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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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Strong has an ADOT of -0.7 as a running back target, indicating he is being targeted significantly short of the line of scrimmage, unlike Josh Jacobs who is the only Packers RB being targeted downfield.

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NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026Acme Packing Company

Pierre Strong has a -0.7 ADOT among Packers running backs, indicating he is being targeted on short routes near the line of scrimmage, consistent with the team's approach to most of their running back group outside of Josh Jacobs.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pierre Strong Jr. has been pushed down to RB3 in Green Bay's depth chart following Josh Jacobs' return; the source suggests Brooks may take Strong's place on the 53-man roster when activated, with Strong potentially being re-signed to the practice squad.

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NegativeDepth ChartOct 26, 2026Acme Packing Company

Pierre Strong Jr. has been pushed down to RB3 in Green Bay's depth chart following Josh Jacobs' addition to the roster; the source suggests Strong could be moved to the practice squad if Chris Brooks is activated from injured reserve.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Strong needed multiple weeks to exit a game with more than one first down as a receiver, indicating limited receiving production. Josh Jacobs' return diminishes his role in the Packers' backfield.

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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Strong's role in the Packers' offense is diminished with Josh Jacobs' return from suspension. The source notes Strong needed multiple weeks to exit a game with more than one first down as a receiver, whereas Jacobs generated three on seven targets immediately. With Jacobs out-touching Lloyd almost 3:1 and establishing himself as the clear lead back, Strong's opportunities are severely limited.

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PositiveRoleOct 24, 2026Acme Packing Company

Moved ahead of Kaleb Johnson in the running back depth chart down the stretch, securing a spot on the game-day roster for the Lions matchup.

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NegativeRoleOct 24, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pierre Strong has been handling running back duties for Green Bay during Josh Jacobs's absence over the first six games of the 2026 season. Strong's role will likely be affected by Jacobs's return to the lineup.

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PositiveSleeperOct 22, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Pierre Strong of Green Bay is a solid sleeper start outside the top 100 in FantasyPros half-PPR flex rankings. With Josh Jacobs returning from the commissioner's exempt list, Jacobs likely won't take on meaningful workload in his first action, leaving Strong with a meaningful share of carries against Detroit's defense that allows ground production. The source recommends starting him at flex for the volume and upside.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Josh Jacobs' return to the Packers, Pierre Strong is now droppable as Jacobs will immediately reassume lead-back status.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

With Josh Jacobs' return to lead-back status, Pierre Strong is now droppable as Jacobs will monopolize the Packers' backfield work.

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PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Pierre Strong is expected to serve as the primary pass-game complement in the Packers' backfield, similar to the role previously held by Chris Brooks.

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NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Strong is ranked 47th in the RB blueprint for Week 7 at Detroit.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Pierre Strong has been 'so bad running the ball' alongside Marshon Lloyd and Caleb Johnson, forcing the Packers to throw more than Matt LaFleur would prefer; this poor performance by the backup running backs could limit Strong's role when Josh Jacobs returns.

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PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Josh Jacobs is returning, but Strong could have contingent upside. MarShawn Lloyd exited Sunday's game and later returned, and Strong benefited with a season-high 16 touches, including five catches. The Packers offense is good and the schedule is fantasy friendly.

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PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026Davis Mattek

Assuming Josh Jacobs returns fully healthy, the source believes Pierre Strong will leapfrog MarShawn Lloyd as Green Bay's passing-down back, a notable shift given Lloyd's role six weeks prior.

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PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Strong usurped both MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson in Week 6 after making his first appearance for the Packers in Week 5. He bested Lloyd 11-8 in carries, earned a 15% target share compared to Lloyd's 3%, and dominated both long-down-and-distance and two-minute snaps. Strong handled 11 carries for 28 yards and caught five of six passes for 39 yards. The source notes that Green Bay's poor offensive line play has made the ground game difficult for all backs, but Strong's pass-catching ability was a welcome addition. The fifth-year former Patriots fourth-round pick spent most of last season on Green Bay's practice squad without registering an NFL snap.

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PositiveRoleOct 20, 2026Footballguys

Strong Jr. played over MarShawn Lloyd in Week 6 and will benefit from Green Bay's improving offensive line and run game alongside Josh Jacobs' return in Week 7.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Led the backfield in snap share (56%), carries (11) and targets (six); before late garbage-time drive, had 11-7 advantage in carries and 5-1 advantage in targets over MarShawn Lloyd; however, Josh Jacobs reportedly will be back next week and sounds like he'll be the lead runner right away.

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NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Strong was tackled at the 1-yard line in Week 6 without scoring a TD on that drive, representing a missed touchdown opportunity.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026RotoWire

Green Bay Packers running back with contingent upside that is likely to evaporate. Strong benefited from Marshon Lloyd's injury and posted a season-high 16 touches including five catches for 39 yards (up from three catches for 11 yards the prior week), with 11 rushing yards on 11 carries. However, Josh Jacobs' return will dominate the backfield; LaFleur will give Jacobs a high-volume opportunity immediately upon his return from injury. While Strong is athletically gifted with pass-catching ability, his role will shrink significantly once Jacobs is fully ramped up.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Pierre Strong looked good last week and earned increased opportunity; he had two third-down conversions in the first half on catches (third and eight, third and 11), suggesting the team believed in him enough to relegate other backs despite Josh Jacobs returning next week.

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PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Pierre Strong looked good in the previous week for the Packers; however, the team believed in Josh Jacobs enough to limit Strong's role, suggesting Strong may see reduced playing time when Jacobs returns.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz

Pierre Strong was among players tackled short of the goal line in Week 6.

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NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Listed as a dart-throw flex option at Detroit with 1% rostered; available as a conditional waiver-wire pickup if the starter is out for Week 7 play.

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NegativeBustOct 19, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

Despite seeing increased snaps, the source advises dropping Pierre Strong because Josh Jacobs is returning to a starting role.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Acme Packing Company

Strong combined with Marshawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson for 15 carries on first downs, gaining just 25 yards net. Play-by-play shows Strong had multiple first-down carries with results of 0 yards, 1 yard, 2 yards, 5 yards, 2 yards, 4 yards, 5 yards, and 2 yards, contributing to the Packers' 18.5% first-down success rate.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Strong combined with Marshawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson for 15 carries on first downs, gaining a net of just 25 yards. Strong's individual first-down carries resulted in: 0 yards, 1 yard, 2 yards, 5 yards, 2 yards, 4 yards, 5 yards, and 2 yards. The run game struggled significantly on first downs, with as many plays going for no gain or negative yardage as they had gains of four yards or more (four each).

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026Acme Packing Company

Pierre Strong Jr. led the Packers backfield in snaps for the second straight week, playing 41 snaps in Week 6 against Dallas after playing 25 in Week 5 against Chicago. Head coach Matt LaFleur recently stated that if Strong, who dealt with a hamstring issue earlier in the year, had been healthy in Week 1, he would have played for the team despite being on the practice squad. The source suggests Strong could be elevated as a game-day replacement when Josh Jacobs is activated, positioning him as the preferred option over Kaleb Johnson.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Pierre Strong Jr. led the Packers backfield with 41 snaps in Week 6 against Dallas despite earlier hamstring issues; head coach Matt LaFleur indicated Strong would have been the starter in Week 1 if healthy, and the source suggests Strong may be elevated as a game-day option when Josh Jacobs returns, potentially over Kaleb Johnson.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Acme Packing Company

Strong recorded a check-down reception from Love that resulted in a third-down conversion early in a Packers drive.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Strong received a check-down from Love on third down for a conversion and later had a loss of yardage on first down, showing limited offensive involvement in the game.

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PositiveUsageOct 19, 2026SleeperNFL

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Pierre Strong literally took MarShawn Lloyd's lunch money, carries... everything 🫩

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PositiveRoleOct 19, 2026Footballguys

Strong took over when MarShawn Lloyd left with an injury; he won't get a similar featured role with Jacobs returning, but the Packers have used a pass-catching complement to save wear. Strong played well and showed he deserves a chance to support Jacobs. Add in all deep leagues, shallow watch list.

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