Chris Brooks

Packers RB Emanuel Wilson has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Broncos with an illness. RB Josh Jacobs is already questionable with his knee issue. We don't expect the illness to keep Wilson from playing tomorrow, but the Packers elevated RB Pierre Strong from the practice squad as insurance. Strong joins Wilson, Jacobs, and Chris Brooks on the active roster. We'll keep you updated on this backfield leading up to 4:25 pm ET kickoff tomorrow.

Brooks actually played only eight fewer snaps than Emanuel Wilson, but he was mostly used on passing downs and as a breather option. There's not enough meat on the bone in this Packers running game to support two backs. Regardless of Josh Jacobs' Week 13 status, Brooks is not a worthwhile FLEX play.

The Packers let Jacobs test out his knee in warmups but ultimately chose to shut him down for a week. Jacobs is dealing with a knee contusion and was listed as questionable for today's game after getting in a light week of practice. For a team eying a playoff run, this is the prudent move. Emanuel Wilson will draw the start versus Minnesota. Wilson out-carried Chris Brooks 11-1 in relief of Jacobs last week. That split puts him in the RB2 ranks for Week 12.

Packers RB Emanuel Wilson drew workhorse usage in Sunday's win over the Vikings, with Josh Jacobs inactive. He rushed 28 times for 107 yards and 2 TDs, adding 2 receptions for 18 yards among two targets. Chris Brooks handled eight carries as the No. 2 RB, collecting just 21 yards (2.6 per carry).