Cracking the Code: Green Bay Packers' Backfield | Underworld Weekly
With Jacobs in trouble and questions in the backfield, The Podfather shoots his shot at Green Bay's options
Josh Jacobs was arrested for domestic battery this week and was released without charges being filed, which has been all too common in domestic abuse cases involving NFL players. Jacobs insists he is innocent, and while he could end up on the Commissioner’s Exempt List at some point, the league has generally erred on the side of letting the legal process play out.
Regardless, the Green Bay backfield is suddenly much more volatile, and the lack of depth is apparent. Here is how I would prioritize acquiring Packers running backs in dynasty, as well as four upside RBs that could find their way to Green Bay:
1. Marshawn Lloyd
Size/speed specimen who can lock up the RB2 role just by proving healthy in training camp. Lloyd underperformed his athleticism in college, so do NOT overpay in dynasty FAAB bidding… (Read More)
Click here to view the four rostered players and four others who could step into a role!
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News Desk Round-up
Chargers to run a tight end-centric offense
Oronde Gadsden II | TE, LAC
1 day ago
Veteran David Njoku is expected to complement second-year hybrid weapon Oronde Gadsden and $24 million in-line bruiser Charlie Kolar as Mike McDaniel plans to draw up jumbo packages with “run-pass conflicts” in 2026. Njoku brings a decade of elite yards-after-catch upside, but he is coming off a massive efficiency cliff, recording a meager 12.0% Target Share across 12 games.
Gadsden and his… (Read More)
Jaguars mega-bullish on Parker Washington in 2026
Parker Washington | WR, JAX
1 day ago
Parker Washington was a black box prospect coming out of Penn State. When given an opportunity, he commanded an impressive 24.7-percent Target Rate (No. 21 among qualified wide receivers) down the stretch last year and absolutely dominated the final three games with 19 receptions for 347 yards and two scores. Jaguars coaches… (Read More)
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Deep Analysis
Making Moves in the Dynasty Groove
by Wolf Trelles-Heard · May 26, 2026
Wolf Trelles-Heard identifies four dynasty buy-low and sell-high candidates for fantasy football managers looking to maximize value in 2026.
Dynasty Contender or Pretender?
by Kyle Lesti · May 27, 2026
The 2026 dynasty season is in full swing, so it’s time to ask the tough question: Is your team a contender or pretender? Kyle Lesti examines if or when to pivot. Roadmap leads to a ‘chip or a rebuild…
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