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The 25-year-old receiver has a career 31/308/3 slash line in 37 games with the Packers and can be involved on special teams. The Falcons are at a point where they’re relying on David Sills every weekend. The waiver claim makes some sense.

The good news is that Musgrave, along with Christian Watson and Jayden Reed, led the Packers in targets. The bad news is that Matt LaFleur deployed a three-headed committee at tight end. Musgrave, Josh Whyle, and Josh Fitzpatrick all run between 30 and 40 percent of the routes. Until Musgrave separates from the pack, he will be on the outside of the TE2 ranks looking in.

Golden was active for the first time since Week 11. He has missed the previous two games because of a wrist issue and missed time with a shoulder injury before Week 11. The Packers barely played him this week, putting him on the field for just four routes. Bo Melton ran five routes and came down with a 45-yard touchdown on his only catch of the day. It’s hard to say how much of the Packers’ decision to limit Golden’s role was based on his health. Fantasy managers, however, don’t need to get bogged down in the specifics. Golden is not on the fantasy radar for Week 15.

With Christian Watson emerging as the Packers’ No. 1 receiver and Jayden Reed back in the mix, Doubs simply couldn’t earn targets in a suddenly-crowded receiver room. Things have been trending in this direction for a while. Doubs most recently topped 23 yards in Week 11 and his last game with more than four catches came in Week 8. He can safely be dropped in all 12-team fantasy formats heading into Week 15.

Reed also turned two rush attempts into 22 yards. Matt LaFleur was eager to get Reed involved early in the game. Jordan Love’s first throw of the day went to Reed. One of his rush attempts also came on the first drive and he caught another pass later in the drive. Reed wound up running just over 60 percent of the available routes on the day and tied for a team-high in targets. After missing over two months with foot and shoulder injuries, this was as good a role as fantasy managers could hope for in his first game back. He will sit in the WR4 ranks for his Week 15 date with the Broncos.

Per usual, Jacobs soaked up volume and dished out body blows, drawing defenders into the box to open up shot plays for Jordan Love. Per usual, it worked. Love threw three touchdowns, all from more than 20 yards out, and Jacobs cashed in at the goal line late in the game. His touchdown would ultimately prove to be a game-winner. Jacobs will keep his spot in the RB1 ranks next week, even with a tough Denver run defense on tap.

Watson operated as the team’s top wideout in this game. His four targets were tied for a team-high. His elite efficiency allowed him to blow by the rest of the team’s wideouts in terms of production. The home-run hitter went yard again this week by taking a routine slant 41 yards to the house in the third quarter. That was after he scored a 23-yard touchdown in the first half. Watson won’t find the big play every week, but his involvement is trending in the right direction just as the fantasy playoffs are getting underway. Watson will enter the WR3 mix next week despite a tough matchup with the Broncos.

Reed is returning to the lineup after missing over two months with foot and shoulder issues. Fantasy managers should take a wait-and-see approach with him this week. We suspect his role will be limited out of the gates. Inactive for the Packers are OL Donovan Jennings, DL Quinton Bohanna, WR Savion Williams, DL Lukas Van Ness, and DL Nazir Stackhouse.

Golden will play for the first time since Week 11. He has missed much of the second half of the season to date with wrist and shoulder injuries. With Jayden Reed also back this week, Golden’s role will likely be limited. He is a WR5/6 for Week 14.

Reed was activated from injured reserve over the weekend. The team then listed him as questionable, largely as a procedural measure. Reed will be active today, though we fully expect his role to be limited in his first game since Week 2. The Packers have been looking for a No. 1 receiver all year. Reed has a clear path to that role in the long run, making him a great stash for the fantasy football playoffs.