Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on MarShawn Lloyd

PodcastPreseason week 2 recap: Fantasy winners, losers and risersAugust 24, 2026

Play the episode audio

From the episode

Marshawn Lloyd was in for nine snaps... Marshawn Lloyd, definitely looking like the back in replacement of Josh Jacobs.

Mentioned at 83:39 – 83:59

STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

Lloyd is the clear backup to Josh Jacobs and a valuable handcuff.

Marshawn Lloyd is clearly positioned as the backup to Josh Jacobs in Green Bay. He saw significant work in the preseason, making him a key handcuff or injury-replacement target.

MarShawn LloydRB · GBPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

MarShawn LloydNeutralRole

Lloyd shares early-down work with Jacobs; long-term role unclear.

Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn LloydPositiveRole

Lloyd inherits Brooks' role but limited upside in Packers' run game.

Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn LloydPositiveRole

Lloyd benefits from Brooks' absence but limited by Packers' low rush volume.

NBC Sports Rotoworld

MarShawn LloydNeutralRole

Lloyd ranked among best backup RB options for flex and long-term value.

Yahoo Sports NFL

MarShawn LloydNegativeRole

Lloyd's run-game struggles tied to backfield positioning issues.

Acme Packing Company

MarShawn LloydNegativeRole

Marshawn Lloyd can't get the Packers' ground game going; execution issues noted.

Yahoo Sports NFL

From the episode

STACKED’s take

More on MarShawn Lloyd and from Yahoo Fantasy Forecast