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It was rumored earlier in the day that Jacobs was expected to play, but it has now been confirmed. Jacobs was not listed among the team’s inactives released for Week 15, meaning he’ll be good to go against a stout Broncos defense. Backup Emanuel Wilson is also active after being listed as questionable, but can’t be trusted for fantasy this week. While Jacobs is active, the Packers did declare RB Pierre Strong, OL Donovan Jennings, DL Quinton Bohanna, WR Savion Williams, DL Nazir Stackhouse, and DL Barryn Sorrell inactive for Week 15.

Jacobs is still listed as questionable with a knee injury. He’s missed one game already this season because of his balky knee, but is expected to play against the Broncos in Week 15. Jacobs’ backup Emanuel Wilson is also questionable with an illness, though he plans to play. In a tough matchup at less than 100 percent, Jacobs is a midrange RB2 in the first round of the fantasy playoffs.

With Josh Jacobs (knee) expected to play, Wilson’s availability doesn’t appear to be crucial for the first round of the fantasy playoffs. He’s still listed as questionable. The team already elevated Pierre Strong from the practice squad and he could fill in as the backup if either of the Packers’ top two backs are ultimately ruled out.

The team elevated RB Pierre Strong from the practice squad in an associated move, which comes as both Josh Jacobs and Wilson are listed as questionable. Stay tuned ahead of the team’s inactives Sunday.

Reed and WR Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) are ready to rock against the Broncos this week. Both players are forced to play efficiently thanks to the team’s deep receiving corps, but Reed can still be started in the FLEX. Wicks is a bit more volatile, but is capable of making big plays.

Golden is good to go for his fantasy-unfriendly role as a rotational wide receiver. Golden could catch a long pass, but he does not have the snap share requisite for season-long, re-draft FLEX consideration. He does not need to be rostered at this time.

Brutal. The Packers placed Lloyd on injured reserve with a hamstring injury in late August. He picked up a calf injury while on the injured reserve list, delaying his return. The Packers opened his 21-day practice window on December 1st. He resumed practicing in a limited capacity after that, but was sidelined today, and is now listed with a new hamstring injury. The development could jeopardize his rest-of-season availability.

Add backup RB Emanuel Wilson wherever available. Jacobs is seemingly on track to play on Sunday, but it cannot hurt to be safe. Wilson operated as the team’s featured running back with Jacobs sidelined against the Vikings a few weeks ago, rushing 28 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns. The Broncos’ elite defense will put up a fight, but Wilson would be a volume-based RB2 if Jacobs cannot play.

The knee injury that sidelined Jacobs for Week 12 flared up this week. After being a DNP on Wednesday and Thursday, Jacobs will log a limited session on Friday in hopes of having a chance to play in Week 15 against the Broncos. Speaking on Friday, LaFleur said that “it sounds like [Jacobs] is feeling pretty good” to start the day, so we’ll see where things go from here. If Jacobs is unable to go, backup Emanuel Wilson would slot in as the starter. Wilson rushed for 28-107-2 in a spot start for Jacobs against the Vikings, but would have a far more difficult matchup against the Broncos if he gets the nod. We will have better insight on Jacobs’ availability later today when the Packers release their final injury report.

Golden does not need to be rostered in re-draft formats. His downfield skillset overlaps with WR Christian Watson, and the veteran wide receiver is playing extremely well. Golden will likely handle a small snap share against the Broncos on Sunday.