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The Eagles are finally sending WR A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder, according to multiple reports. The deal is pending a Brown physical, of course, but has been expected for months now. ESPN reports that waiting until June 1 allowed the Eagles to split Brown’s $40 million cap hit between this year and next. (NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo calls it $43 million, with $27 million of that on the team’s 2027 cap.)

According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is currently not attending voluntary workouts with the Patriots, instead working out away from the facility. This could be an indication that trade rumors from SI’s Albert Breer about Boutte being available for a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick could be accurate. WR A.J. Brown is still expected to be traded from the Eagles to the Patriots after June 1st according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, which could push Boutte out with WRs Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III completing the current WR room.

The Eagles continue to discuss an A.J. Brown trade, and the Patriots remain highly interested in acquiring him. Brown has been at the center of trade rumors for most of the offseason, but his contract made a pre-June 1st move unlikely. Now, with both sides interested in a deal, Brown appears likely to head to New England as Drake Maye's long-term No. 1 WR.

WR Romeo Doubs has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots on a four-year, $80m deal. After releasing WR Stefon Diggs, the Patriots desperately needed to add to their WR group and will sign the former Packers' WR. He has the potential be lead the Patriots' WRs in snaps opposite of Kayshon Boutte on the outside. His contract indicates a committment to getting Doubs on the field to continue helping the development of QB Drake Maye.

Packers QB Jordan Love (concussion) won't play vs. the Ravens on Saturday night, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Love was limited in practice all week and should be cleared in time for Week 18. QB Malik Willis, who's also listed as questionable with a right shoulder injury, is expected to start against Baltimore, per Schefter. We've had it projected that way all week, so there are no changes to the Week 17 rankings. Expect an extremely run-heavy game from Green Bay.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs (wrist) was a full-go in Wednesday's practice. He hurt his wrist on a fail onside kick recovery in last week's loss to the Bears but is evidently good to go for Saturday night's game vs. the Ravens. Doubs will only be a viable fantasy play in that one if QB Jordan Love clears concussion protocol.

The Green Bay Packers had 7 WRs active for Week 16. All 7 played, but Jayden Reed led the way in snaps. However, QB Jordan Love exited the game early due to a concussion, which led to a change in Green Bay's offensive approach. Additionally, RB Josh Jacobs aggravated a knee injury, which further complicates the Packers' WR offenseive approach heading into what is now a must-win Week 17

Packers WR Romeo Doubs suffered a wrist injury on his failed attempt to recover an onside kick in the fourth quarter of Saturday night's game vs. the Bears. The team is still evaluating the injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. We'll keep you updated on Doubs' status for next Saturday's game vs. the Ravens. His absence would likely mean more snaps for WRs Dontayvion Wicks and Matthew Golden, but neither guy would be a reliable fantasy play.

Packers WR Christian Watson went 4-89-2 on 4 targets in the win against the Bears. Watson tied for the team lead in targets along with TE Luke Musgrave and Jayden Reed in his first game since Week 2. Watson led the WRs with 44 snaps with the most routes run at 21. Watson has finished as a top-12 PPR WR in three of the last four weeks.

Packers WR Jayden Reed (foot, collarbone) has been activated from IR and will play vs. the Bears on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Reed has been out since Week 2 and underwent surgeries for both a broken collarbone and Jones Fracture in his foot. We don't expect Reed to play a full slate of snaps tomorrow and would not use him in Week 14 fantasy lineups. Reed is most likely to take snaps from WR Dontayvion Wicks. Both guys have run over 50% of their routes from the slot this season. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs are the only Packers WRs that can be trusted in starting lineups this week.

Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks was the star of Thursday's win over the Lions, hauling in six of seven targets for 94 yards and two TDs. He scored the game's first TD early in the second quarter on an impressive contested grab in the end zone from 22 yards out. Wicks' second TD came on a quick out from the one-yard line in the third quarter. He iced the game with a 16-yard reception to convert a fourth-and-three with under two minutes to go.

Packers WR Matthew Golden (wrist) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game vs. the Lions after a limited week of practice. We're projecting the rookie to play but will get Green Bay's inactives around 11:30 am ET tomorrow. WR Jayden Reed (foot, shoulder) has been ruled out. He put in a limited week of practice and should have a good chance to return for Week 14. WR Savion Williams (foot) is also out for the Lions game. Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs remain the only viable fantasy plays in Green Bay's WR corps.

WR Christian Watson led Green Bay's limited receiving effort in Sunday's win over the Vikings. He posted team highs in targets (seven), receptions (5), and receiving yards (49) on a day that found the Packers going just 15-of-22 passing for 146 yards. Watson accounted for 33.3% of QB Jordan Love's pass attempts, 35.7% of his completions, and 35.3% of his yardage. WR Dontayvion Wicks followed with four targets, while WR Romeo Doubs became the only other Packer to draw more than two looks. No one besides Watson exceeded 2 receptions.

Packers WR Matthew Golden (shoulder) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Vikings. WRs Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (foot) are active but shouldn’t be in fantasy lineups. Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson will operate the Green Bay’s top two WRs.

Packers WRs Matthew Golden (shoulder), Dontayvion Wicks (calf), and Savion Williams (foot) are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Vikings. We’re expecting Golden and Wicks to play. Williams looks iffier after missing Friday’s practice. But Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson are the only Green Bay WRs that should be in Week 12 fantasy lineups.

The forecast for today's Packers-Giants game calls for sustained winds of 20 mph with gusts between 30-40 mph. That's enough to likely impact play-calling, as well as deep throws and longer kicks. We're downgrading both passing games in this one and would avoid both kickers. The over/under in this game has dipped from 43.5 on Thursday to 42.5.

Packers WR Matthew Golden (shoulder) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Giants. We’ll see if the rookie can make it back for this one, but he shouldn’t be in your Week 11 fantasy plans. WRs Romeo Doubs (chest) and Christian Watson (knee, hamstring) are both off the injury report and should be ready for their usual roles this weekend.

Packers WR Romeo Doubs (chest) was a full-go in Wednesday's practice. He's evidently set to play vs. the Giants this weekend after getting knocked out of Monday night's loss to the Eagles. WR Matthew Golden (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice. We're expecting him back for Sunday's game, but the rookie isn't a bankable fantasy starter.