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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Brooks is the lead back in Green Bay's backfield, commanding 56% snap share and 7 carries in Week 1 versus MarShawn Lloyd's 44% snap share. While neither back was particularly effective against Minnesota's strong front four, Brooks' snap-share advantage establishes him as the primary option in the committee.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
Chris Brooks led the Green Bay backfield with a 56% snap rate compared to MarShawn Lloyd's 44%. Brooks posted 7 carries for 29 yards with one target, matching Lloyd's target count. Neither back was particularly effective given the Packers' offensive line played poorly against the Vikings' front four, limiting both players' fantasy value in Week 1.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd combined for a horrific Week 1 performance, totaling just 66 rushing yards on 20 attempts against the Minnesota Vikings. This poor run game output forced Jordan Love to attempt 42 passes despite completing only 50% against an elite defense.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Chris Brooks finished the afternoon as the more successful player than MarShawn Lloyd in Green Bay's 39-22 loss to Minnesota, despite Lloyd technically playing ahead of him.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Brooks started for the Packers and played a backfield-high 38 snaps but ran only nine routes. He carried the ball seven times for 29 rushing yards, trailing MarShawn Lloyd's 13 carries and 37 rushing yards. The backfield committee approach limits his ceiling.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Chris Brooks is expected to get a good number of running back snaps for the Packers in Week 1, sharing work with MarShawn Lloyd as the team manages Lloyd's injury history.NegativeRoleSep 5, 2026
Chris Brooks is MarShawn Lloyd's main competition in the Packers backfield. The 26-year-old undrafted free agent has 106 touches in his three NFL seasons, positioning him as a secondary option behind Lloyd in the backfield hierarchy.NegativeRoleSep 2, 2026
Chris Brooks is in the mix for the Packers backfield along with MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson, though Lloyd is the frontrunner for the lead back role.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
With Josh Jacobs on the exempt list, Brooks, the Packers' passing-down RB, is likely to play significant snaps in the Green Bay backfield. Brooks was held out of Green Bay's final preseason game, suggesting the team is managing his workload ahead of the regular season.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Brooks took five snaps with the Packers starters in Friday's game vs. the Broncos. While MarShawn Lloyd is the clear handcuff to starting RB Josh Jacobs, Brooks may be the preferred option on passing downs.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Brooks may see increased touches in the Packers backfield alongside MarShawn Lloyd, but Josh Jacobs is still projected to remain a top-10 back even with their incorporation into the offense.NegativeSleeperJul 29, 2026
Chris Brooks is listed as a sleeper running back for the Packers with an ECR of 78 and ADP of 87, indicating expert consensus ranks him significantly higher than average draft position.