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Lance Kendricks catches one pass in SNF win.

It was a 13-yard reception to pickup a first down, which helped lead to Green Bay’s first scoring drive (a field goal) in their comeback victory. Kendricks isn’t a fantasy option with Jimmy Graham healthy.

9/10/18 - 01:54 PM ET

Randall Cobb breaks 75-yard game-winning touchdown against the Bears.

Considered a cut candidate by many for some reason, Cobb had an excellent Week 1 game for the Packers. He led the team with ten targets, and he caught nine passes for 142 yards (also team-highs) and one touchdown. The game-winner was on a pass over the middle that Cobb caught, turned up field, and took to the house basically untouched with a little over two minutes to go in the game. Healthy and a key part of Green Bay’s offense, Cobb warrants FLEX consideration.

9/10/18 - 01:54 PM ET

Ty Montgomery gets four offensive touches in Week 1.

As expected, Jamaal Williams drew the start for the Packers, but Montgomery received some snaps behind him. Montgomery carried two times for seven rushing yards and added two receptions for 21 receiving yards in the win over Chicago. As a former receiver, Montgomery again showed great awareness and ability to get open as a receiver, and that will help keep him on the field for a role on offense.

9/10/18 - 01:53 PM ET

Jamaal Williams gets 15 carries in Week 1.

Williams was the clear leader in the backfield for the Packers, but there wasn’t much room to run against the Bears. He gained 47 yards on his 15 carries and did not catch any passes in the game. As the best pass blocker at running back for Green Bay, Williams role seems pretty solidified right now. Consider him more of an RB2/FLEX option next week against the Vikings, though.

9/10/18 - 01:53 PM ET

DeShone Kizer plays in Week 1.

When Rodgers left with what appeared to be a serious knee injury, Kizer had the tough task of coming in relief to finish the second half. Kizer went 4/7 for 55 passing yards, one interception for a touchdown by Khalil Mack, and one lost fumble (caused by Mack). The pick-six was on a screen pass that was not set up well at all. Rodgers has said he’s going to continue playing, so Kizer hopefully won’t have to see the field again and can continue to sit and develop this season.

9/10/18 - 01:52 PM ET

Aaron Rodgers leads Packers to 21 fourth-quarter points in epic comeback.

Rodgers left the game in the first half with what looked to be a potential season-ending knee injury, but he toughed it out and return in the second half to lead Green Bay back to start the season 1-0. Rodgers was 20/30 for 286 yards and three touchdowns, and he also added a 15-yard carry. The scores were to Davante Adams, Geronimo Allison, and a Randall Cobb on a go-ahead 75-yard score late in the fourth quarter. Rodgers has already said he’s playing in Week 2 against the Vikings, but the extent of his knee injury is unclear. He’s unable to scramble around and run like he normally does, but he appeared to be moving and throwing pretty well when he got back on the field last night. Minnesota is a daunting matchup, but don’t be afraid to play Rodgers in Week 2.

9/10/18 - 01:52 PM ET

Jimmy Graham has a quiet night in Packers debut.

Graham caught just two passes for eight yards, and he only totaled four targets in the win. Of course, anyone who watched the game saw that Aaron Rodgers was playing at less than 100% after returning from what looked to be a serious knee injury, and a less-mobile Rodgers could be bad news for Graham’s season outlook, as the two won’t be as likely to connect on broken plays in scoring territory. The former All-Pro is shaping up as a low-end TE1 for next week’s matchup with Minnesota.

9/10/18 - 01:52 PM ET