Falcons' Robinson and London excel while Packers' run game remains fantasy dead weight

Atlanta’s offense continued to shine on Thursday Night Football, with running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London each generating more than 28 points in standard PPR scoring. Their production limited opportunities for other Falcons, such as tight end Kyle Pitts, who has struggled to secure targets.

Green Bay persisted with a three-man running back rotation that offered little upside for fantasy owners. With top back Josh Jacobs on the Commissioner's Exempt List, the Packers split snaps between MarShawn Lloyd, Chris Brooks and Kaleb Johnson, none of whom showed a clear advantage. The team also ranked among the league’s bottom three in run-blocking over the first two weeks, prompting a near-complete abandonment of the ground game.

"The only way a Green Bay running back will be fantasy-viable is if Jacobs returns or one of the backs can pull away from the others," the analysis noted.

The Packers’ receiving corps adjusted after slot receiver Jayden Reed left with a neck injury. Matthew Golden recorded his first 100-yard game, while Christian Watson and tight end Tucker Kraft continued to see the bulk of targets. Backup wide receiver Skyy Moore saw increased snap time but is not expected to contribute fantasy points.

Tight end Kyle Pitts, a former PPR-league starter, has been used on just over half of offensive snaps and has caught only two passes in three games. Despite a high snap rate in 11-personnel sets, his route participation and target rates remain well below last season’s levels, leading analysts to recommend keeping him out of fantasy lineups for now.

Other notes: Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. started, with Tua Tagovailoa listed as the backup. Rookie wide receiver Zachariah Branch earned his first start but remained behind Olamide Zaccheaus on the depth chart.