Green Bay Packers

The San Francisco 49ers have reached a one-year deal with RB Patrick Taylor Jr., a former undrafted free agent out of Memphis. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Taylor is 25 and averaged four yards a carry on limited snaps over three years in Green Bay. He played a career-high 226 offensive snaps in 2023 and saw 32 carries and 17 targets. He can provide further depth behind the established 1-2 hierarchy of Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell in S.F.

The Green Bay Packers signed Greg Joseph. (Source: ProFootballTalk)

Fantasy Impact: It will likely be a competition between Joseph and Anders Carlson, who missed six field goals and five extra point attempts last season for the Packers.

The Green Bay Packers re-signed Eric Wilson. (Source: Matt Schneidman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wilson figures to hold a primary role in special teams.

The Green Bay Packers are expected to re-sign AJ Dillon. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dillon had drawn interest from other teams in free agency, but it appears he will remain with Green Bay. He showed flashes throughout his rookie contract as a short-yardage back, and figures to likely remain in a similar role now alongside Josh Jacobs.

The Bears have agreed to terms with DB Jonathan Owens on a two-year deal. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Owens spent last season with the Packers after four years with the Texans. He joins Kevin Byard as the safeties signed with Chicago this offseason. He can play snaps at both free safety and strong safety.

The Packers re-signed Keisean Nixon on a three-year, $18 million deal that can go to $19.2 million max. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nixon is known for his role on special teams. He has led the NFL in kick return yards the past two seasons. He also recorded one interception last year.

The Packers have informed RB Aaron Jones that he is being released. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Jones is now set to be a free agent after talks reportedly broke down between the two sides, as the Packers were looking to lower Jones cap hit. With the team signing Josh Jacobs earlier today, Jones will now be free to find a new team heading into the 2024 season.

The Giants and OL Jon Runyan have agreed to terms on a three-year deal, worth $30M. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes $17M guaranteed. The 26-year-old played on 85% of the snaps in 17 games with the Packers last season. Runyan will provide the Giants with a strong option at either guard spot on their offensive line.

The Jaguars are expected to sign S Darnell Savage Jr. to a three-year contract. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Savage’s tenure in Green Bay will end after five seasons. The 26-year-old tallied 51 total tackles in 10 games last season.

The Packers have released LT David Bakhtiari. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The move does not come as a surprise considering that injury problems have limited Bakhtiari to 13 games over the last three seasons. The former All-Pro will now look for a new team if he wishes to continue his career.

Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (chest) does not have a designated injury status for the team's divisional-round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: packers.com)

Fantasy Impact: Given Green Bay's dominance and their production on the ground, it would be forgiven if you didn't even notice that the rookie WR Reed caught none of his three targets against Dallas. This shouldn't be overanalyzed as it comes a week off his career-best receiving day against Chicago. The Packers use Reed as a weapon in both the passing and running game, and they'll likely rely on him again in San Francisco.

Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson (hamstring) does not have a designated injury status for the team's divisional-round matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: packers.com)

Fantasy Impact: Watson played just over 40% of the team's snaps in the Packers' Wild Card Round victory over Dallas, making just one catch for nine yards. He's returning from a hamstring injury that kept him inactive for Green Bay's final five games. It's hard to rely on him to have a full workload against San Francisco given Green Bay's depth at WR, though he should be able to play again.

Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander (shoulder, ankle) did not practice on Thursday and is questionable to play in the NFC Divisional Round. (Source: Matt Schneidman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Alexander went limited-DNP-DNP in practice this week, not a promising sign. However, given the stakes of the playoffs, it's more likely than ever that he can still play. The Pack will need the physicality that Alexander displayed against Dallas when they go against the NFC's No. 1 seed, and his status should be monitored up until game time.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs is off the injury report and will play against Dallas. (Source: Packers.com)

Fantasy Impact: Doubs exited the Packers’ Week 18 game with a chest injury. The 23-year-old will be available for the team, which is important considering they could still be without Christian Watson.

Packers TE Luke Musgrave is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with the Bears.

Fantasy Impact: Musgrave will make his return to the field for the first time since suffering a lacerated kidney in Week 11. It is unknown how many snaps he will play, as the TE Tucker Kraft has played well in his absence.

Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with the Bears.

Fantasy Impact: Wicks was listed as questionable with a chest injury and will make his return after a one game absence. With Christian Watson ruled out, fantasy managers should expect Wicks to see a bump up in targets.

The Green Bay Packers signed WR Bo Melton to their active roster. (Source: Matt Schneidman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Melton is coming off a huge 105 yard performance this past weekend. Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks are all practicing on Wednesday so he may not see the same opportunity this week, but he'll at the very least be a depth receiver.

Anders Carlson went 2-for2 on field goals and 3-for-4 on extra points during the Packers' 33-10 win over the Vikings in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact: Carlson made kicks from 34 and 37 yards out. He's a fringe top-16 fantasy option heading into Week 18 against the Bears.

The Packers' defense allowed just 10 points, registered four sacks, and forced two turnovers during their 33-10 win over the Vikings in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact: In the turnover department, Corey Ballentine registered an interception, Preston Smith forced a fumble, and Karl Brooks scooped it up. Meanwhile, Quay Walker contributed six tackles, two quarterback hits, and one sack. This unit had a big week but could be tough to trust against the surging Bears during Sunday's regular-season finale.

Tucker Kraft caught all six of his targets for 48 yards during the Packers' 33-10 win over the Vikings in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact: Kraft has been truly excellent since fellow rookie tight end Luke Musgrave (kidney) last played in Week 11. Over that six-game span, the South Dakota State product has totaled 23 catches, 281 yards, and two touchdowns. He's worth considering as a low-end TE1 option in fantasy football for Week 18.