FantasyPros Articles on MarShawn Lloyd

Lloyd positioned as Packers workhorse with Jacobs out; faces vulnerable Vikings run defense.

Derek Brown views MarShawn Lloyd as primed to enter Week 1 as the Packers' workhorse back with Josh Jacobs on the commissioner-exempt list. Lloyd showed strong collegiate production in his final two seasons: 20th and 16th in yards after contact per attempt, 3rd and 18th in breakaway rate, and 4th and 15th in elusive rating (per PFF, minimum 100 carries). The matchup is favorable: Minnesota's run defense lost some parts and added Caleb Banks, Domonique Orange, and Jake Golday this offseason. Last year, Minnesota ranked 16th in explosive run rate, 15th in yards before contact per attempt, gave up the sixth-highest rushing success rate, and allowed the fourth-lowest stuff rate.

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