankle injury he sustained in the Week 6 win over the Cardinals and didn't have an injury designation for the game but lacked his usual explosiveness. After posting at least 97 yards of offense in each of his first three games with Jordan Love under center this season, Reed has only 38 yards over the last two such games combined. A Week 8 home game against the Jaguars presents a nice opportunity for Reed to get back on track, but it will be worth monitoring whether his name continues to pop up on the Packers' injury report in practice.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Stays limited at practice
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Reed (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Reed has opened Week 7 prep with back-to-back capped sessions, the result of injuring his ankle during this past Sunday's win against the Cardinals. He was able to finish out the contest on his way to six catches (on six targets) for 28 yards and one touchdown on a 53 percent snap share. Reed has one more practice this week to get back to full participation or potentially risk heading into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game versus the Texans.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Quiet after early TD
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Reed caught all six of his targets for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Cardinals. He added one rush for no gain and an eight-yard punt return.
Reed's five-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter was his fourth total touchdown in four games with Jordan Love under center. The versatile wideout caught a lucky break on a second-quarter punt return, as he lost a fumble but the play was erased by offsetting penalties. Reed hurt his ankle on that play and was deemed questionable to return but managed to play through the injury. This was the first of Love's four starts this season in which Reed failed to record at least 97 yards from scrimmage, and when you factor in the possible lingering impacts of Sunday's ankle injury, Reed's fantasy value is trending down in the short term heading into a Week 7 home game against the Texans.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Back in Sunday's game
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Reed (ankle) returned to Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
The Packers deemed Reed questionable to return after he seemed to get banged up on a punt return that eventually was negated by offsetting penalties. Green Bay had a quick-strike TD to fellow WR Christian Watson on the ensuing possession, so Reed had a bit of time to test out his ankle and receive clearance to get back on the field.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: WRs to Start
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I'm starting a pair of Packers this week with Reed and Dontayvion Wicks, and both should have the chance for a big game with Christian Watson (ankle) out and Romeo Doubs (personal) doubtful. Reed has played two games with Jordan Love this season, and he scored at least 27.1 PPR points in both. And Wicks just had five catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets in Week 4 against Minnesota in the game where Watson was injured. The Rams are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Reed has top-10 upside in Week 5, while Wicks is a No. 2 receiver in all formats. And in deeper leagues, Bo Melton should be considered a sleeper.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Cleared to face Minnesota
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Reed (calf/quad) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Reed was a full practice participant Friday after limited sessions the previous two days. The big question is whether QB Jordan Love (questionable, MCL) will be active ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, which is a particularly crucial point for Reed's fantasy value because the Green Bay offense has been extremely run-heavy with Malik Willis under center.
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Packers' Jayden Reed: Limited with pair of injuries
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Reed was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to calf and quadricep injuries.
Reed first showed up on a Packers practice report on the Friday before the team's Week 2 win over the Colts, and he had been listed with a calf injury on every practice report since. The quad issue is a new concern for Reed, but the Packers haven't indicated that he's at major risk of missing Sunday's NFC North showdown with the Vikings. In the last two games with Malik Willis at quarterback in place of Jordan Love (knee), Reed has gathered in six of eight targets for 59 yards and turned four carries into 56 yards. Reed, if active this weekend, would experience a notable boost in fantasy appeal if Love is able to reclaim the starting role, but the quarterback was again limited to begin Week 4 prep.
