Emanuel

Wilson

Wilson has consistently seen a decent workload as the Packers’ No. 2 back behind Josh Jacobs. He now has at least eight touches in each of his past four games and looks to be the first option as the team’s lead back if Jacobs were to miss time this season.

Wilson had seemingly narrowed the gap between himself and Josh Jacobs coming into Week 5, but found himself well behind Jacobs against La. Jacobs logged 19 carries for 73 yards and the team’s only rushing touchdown. Wilson would presumably slot in as the Packers’ starter if Jacobs were to miss time.

For the second week in a row, Wilson was in something of a timeshare with Josh Jacobs. Whereas last week it was closeout mode against the Titans, this time it was from the opening whistle, continuing into comeback mode. We frankly aren’t entirely sure why, as Jacobs looked like clearly the better runner. The Pack seem extremely, overly interested in keeping Jacobs fresh. Wilson still isn’t pushing for standalone RB4 value in fantasy.

Despite the impressive box score, Wilson didn’t see many meaningful carries until the game was pretty much in hand. He ran well and showed some burst on his 30-yard screen pass that he took to the house on a beautiful play design from Matt LaFleur. Wilson will operate as Josh Jacobs’ back-up with MarShawn Lloyd on the IL, but days like this don’t figure to happen too often.

Lloyd had an 11-yard scamper called back on a penalty, and looked explosive in his first action as a pro. He played well behind Josh Jacobs, who had 32 carries for 151 yards on the day. Emanuel Wilson had five rushes in Week 2. Lloyd appears to be Green Bay’s No. 2 back behind Jacobs and should be rostered in most formats.

With MarShawn Lloyd out because of a lingering hamstring issue, Wilson served as Josh Jacobs’ backup versus Philly. Wilson didn’t see the field much but looked incredibly explosive on his limited number of touches. His first touch came on the Packers’ fourth drive of the night. He sliced through the Eagles’ linebackers for a 14-yard gain. Head coach Matt LaFleur stuck with him on the following two plays for gains of five and 18 yards. Wilson is purely a backup and won’t see the field enough to have stand-alone fantasy value, but he would be an instant RB2 if Jacobs were to miss any time while Lloyd is still recovering.

Lloyd is still working through the nagging hamstring injury that bothered him throughout camp. Fellow backup running back Emanuel Wilson, who was questionable with a hip injury, is active. He will serve as the backup to Josh Jacobs. Green Bay’s thin running back depth should ensure an elite workload for Jacobs in his first game as a Packer.

Wilson logged three straight limited participant designations this week and will likely alternate with rookie MarShawn Lloyd behind starter Josh Jacobs. Wilson cannot be trusted to return fantasy value, playing at less than 100.0 percent, with all three RBs active

The Packers on Tuesday placed AJ Dillon on season-ending injured reserve. Meanwhile, rookie MarShawn Lloyd has struggled mightily and sustained a hamstring injury two weeks ago. Hirschhorn said Wilson, who had 160 yards and a touchdown on 37 rushes in the preseason, is locked in as Green Bay’s RB2. “Wilson is probably RB2 even if, say, Lloyd returns to practice before Week 1,” Hirschhorn told Rotoworld. “Lloyd has barely practiced in the last month. They almost certainly won’t put him out there for a meaningful role right away.” Josh Jacobs will start the year as the team’s lead back, but Wilson is in position to take over as the No. 1 back should Jacobs miss any time.

Wilson was an exclusive rights free agent, meaning he was never at real risk of going anywhere else unless the Packers opted not to bring him back. Wilson has rushed 14 times for 85 scoreless yards in his career and will need to battle to make the 53-man roster this offseason. In additional to Wilson, the Packers also signed punter Daniel Whelan to his ERFA contract.