Disclaimer
These contests are intended to be fun as you're watching the game. It's incredibly difficult to get a real edge as there are so few options, and in MME contests, there are often many duplicate lineups. One play or one penalty can change the entire outcome of the game.
Macro Level Game View
- Over/Under: 44.5
- Spread: Packers -2.5
- Packers Implied Team Total: 23.5
- Eagles Implied Team Total: 21
Captain Consideration
Green Bay Packers Showdown Players
Quarterback
Jordan Love - Flex
Jordan Love quarterbacks a Packers offense that leads the NFL in EPA/Play. However, this offense just lost Tucker Fraft to a torn ACL. The dual-threat elite blocker and receiver, Kraft, was the straw that stirred the Packers' offensive drink, so they'll have to scramble now to forge on without him. It's not ideal that their first matchup post-Kraft is against an Eagles defense that ranks fourth in EPA/Play Allowed and sixth in Dropback EPA Allowed. Love is not a must-play by any means.
Running Back/Wide Receiver/Tight End
Josh Jacobs - Captain/Flex
Josh Jacob's playing time has gone down a bit over the past three games due to a calf injury he's been dealing with, but that might change on Monday night. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated this week, "He says he feels great, so that's a big plus. We're definitely a different team when he's fully involved in our offense." Jacobs already ranks fourth in opportunities per game (21.1), 15th in total yards per game (92.3), and second in touchdowns (10). He has a tough task on hand against an Eagles defense that ranks fourth in EPA/Play Allowed and sixth in sixth in Rush EPA Allowed, but he's talented enough to win the matchup, and the Packers are 2.5-point home favorites.
Romeo Doubs - Flex
Romeo Doubs is Green Bay's solidified WR1 and projects to see a role increase without Tucker Kraft. Last week, Doubs played on 92.3% of the offensive snaps and ran a route on 92.5% of dropbacks. Removing Kraft now that he's out, Doubs has seen 23 more targets, caught 11 more passes, racked up 179 more receiving yards, and hauled in three more receiving touchdowns than any other healthy Packer.
Christian Watson - Flex
Christian Watson has now been back for two games since returning from last season's ACL tear. His route rate increased from 64.9% in Week 8 to 75% last week. He's already hauled in receptions of 33 and 52 yards. He's immediately a vital component of Green Bay's passing offense, especially now with Tucker Kraft lost due to injury.
Matthew Golden - Flex
Matthew Golden suffered a shoulder injury last week and is listed as questionable, so his status must be monitored. Golden has elite speed and athleticism, which allow him to create separation and easily get open. Tucker Kraft was Green Bay's yards after catch player, and with him out, it would make sense for Matt LaFleur to increase Golden's role within the offense in this capacity. Still, he's a boom or bust play since Christian Watson has immediately grabbed a large role within the offense upon his return.
Luke Musgrave - Flex
Luke Musgrave is now Green Bay's TE1 with Tucker Kraft out for the season, but it's important to note the two are very different players. Kraft was a dual-threat dominant in-line blocker, whereas Musgrave is more of a receiving tight end in the Dalton Kincaid mold. Musgrave's role will be less fantasy-friendly, and he's less talented than Kraft. Still, with Kraft going down last week, Musgrave had a 50% route share and played on a season-high 46% percent of the offensive snaps.
Kicker
Brandon McManus - Flex
The Packers are 2.5-point home favorites, and Brandon McManus has a big leg. He's made two of his three 50+ yard attempts this season.