Greg Jennings Fantasy News 2012/2013

[HacheMan]

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Greg Jennings - WR - GB - Aug. 12 - 3:51 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Coach Mike McCarthy declined to put a timetable on Greg Jennings' (concussion) return when pressed by reporters Sunday.
Jennings has missed ten days of camp after suffering a concussion in the Packers' preseason scrimmage. "I'm shooting in the dark," McCarthy said. "It's not going as well as Greg would like. It's going to be a couple more days." Teammate James Jones isn't a head doctor, but sounded optimistic. "Greg will be fine," promised Jones. "He's just going through the procedures and all that stuff. I believe it's his first one he's ever had, so they're just monitoring him."
Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter
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[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Greg Jennings' return from his concussion has reportedly been "smooth."</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Jennings was fully cleared within two weeks of his original concussion. He even played in the third preseason game, compiling two catches for 37 yards on five targets. The August 3 concussion will only be a factor if Jennings takes another blow to the head during the season.
Aug. 29 - 12:03 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Coach Mike McCarthy indicated that Wednesday will be a "big day" for Greg Jennnings' (groin) availability against the Bears Thursday night.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"His workout and his rehab went pretty good," said McCarthy. "Tomorrow will be the big day. We're dealing with the groin, how he responds to it will be an endurance issue." Labeling it an endurance issue suggests Jennings has a good chance to suit up, but may be a poor bet to play a full snap count.
Sep. 11 - 3:37 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Greg Jennings - WR - GB - Sep. 12 - 5:40 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">A league source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter it "sounds like 50/50" as to whether Greg Jennings (groin, doubtful) suits up for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Jennings is looking to pull a Jason Witten and play despite a "doubtful" tag. Doubtful designations technically means there's a 25 percent chance a player suits up, but doubtful players almost always end up sitting out. The Packers could just be doing their best to keep the Bears on their toes. If you're an owner, it's still safest to assume Jennings will be out. Even if he does play, owners with depth at receiver might be wise to opt for a healthier option.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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[HacheMan]

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Greg Jennings - WR - GB - Sep. 18 - 12:28 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Greg Jennings (groin) is expected to return to practice this week.
Jennings was held out of last Thursday's win over the Bears to ensure that he'd be near 100 percent going forward. By the time this week's game against the Seahawks rolls around, he will have had two full weeks to recover from his seemingly minor strain. It's safe to pencil Jennings back in as a solid WR1. James Jones heads back to his bench role after faceplanting in his spot-start.
Source: Mike Vandermause on Twitter
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[HacheMan]

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Greg Jennings - WR - GB - Sep. 20 - 1:31 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Greg Jennings (groin) was held out of practice on Thursday.
As opposed to a veteran day of rest, this appears to be a setback after Tuesday's return to a padded practice. Coach Mike McCarthy told Sirius NFL radio that Jennings is "frustrated" and "doesn't feel like he has a handle on (the injury) yet." McCarthy added that Jennings has been "up and down" and his early-week work "didn't go as well as we thought." McCarthy confirmed after Thursday's practice that Jennings is "not where we hoped he would be." Barring a return for Friday's practice, Jennings has the look of a no-go for Week 3 in Seattle.
Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter
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[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td class="bodyCopy">ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Greg Jennings (groin) is expected to play in Monday night's game against the Seahawks.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Jennings is officially "questionable," but practiced fully on Saturday. Schefter describes Jennings' ailment as "lingering," while FOX's Jay Glazer reported Sunday the Packers were initially worried the injury could sideline their No. 1 receiver upwards of four weeks. Nevertheless, Jennings appears intent on playing at less than 100 percent after sitting out in Week 2. Official word should come down around 7ET this evening. If Jennings suits up, it won't be an easy night against the Seahawks' physical secondary.
Sep. 24 - 11:10 a.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Greg Jennings (groin) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Hindered by the injury, Jennings hasn't been the same threat after the catch this season. He's averaging just 6.3 yards per on 11 receptions. Expect Jennings to play, but he's more of a borderline WR2/3 even in a potential shootout.
Sep. 27 - 5:09 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

[HacheMan]

Packers coach Mike McCarthy says Greg Jennings "could not open up into a full stride" after aggravating his groin injury in Sunday's win, and that he's "back (to where he was a) couple weeks ago."


Jennings was out for Week 2 after going down in Green Bay's opener, and limited in Week 3. It's bad news for a player who has suffered four different injuries going back to last December, and could sideline him for another 1-2 games. Owners shouldn't count on Jennings playing in Week 5. James Jones is likely to start opposite Jordy Nelson against the Colts.



Source: Tyler Dunne on Twitter
Oct 1 - 4:10 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Greg Jennings (groin) has been ruled out for Week 5 versus the Colts.


"With Jennings, we felt like we were going around in a circle," said coach Mike McCarthy. "Why wait until Sunday? Shut him down for a week, concentrate on rehab." The Green Bay Press-Gazette suspects Jennings could miss "a couple of weeks or more" after aggravating the injury. Jennings is in a contract year, so it behooves him to be at peak strength once he starts putting his play on game film again. James Jones and Randall Cobb are acceptable WR3 options versus the Colts this week.




Oct 4 - 2:47 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Greg Jennings (groin) did not participate in Packers practice Wednesday.


Jennings has pledged to hold himself out until he's close to 100 percent after rushing back the first time he injured his groin, so he should be expected to miss his second straight game Sunday. Things could change quickly if he resumes practicing on Thursday or Friday, but fantasy owners need to be prepared to be without Jennings for at least one more week.



Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter
Oct 10 - 1:11 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Although he's yet to completely rule himself out for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Greg Jennings (groin) is not expected to play in Week 6.


Still in shutdown mode, Jennings has not even tried running at full speed yet. "I've kept things the same, making sure I don't rush it back like I did before," said Jennings. James Jones and Randall Cobb are viable WR3 options for another week.

Related: James Jones, Randall Cobb

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Oct 11 - 4:34 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Packers declared WR Greg Jennings, RCB Sam Shields, NT B.J. Raji, RB Johnny White, LB Nick Perry, TE D.J. Williams and G Greg Van Roten inactive for Week 7 against the Rams.

It's a laundry list of notable players for perhaps the league's most banged-up team, but no real surprises. Solid rookie Casey Hayward will get the start in place of Shields, while Davon House (shoulder) will make his 2012 debut. Perry and D.J. Smith's absences leave huge voids in the Packers' linebacker corps. Fourth on the depth chart behind Alex Green, James Starks and John Kuhn, White isn't expected to contribute outside of special teams.



Oct 21 - 11:37 AM

 

[HacheMan]

Greg Jennings won't test his injured groin until Thursday.

That, of course, means he won't practice Wednesday. Per the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Packers want Jennings to wait until Thursday to test his groin ahead of a possible return to practice on Friday because "they don't want to fatigue him early in the week." Sidelined since Week 4, Jennings has said he won't return to game action until he's near 100 percent. There's no guarantee that will be this week.


Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter
Oct 22 - 4:23 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Coach Mike McCarthy confirms Greg Jennings is "concerned" about how slow healing his groin injury has been.

Jennings recently sought a second opinion, and doesn't appear close to a return to practice. Fantasy owners shouldn't count on Jennings suiting up before the Packers' Week 10 bye, particularly with the Packers having little need to rush him back against the Jaguars or Cardinals. If Jennings isn't ready to play by Week 11, his season will be bordering on "lost."


Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Oct 24 - 5:48 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Greg Jennings' Tuesday sports hernia surgery has been delayed because of Hurricane Sandy.

Apparently Jennings was going under-the-knife somewhere in the Northeast. Jennings' operation shouldn't be delayed more than a few days, but even a few days could be a factor in getting back in time for the fantasy playoffs. Jennings' best-case scenario was believed to be returning in Week 12 or 13, but prudent fantasy owners should plan to be without him until Week 14.


Source: Packers on Twitter
Oct 29 - 4:17 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Greg Jennings' original plan called for him to begin running at full speed three weeks after surgery.

Jennings went under the knife on Nov. 1. He says he's already pain-free and ready, but admitted he doesn't see "eye to eye" with his doctor on a return date. With aggravation a concern and Randall Cobb/James Jones playing at a high level, the Packers will likely exercise extreme caution. A limited return in Week 13 appears reasonable.


Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Nov 13 - 10:52 AM

 

[HacheMan]

Greg Jennings (groin) remains absent from Packers practice.

There will be no miracle return against the Lions. Although Jennings expects to return "sooner" rather than later, it's extremely doubtful he'll be ready for Week 12. Week 13 remains a best-case scenario.


Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter
Nov 14 - 1:23 PM

 

[HacheMan]

Greg Jennings (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Out since Week 4, Jennings will almost certainly be on a snap count against the Vikings, but with James Jones falling off the radar of late, it shouldn't take him long to make his presence felt. Although Jennings could be in for 1-2 slow weeks from a fantasy perspective, he needs to be 100 percent owned with the playoffs nearly upon us.


Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter
Nov 28 - 1:22 PM