Wicks was plagued by drops (9) in 2024 and now has to battle even more competition for targets after the Packers took Matthew Golden in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. In redraft leagues, he can be left on the waiver wire but he is a fine stash in deeper Dynasty leagues due to his occasional flashes of brilliance and young age.
Wicks (calf) is not participating in practice Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Wicks' calf injury has forced him to miss back-to-back preseason games, meaning Saturday's exhibition finale against Seattle will be his finale chance to log game reps before the regular season. Malik Willis appears in line to draw a final preseason start Saturday with Jordan Love (thumb) not yet ready for 11-on-11 reps. Elsewhere in Green Bay's receiving corps, Jayden Reed (foot) and Savion Williams (hamstring) are not practicing, while Romeo Doubs returned from his back injury Monday.
Wicks (calf) isn't playing against the Jets in Green Bay's first preseason contest Saturday.
Wicks has been nursing a calf issue since late July and has been in and out of practice. As such, it's not surprising that he won't play Saturday, though there hasn't been any suggestion that the wideout's injury is a serious concern. Top wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) is also sitting out Saturday's matchup, leaving rookie Matthew Golden and veteran Romeo Doubs as the top pass-catching options for Jordan Love, who is slated to see some action.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Sitting out practice again
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Wicks (calf) is not participating in practice Thursday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
Wicks has been managing a calf injury since late July, so it seems unlikely that he'll be in consideration to suit up for Saturday's preseason opener against the Jets. The third-year wideout appears to simply be managing a minor injury, though, as the Packers haven't expressed any concerns about his long-term availability. Jayden Reed (foot) is also sitting out practice Thursday.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Sidelined again
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Wicks (calf) was unable to practice Saturday, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Wicks was bothered by a calf injury early in camp and has been on and off the practice field. After missing sessions early in the week, he was able to partially practice both Thursday and Friday. It's unclear if Wicks' lack of participation Saturday is the sign of a setback or is just maintenance.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Able to practice Friday
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Wicks (calf) participated in the early portion of Friday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
It was previously thought that Wicks and Jayden Reed (toe) would sit out the session, but both wideouts ended up practicing. As the coming campaign approaches, Wicks is competing for targets in a crowded Green Bay WR corps that also includes Reed, Matthew Golden, Romeo Doubs and Savion Williams.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Back at practice Thursday
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Wicks (calf) is participating in practice Thursday, though he spent time off to the side on a stationary bike during 11-on-11 drills, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Wicks appears to be limited Thursday after a calf injury forced him to miss Green Bay's prior session on Tuesday (the team rested Wednesday). It's encouraging to see the third-year pro already back on the field, even if he's not yet cleared for team reps. Wicks is competing for standing in one of the league's most crowded wide receiver corps, and depending on how consistent a performance he's able to log throughout training camp and the preseason, there seems like a wide range of outcomes for his utilization in 2025.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Dealing with calf injury
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Wicks (calf) is not practicing Tuesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Wicks participated in Green Bay's first five training camp practices but has now picked up a calf injury, and a timetable for his return hasn't yet surfaced. The Packers added first-round wideout Matthew Golden (who is already taking first-team reps), third-rounder Savion Williams and Mecole Hardman in free agency, providing increased competition for Wicks in a WR corps that also returns Jayden Reed and Romeo Doubs, with Christian Watson (ACL) also tentatively working back into the mix later in the 2025 season. Wicks' separation skills are beyond repute, so if he can clean up his issues with drops (tied for third in the league with nine in 2024), he could take a step forward despite the added competition, but if consistency issues continue to plague the 2023 fifth-round pick he may simply fade into a murky rotation lower on the depth chart.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Five catches as Watson goes down
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Wicks caught five of six targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Bears.
Wicks led the Packers in catches while finishing four receiving yards shy of Malik Heath's team-leading total in the regular-season finale. Both depth wideouts could maintain elevated roles on the road against the Eagles in the wild-card round, as fellow wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) exited Sunday's loss due to a non-contact injury and Romeo Doubs (illness) didn't dress. Wicks caught 39 of 76 targets for 415 yards and five touchdowns in an up-and-down regular season.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Four grabs against Vikings
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Wicks caught four of five targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Vikings.
Wicks finished second in playing time among Packers wideouts, handling a 73 percent offensive snap share in the contest. The 23-year-old's five targets were also second-most among Green Bay pass catchers, trailing only Romeo Doubs (11). With teammate Christian Watson (knee) inactive for the game, Wicks saw a more prominent role than usual, but if Watson can play Week 18 against the Bears, Wicks would likely be headed for a downturn in his snap count.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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If Christian Watson (knee) remains out in Week 18 against the Bears, then Wicks is in play as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues. In the past two games with Watson hurt or out against New Orleans and Minnesota, Wicks has 12 targets for seven catches, 56 yards, and a touchdown.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Clicks in Week 16
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Wicks was targeted seven times and had three receptions for 13 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 34-0 victory over the Saints.
Wicks didn't add much production after finding the end zone on Green Bay's opening drive, but that was his first touchdown since Week 7. Wicks has gotten more involved after a quiet midseason stretch, and he could be busier than he has been in Week 17 if fellow wideout Christian Watson (knee) is unable to go.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Week 17 Waiver Priority List
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Christian Watson (knee) injured his knee Monday night against the Saints, and we'll see what his status is for Week 17 at Minnesota. If Watson is out, then Wicks can be a potential No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in a great matchup against the Vikings, who are No. 1 in most Fantasy points allowed to receivers. Watson left the Week 4 game against Minnesota, and Wicks stepped up with five catches for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Four catches in division loss
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Wicks secured four of five targets for 49 yards in the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
Wicks tied Tucker Kraft for second in targets and Christian Watson for the team lead in receptions, although he was a distant second to the latter in receiving yards. Nevertheless, it was notable that Wicks logged four more targets than No. 1 receiver Jayden Reed, who went without a catch. Wicks has back-to-back four-reception outings heading into a Week 15 road matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday night, Dec. 15, but he could be looking at a reduced role if Romeo Doubs (concussion) returns for that game.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Week 14 Waiver Priority List
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Wicks could have an expanded role for the second game in a row in Week 14 at Detroit if Romeo Doubs (concussion) remains out. Doubs was out in Week 13 against Miami, and Wicks had four catches for 30 yards on five targets. The Lions are No. 4 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Wicks could be a nice sleeper if he continues to be a prime target for Jordan Love against Detroit. Wicks is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
Wicks recorded four catches on five targets for 30 yards Thursday in a 30-17 victory versus the Dolphins.
Romeo Doubs (concussion) missed the Thanksgiving Day game, making room for more opportunity for Wicks. The latter was on the field for 89 percent of Green Bay's offensive snaps after not playing more than 40 percent of the team's offensive snaps over the previous two weeks. Wicks' production remained modest, however, and if Doubs is able to return to action next Thursday against Detroit, Wicks may again spend more time on the sideline than on the field.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Week 13 Waiver Priority List
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Wicks is worth adding in deeper leagues heading into Week 13 since Romeo Doubs (concussion) could be out against the Dolphins. Wicks ended his two-game slump with a 25-yard reception in Week 12 against San Francisco, but it was his lone catch on just two targets. It's risky to use Wicks in the majority of leagues, but if Doubs is out, then he could have the chance to help managers in deeper formats for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Back in box score
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Wicks was targeted twice and had one reception for 25 yards in Sunday's 38-10 victory over the 49ers.
Wicks was shut out in back-to-back appearances leading up to Sunday's contest, but he got back on the board with a long reception in the fourth quarter of the game. Opportunities have been lacking for Wicks, who has just three 20-yard receptions in 2024 after racking up 11 of those across 15 regular-season games in 2023. He could see a boost in targets in Week 13 if Romeo Doubs (concussion) is unable to play, but he will enter with just three receptions for 36 yards across his last four appearances, and he will take on a Miami defense that has shut down wideouts as well as anyone.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Shut out once more
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Wicks was targeted once and did not catch a pass in Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Bears.
Wicks did not record a reception in the final game Green Bay played before its Week 10 bye, and that was the case again Sunday. Wicks has shown he can produce when given the opportunity, but he simply is not getting those right now, as over the last three games his team played he averaged just 22.7 snaps per contest while totaling only six targets. It might take an injury to Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs or Christian Watson for Wicks to regain a prominent spot in the game plan.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Finishes without reception
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Wicks was targeted three times and did not catch a pass in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions.
Wicks would have had a better day had he hauled in a pass from quarterback Jordan Love in the end zone during the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest, but when it was all said and done he was shut out in the receptions department for the third time in nine games. Wicks has found pay dirt four times this season, but he has totaled just 16 catches, and all of Green Bay's receivers are healthy, so it could be worth making a roster move with the Packers on bye Week 10.
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Packers' Dontayvion Wicks: Draws just two targets
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Wicks was targeted twice and caught two passes for 11 yards in Sunday's 30-27 victory over the Jaguars.
Wicks found the end zone for the fourth time this season his last time out, but he did not do much for fantasy players that included him in Week 8 lineups. He remains capable of producing when given the opportunity, but he has had fewer of those of late, as since injuring his shoulder Week 6 his snap count has taken a noticeable hit. Wicks could get back on track Week 9 against a Lions team that has allowed opposing wideouts to rack up a league-high 124 receptions, but his prospects will take a hit if starting quarterback Jordan Love (groin) is unable to go.
