Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks recently received high praise from his teammate. During a sit-down with Bleacher Report, Packers quarterback Jordan Love said he believes Wicks is going to have a monster year. The second-year wideout totaled 39 receptions, 581 yards, and four touchdowns during his rookie season. Wicks has shown flashes of big-play ability, but the lack of a true No. 1 receiver does put more stress on Wicks and his teammates. The fact Love is saying these things about Wicks should mean that the young wideout will have an increased role next season. Fantasy managers should monitor this situation heading into camp. Wicks might be a sneaky late round option as fantasy draft season approaches.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks will go on the road to take on the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs on Saturday. The rookie scored the first passing touchdown of the day last week against the Dallas Cowboys but ended with only two receptions for 25 yards. With all of the Packers' pass catchers back healthy, Wicks' role has diminished. Even in a positive matchup, the 22-year-old is a risky dart throw due to the sheer number of weapons at the Packers' disposal. Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Romeo Doubs are all better options in DFS, but Wicks will be in play for the bargain hunters trying to pick sneaky options in tournaments.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks caught both of his targets for 25 yards and a touchdown during the team's 48-32 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie got involved early, catching the game's first touchdown pass on a 20-yard strike from quarterback Jordan Love, but was hardly seen after the play. The Packers wide receiver corps was at full strength for the first time in a long time Sunday, and since Love threw just 21 passes, there were not many targets to spread around the offense. Wicks' hot end to the regular season guarantees his role in the offense, and he will remain a solid flex option in DFS next week due to his big play ability.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks will go on the road to take on the Dallas Cowboys in the first week of the NFL playoffs. The rookie ended the year on a high note, scoring two touchdowns and helping propel the Packers into the playoffs. He has been a mainstay in the offense, with Christian Watson (hamstring) missing the season's final five games. However, Watson could make his return after getting a week of limited practice participation, pushing Wicks' snap share down. Dallas has been top-five in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers this season, so the 22-year-old will be a risky boom-or-bust flex option in DFS tournaments this weekend with a boost in value if Watson is ruled out.
Dontayvion Wicks Hauls In Two Touchdowns In Week 18
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks caught six of seven targets for 61 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 17-9 win over the Chicago Bears. The rookie caught a touchdown in both the second and third quarters, which ended up being the only two end zone drives of the game. Since Week 14, Wicks has seen his role in the offense increase due to the loss of Christian Watson (hamstring), and he has capitalized on his opportunity multiple times. Watson should be good to go next week, but now that Romeo Doubs (chest) status for next week is up in the air, the 22-year-old could be a sneaky flex option for those playing in daily fantasy formats next week when the Packers take on the Dallas Cowboys.
Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks Suiting Up Against Bears
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jayden Reed (chest) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest) are active for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Both players had been listed as questionable but were trending in the right direction after practicing all three days this past week. Reed, Wicks, and Romeo Doubs should all see significant opportunities this week with Christian Watson (hamstring) sidelined. Of the group, Reed has the most fantasy appeal, ranking as a high-end WR3.
Dontayvion Wicks, Jayden Reed Questionable For Sunday
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (chest) and Jayden Reed (chest) are both questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Christian Watson (hamstring), who has missed the last four games, is also questionable, but he appears to have a better shot at returning in a must-win game for the Packers. Before getting hurt in the Week 17 win over the Minnesota Vikings, Reed had six catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns with both Watson and Wicks out. Even if Watson returns to action this weekend, Reed, who we expect to play, will be the most expensive and attractive DFS play. The 23-year-old has been a touchdown machine in the second half of his first NFL season and has found the end zone seven times in the last seven games. On the flip side, Chicago isn't friendly to opposing wideouts, so all of Green Bay's receivers have some level of bust potential as well.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (chest) improved from a limited practice to log a full session on Thursday. Wicks was inactive for last Sunday night's Week 17 win over the division-rival Minnesota Vikings due to bruised ribs, but he is very much on course to return in Week 18 versus another division foe in the Chicago Bears for the regular-season finale. The 22-year-old fifth-round pick has put together a rather encouraging rookie year overall despite several injuries as Green Bay's No. 3 wideout, gathering 33 of his 51 targets for 520 yards and two touchdowns in 14 contests. With Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (chest) limited on Thursday, Wicks could be in for an expanded role if one or both of his teammates are unable to go on Sunday.
Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks Limited
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring), Jayden Reed (chest) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest) were all listed as limited in the team's walkthrough practice estimation on Wednesday. It's the first time that Watson has been listed as limited in a practice since he injured his hamstring all the way back in Week 13. It doesn't necessarily mean the 24-year-old will return for a must-win Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears, but he's making good progress. Even if Watson does get the green light this Sunday, he'll be a volatile fantasy option in DFS lineups in a tough matchup, especially if both Reed and Wicks are also active. With Watson and Wicks out in last week's win over the Minnesota Vikings, Reed went off for six catches, 89 yards and two touchdowns. Reed has been a touchdown machine in the second half of his rookie campaign with seven total scores in his last seven games.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (chest) won't play on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings. The 22-year-old was limited in practice on Friday, resulting in a questionable tag heading into the contest. While there appeared to be a chance Wicks would be out there in Week 17, he'll have to sit this one out. The Packers also won't have Christian Watson (hamstring), meaning Jayden Reed (toe), who is active, and Romeo Doubs should be Jordan Love's primary receiving options.
