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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Chris Brooks
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All Acme Packing Company insights about Chris Brooks
PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Chris Brooks is listed as a roster lock at running back for the Packers going into the 2026 regular season.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Brooks is projected to make the 53-man roster as the Packers' third running back.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
Brooks sat with the second-team defense through the first two preseason games, indicating a lower depth chart standing in the defensive line rotation.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Chris Brooks returned from a hamstring injury and played 4 snaps with the first-team offense and 9 snaps with the second-team offense (13 total). He was inactive last week but is now healthy and playing the most snaps among the Packers' top healthy running back trio behind Lloyd.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Returned to practice after being a non-participant in the preseason opener due to hamstring injury; back as a wing on special teams with Pierre Strong Jr.; will likely make the team as the third running back, blocking back and special teams ace.NegativeInjuryAug 16, 2026
Chris Brooks did not play against Pittsburgh due to a hamstring injury and is listed third on the running back depth chart behind Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Chris Brooks has returned to practice from his hamstring injury and been officially removed from the non-football injury list, solidifying his spot in the Packers' backfield trio alongside Josh Jacobs and MarShawn Lloyd heading into Week 1.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks was out for the Packers' preseason opener against Pittsburgh due to a hamstring injury; status for upcoming games unclear.NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026
Earned the nod as second-string running back over MarShawn Lloyd on the Packers' first unofficial training camp depth chart; however, Brooks has been primarily a situational blocker rather than a ball-carrier in Green Bay and has never been given full drives like other Packers backs.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Returning from injury and back in team activities; expected to contribute to both offensive and defensive sides of the football.PositiveInjuryAug 9, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks was activated from the NFI list (hamstring) and returned to practice for the first time in training camp on Sunday, clearing a significant injury hurdle ahead of the preseason opener in Pittsburgh.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Chris Brooks is dealing with a short-term injury in training camp; if he is not ready for the regular season, Pierre Strong Jr., who is getting most of the reps as the next man up, could push into the rosterable conversation.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Chris Brooks is on the NFI list with a hamstring injury and did not participate in the Family Night practice, leaving the Packers' running back depth thin behind MarShawn Lloyd.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Brooks is valued as a blocking back whose contributions could elevate the running back room; the source expresses love for Brooks' blocking ability and suggests his presence would have pushed the running back group rating into the B range rather than the D-C range it received.NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks remains on the non-football injury list with a hamstring injury sustained outside of the facility. There have been no changes to his status as of the practice report.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks remains on the reserve list with a hamstring injury on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list and is out of practice.NegativeInjuryAug 3, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks remains on Green Bay's injury list with a hamstring injury.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks is on the reserve list with a hamstring injury on the NFI (Non-Football Injury) list, sidelining him from training camp activities.NegativeInjuryJul 30, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks remains on the reserve list with a hamstring injury on the NFI (Non-Football Injury) designation, keeping him sidelined from training camp activities.NegativeInjuryJul 29, 2026
Running back Chris Brooks started the 2026 season on the non-football injury list with a hamstring injury and did not practice on Day 1 of training camp.NegativeInjuryJul 28, 2026
Running back placed on non-football injury list at start of training camp; no timeline provided for return.NegativeInjuryJul 27, 2026
Placed on the non-football injury list, indicating the injury occurred outside team activities; this status affects his fantasy availability and timeline for return to practice and games.PositiveRoleJul 22, 2026
Chris Brooks provides roster security through a specialized fullback/pass-protection role and elite special teams contributions, not volume carries. He averaged the same per-carry efficiency as departing Emanuel Wilson in 2025 despite limited touches, and is used primarily in split-back looks as a lead blocker and pass-protector on obvious passing downs. Brooks plays among the highest special teams snap counts of any NFL running back and is a core unit contributor, making his roster spot secure.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Chris Brooks is firmly entrenched as the team's third down back; his role is secure, but the Packers still need a change of pace back behind Jacobs at minimum.