MarShawn Lloyd
MarShawn Lloyd is currently the least trusted back in Green Bay's crowded committee, buried behind Chris Brooks and now losing ground to Caleb Johnson as well. He's shown neither early-down efficiency nor a passing-game role, and until Josh Jacobs returns his fantasy value is close to zero across the format.
Coverage started skeptical in mid-September — Fantasy Football Today, Harris, and Fantasy Football Happy Hour all flagged poor footwork, low snap share, and lost passing-down work to Brooks — with only Establish The Run pushing back, calling the slump scheme-driven and a buy-low before Jacobs' return. That optimism evaporated by week's end: Fantasy Footballers, Yahoo's Matt Harmon, and FantasyPros all moved to droppable/bench-him territory after fumbles and a 17-yard rushing day, while Rotoworld and Fantasy Football Happy Hour reported him losing the job outright to Johnson. The Audible remains the lone neutral voice framing him as part of Green Bay's long-term plan, but it's now an isolated take against a wall of down grades.
The line: Drop or bench Lloyd now — he's lost the committee battle to Brooks and Johnson with zero receiving role until Jacobs returns.
▼ Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon: Hosts say he looks ineffective and not explosive, with the run game's EPA cratering; even a Josh Jacobs return likely won't fix the run game. listen ↗
▼ RotoWire Fantasy Football With Theo Gremminger: Looking like a big bust after being a popular 7th-8th round draft pick, with the offensive line unable to block for him. listen ↗
▼ The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast: Looking stiff and average this season, possibly due to hamstring issues; in hindsight was ranked too high in the draft guide. listen ↗
▼ Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast: Struggled badly as the Packers' run game combined for just 17 yards on 8 carries; hosts reiterated the team desperately needs Josh Jacobs back. listen ↗
▼ Yahoo Fantasy Forecast with Matt Harmon: Struggles with change of direction, low volume, and hosts said he's droppable with no fantasy value until Josh Jacobs returns. listen ↗
▼ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Hosts see his stock trending downward with nothing from his recent usage suggesting improvement; recommended dropping him for a Denver backfield piece like Coleman. listen ↗
▼ Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry: Completely unproductive in a muddled committee with Chris Brooks and Caleb Johnson; both hosts close the tab entirely. listen ↗
▼ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Both hosts rank him well below the top-36 ECR slot, calling him a trap start given the messy three-way Packers backfield split with Caleb Johnson and Emanuel Wilson behind a weak O-line. listen ↗
▶ The Audible: Still viewed as the most dynamic receiving back and part of Green Bay's long-term plans despite the crowded backfield. listen ↗
▼ Fantasy Life Show: Stuck in an unfavorable three-way committee with Brooks and Johnson, unstartable despite some pass-catching work. listen ↗
▶ Harris Fantasy Football Podcast: Looked 'juiceless' again, fumbled in the fourth quarter, but scored on a delayed screen; snaps split three ways with Johnson and Brooks. listen ↗
▼ Rotoworld Football Show – Fantasy Football: Losing the backfield job to Caleb Johnson after fumbling issues; hosts have dropped him behind Johnson in rankings. listen ↗
▼ Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh & Hayden: Ineffective and fumbled; hosts say he's 'done' and unstartable with Caleb Johnson and Chris Brooks eating into work behind a battered offensive line. listen ↗
▼ Fantasy Football Today: Hosts said they would bench him in flex/start-sit spots, showing little confidence in his role. listen ↗
▼ FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast: Viewed as no more than an RB3/flex given he didn't start Week 1 and faces a tough Jets defense. listen ↗
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