Packers (at Lions): Josh Jacobs was back Matthew Golden was hurt in the 2Q but played through it Personnel on dropbacks: 11 at 70%, 13 at 15%, 12 at 15% RBs: Josh Jacobs: 69% opp share, 61% rush att share, 45% route share, 33% TPRR, 2.62 YPRR, 100% of i10 rush att, 0% of 2min RB snaps, 60% 3rd down snap share No ramp-up at all - he was the lead back in his 1st game back The run game is still struggling, but he’s going to get TDs and catch passes, so he’s a high-end RB2 MarShawn Lloyd: 31% opp...

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NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kraft was one of the primary beneficiaries of the Packers' offensive success over the middle of the field, catching four passes for 48 yards and 1 TD. The Lions' linebackers (who received a D grade) were not particularly strong in man or zone coverage, allowing Kraft and Josh Jacobs to exploit the middle of the field.

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NegativeMatchupOct 26, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Kraft exploited the Lions' linebackers, who received a D grade for their coverage performance. Kraft caught four passes for 48 yards and 1 TD, with most of the Packers' damage coming over the middle of the field. The Lions' linebackers were not particularly strong in man or zone coverage, though they did contribute to holding Green Bay to just 60 rushing yards and 3.2 yards per carry.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tucker Kraft played 57 snaps in Week 7, establishing himself as the clear primary tight end for the Packers; he is the TE1 in the offense.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Acme Packing Company

Tucker Kraft played 57 snaps in Week 7, maintaining his role as the Packers' primary tight end.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Kraft got free for a touchdown, though the play may have involved interference by Christian Watson running his route.

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PositiveUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kraft got free for a touchdown against the Lions defense, though there was a potential pass interference argument involving Christian Watson's route running on the play.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kraft was targeted twice on the Packers' second drive: first for a 22-yard gain on 4th-and-2 from midfield, then for a 14-yard touchdown reception in the right corner of the end zone, finishing the drive and tying the game.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Acme Packing Company

Kraft had a strong game for the Packers tight end position: he caught a 22-yard pass on a 4th-and-2 from midfield, then finished the drive with a 14-yard touchdown reception in the right corner of the end zone to tie the game at 7-7 on National Tight Ends Day.

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kraft caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Jordan Love in the first half, scoring the Packers' only touchdown through halftime.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 25, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Kraft finally joined the fantasy party in Week 7 after being awaited all season; he scored the first TD for the Packers in their matchup with the Lions and is off to a hot start, with a chance to finish as a top TE1 for the week.

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PositiveNewsOct 25, 2026Zain Dhanani

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Tucker Kraft has a TD on his 3rd straight National TE Day

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PositiveUsageOct 25, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Packers tight end scored on National Tight Ends Day with two key plays: 22-yard fourth-down conversion after Lions coverage bust left him wide open; 7-yard TD reception after scrambling away from pressure when Jack Campbell fell down in coverage, tying game 7-7.

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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted that Tucker Kraft has recovered well from injury and improved each week, currently playing good football for the Packers' offense.

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PositiveRoleOct 25, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Kraft has recovered well from injury and is playing at a high level; Lions head coach Dan Campbell noted that Kraft has improved every week since returning and is currently playing good football, positioning him as a functional part of the Packers offense.

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PositiveProjectionOct 25, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Matthew Berry ranks Tucker Kraft as the 57th-ranked player in his Week 7 rankings.

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PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026Zain Dhanani

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On Tucker Kraft: Watching Brian Branch on film is fun - he is all over the place Against the Packers he’s usually on the TEs in the box or in the slot In 2 games since 2024 Kraft vs Lions (w/ Branch): 10 targets 21% TPRR 1.34 YPRR 63 total yards Branch off Achilles could be a step slow, but he’ll probably be better than what they’ve had Kraft is still a smash play, but it’s less of a smash than w/o Branch

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NegativeMatchupOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kraft faces a Lions defense with a fair share of struggles defending tight ends, and the source specifically notes that Brian Branch's return could provide the answer Detroit needs against him, suggesting vulnerability in this matchup.

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PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Kraft ranks 3rd in the NFL in receiving yards on deep play-action passes against single-high defenses with 76 receiving yards on 2 targets and 2 receptions; three of those four catches came in Week 5 against the Bears. The source highlights Kraft as a key component of Green Bay's deep passing attack that the Lions defense must account for.

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PositiveUsageOct 24, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Kraft ranks 3rd in the NFL in receiving yards on deep play-action passes against single-high defenses with 76 receiving yards on 2 targets and 2 receptions; three of the four combined catches by Kraft and Matthew Golden on deep play-action passes against single-high shells came in Week 5 against the Bears, highlighting Green Bay's vertical passing attack effectiveness.

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PositiveMatchupOct 24, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tucker Kraft is in a smash spot in Week 7 against Detroit, facing a Lions defense that has been vulnerable to tight ends. After a slow start following a torn ACL, this could be the breakout spot where Kraft puts up at least 50 yards and a touchdown in a projected high-scoring affair.

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PositiveRoleOct 23, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Tucker Craft could deserve a bump in rankings if DeVonta Smith is ruled out, potentially increasing his role and opportunity; however, he faces a tough matchup with Lions safety Brian Branch expected to return. Despite this, the Lions defense has allowed 11 additional fantasy points per game to tight ends compared to the next worst group, making them still the worst defense against the position.

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PositiveNewsOct 23, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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Fantasy Football league-winners who you might actually be able to add to your team: 1. Parker Washington 2. Tucker Kraft 3. Jeremiyah Love NINE players to add to your roster now! <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czp-uKMnxoI>

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PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Kraft is a strong start despite still searching for his breakout game. He has a 19 percent target share over the past two weeks, good for seven targets per game on the Packers' now pass-first offense. He faces a Detroit defense giving up 31.9 PPR points per game to opposing tight ends, 10 points clear of the No. 2 defense in TE points allowed.

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PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026RotoWire

Bold prediction for a spike-week performance across various formats. Kraft has been an absolute efficiency machine on a per-target and per-route basis historically; if he approaches past efficiency levels, starter totals could extrapolate into something huge. Recent target trends show rise in volume: 8, 7, and 8 targets over the past month as Green Bay leans into the passing game. Dream matchup against Detroit, which allows the most receptions and receiving TDs to opposing tight ends; Kraft has 2 TD catches in his last 2 games vs Detroit. Only one game this season with 15+ points, so upside remains. Potential for multiple TDs in a shootout environment against this leaky defense.

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