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Green Bay Packers Defense vs Running Backs

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Packers allow to running backs. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

10.9
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
88
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Packers

Players who have historically scored most against the Green Bay Packers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Saquon Barkley
PHI
23.2
avg pts vs Packers (2 games)
#2 Target
Javonte Williams
DAL
16
avg pts vs Packers (2 games)
#3 Target
Jahmyr Gibbs
DET
15.6
avg pts vs Packers (5 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games running backs faced the Green Bay Packers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2026 Wk8 Chuba Hubbard
CAR
24.9
S2026 Wk7 Jahmyr Gibbs
DET
17.3
S2026 Wk6 Javonte Williams
DAL
13
S2026 Wk6 Tyler Goodson
DAL
1.9
S2026 Wk5 D'Andre Swift
CHI
17.3
S2026 Wk5 Roschon Johnson
CHI
9
S2026 Wk4 Kenny Gainwell
TB
10.7
S2026 Wk4 Sean Tucker
TB
7
S2026 Wk4 Bucky Irving
TB
6.1
S2026 Wk3 Bijan Robinson
ATL
35.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Green Bay Packers defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Green Bay Packers allow an average of 10.9 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (88 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Green Bay Packers?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Green Bay Packers: Saquon Barkley (23.2 avg pts in 2 games), Javonte Williams (16 avg pts in 2 games), Jahmyr Gibbs (15.6 avg pts in 5 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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