Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Love on Saturday. It was his only catch of the game. Wicks sprung free down the right sideline and caught the ball with several yards of separation from his defender. Wicks has been an interesting sleeper candidate for 2024. While it is only the preseason, Wicks' early involvement should be encouraging for prospective fantasy managers. Wicks finished 2023 with 39 receptions for 581 yards and four touchdowns. No Packers wide receiver has established themselves as a clear No. 1 in the offense, leaving Wicks room to improve upon those numbers. Wicks finished the game with his lone reception on his only target, as the starters did not last past the first drive. Look for more flashes from Wicks as the preseason continues, and keep an eye on him during the fantasy draft season.
Aug 10, 2024 9:49 PM EST
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.
Jul 17, 2024 9:00 PM EST
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.
Jan 19, 2024 4:45 PM EST
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.
Jan 14, 2024 8:19 PM EST
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.
Jan 12, 2024 9:32 PM EST
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.
Jan 7, 2024 8:16 PM EST
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.
Jan 5, 2024 12:36 AM EST
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.
Dec 31, 2023 7:09 PM EST
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (chest) was "very limited" in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable to play on Sunday night in Week 17 against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. Wicks injured his chest in the Week 16 win over the Carolina Panthers and appears to be on the wrong side of questionable to suit up on Sunday night. The Packers are going to be missing Christian Watson (hamstring) for the fourth straight game as well, so rookie Jayden Reed (toe), Romeo Doubs and rookie tight end Tucker Kraft figure to be quarterback Jordan Love's top three targets through the air in a difficult matchup on the road. If Wicks is out on Sunday night, rookie Malik Heath will likely have an expanded role as the No. 3 receiver.
Dec 29, 2023 3:20 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle, chest) were both absent from practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Watson strained his right hamstring in Week 13 and hasn't practiced or played since, so fantasy managers should expect him to miss yet another contest in Week 17 on Sunday night against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. The rookie Wicks had been seeing more involvement in the offense with Watson sidelined, but he suffered a chest injury in the Week 16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and is now in jeopardy of missing this weekend's game. Jayden Reed (chest, toe) also missed last week's game, but he is back at practice this week and could return on Sunday evening. Reed has been a touchdown machine of late and would be an enticing option for fantasy lineups in Week 17 if he's active and both Watson and Wicks are out.
Dec 28, 2023 3:56 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (chest, ankle) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of his team's Week 17 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Wicks injured his chest while making a touchdown catch in Week 16 and did not return to the game. His missed practice on Wednesday is not a great sign for his availability heading into Week 17. On the bright side, the Packers got Jayden Reed (toe) back practicing after he missed last week's game. Stay tuned to Wicks' practice reports for the remainder of the week.
Dec 27, 2023 9:38 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (chest) won't return to Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. He hauled in a 21-yard touchdown right before halftime, but also suffered a chest injury as he tumbled into the end zone. Wicks was in obvious pain on the sideline and the Packers have decided to hold him out for the rest of the game. Romeo Doubs, Malik Heath, and Samori Toure should split up the reps at wide receiver for the rest of this game.
Dec 24, 2023 3:31 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) is officially active for Week 16 versus the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction as of Sunday morning. The rookie is coming off a six-catch, 97-yard game and should continue to have a significant role with Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (chest, toe) sidelined. In fact, Wicks might even operate as the top receiver over Romeo Doubs. The rookie is a very strong WR3/FLEX play in Week 16.
Dec 24, 2023 11:38 AM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) had been listed as questionable but is expected to play in Week 16 versus the Carolina Panthers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The rookie is coming off a six-catch, 97-yard game and should continue to have a significant role with Christian Watson (hamstring) not expected to play. Even as the No. 3 wide receiver behind Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs, Wicks has shown enough this season to warrant consideration as a WR3/FLEX play in Week 16.
Dec 24, 2023 8:05 AM EST
For the second straight day this week, Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) was limited in the team's practice. Wicks should be able to suit up this weekend against the Carolina Panthers and he could have an even bigger role if both Christian Watson (hamstring) and fellow rookie Jayden Reed (chest, toe) are unable to play. With Watson out each of the last two games, Wicks has caught eight of his 13 targets for 117 yards, including a near 100-yard game in last week's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The matchup against the Panthers is a bottom-five one for opposing pass-catchers this year, but if both Watson and Reed are sidelined this week, Wicks will certainly command some attention as a flex play in deeper leagues.
Dec 22, 2023 12:02 AM EST
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Wicks also had some limited practices last week before suiting up in the Week 15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 22-year-old Wicks did his part, though, posting season-highs in catches (six), targets (seven) and receiving yards (97) while playing 78 percent of the offensive snaps with Christian Watson (hamstring) out for the second straight game. Wicks has now seen 13 targets through the air in the last two weeks, and his fantasy stock is on the rise as a WR4/flex, especially if Watson misses another game this weekend versus the Carolina Panthers. Fellow rookie Jayden Reed (chest, toe) remains on the injury report as well.
Dec 20, 2023 6:30 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks had a team-high six catches for 97 yards in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The wideout didn't find the end zone. However, he still led the way on the receiving end for the Packers, which is impressive, considering he entered the contest carrying a questionable tag because of an ankle injury. That said, the 22-year-old isn't a reliable fantasy option. But he could see a surge in production in Week 16 versus the Panthers if Jayden Reed (toe), AJ Dillon (thumb), and Christian Watson (hamstring) aren't available.
Dec 17, 2023 6:13 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring), who was listed as doubtful, is officially inactive on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Meanwhile, rookie Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), who was listed as questionable, is active. Wideout Samori Toure will be a healthy scratch for this one. Watson will miss his second straight game with a right-hamstring injury he suffered in Week 13, and it remains to be seen if he can return to play in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers. In his absence, Green Bay will move forward once again with Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed and Wicks as their top three wideouts. Reed has found the end zone four times in the last five games (two through the air, two on the ground). Wicks will be a boom/bust deep-league flex option now that he's officially active.
Dec 17, 2023 12:09 PM EST
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) is officially questionable to play in Week 15 on Sunday against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wicks suffered an ankle injury late in Monday night's loss to the New York Giants and is now iffy to suit up this weekend. Christian Watson (hamstring) is likely to miss his second straight game as well, as he's listed as doubtful to play. If Wicks is inactive on Sunday, the Packers will be down to Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed as their top two receivers for quarterback Jordan Love, giving one of Samori Toure or Malik Heath a chance to step into the No. 3 role. The 22-year-old Wicks was believed to be dealing with a high-ankle sprain, which would make him likely to miss at least one week of action. Wicks has shown flashes in his first NFL season with 25 catches, 394 yards and a touchdown in 12 games, but he'll be a highly volatile deep-league WR4/flex if he's active.
Dec 15, 2023 2:54 PM EST
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) were both unable to practice with the team on Wednesday. Rookie Jayden Reed was limited with an ankle injury, so Green Bay's receiving corps is a bit beat up heading into a Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday. Watson hurt his hammy in Week 13 and didn't practice or play in Monday night's loss to the New York Giants. Watson and Wicks are going to need to practice on Thursday or Friday to have a realistic shot at playing this weekend. If both Watson and Wicks are unavailable in a nice matchup against the Bucs, Romeo Doubs and rookie tight end Tucker Kraft would be in line for additional targets as the Packers look to get back into the win column.
Dec 13, 2023 8:04 PM EST
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