Questionable
Injury Illness
Est. Return 12/14/2025
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
88
YDS
351
TD
3
YDS
87
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
An undrafted free agent out of Fort Valley State in 2023, Wilson emerged as a reliable depth option in the Packers' backfield last season. The 25-year-old essentially took over the No. 2 role behind Josh Jacobs that was expected to go to MarShawn Lloyd, turning 114 touches into 550 scrimmage yards and five total touchdowns while averaging a strong 4.9 yards per carry. All three backs are expected to return for Green Bay in 2025, but Wilson's usage could shrink significantly if Lloyd can overcome his injury issues. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a one-year, $1.03 million contract with the Packers in April of 2025.
Questionable due to illness
Wilson was added to the Packers' injury report Saturday due to an illness, and he is now listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
The illness is a new issue for Wilson, as he wasn't listed on the Packers' injury report during Week 15 prep. He has served as the Packers' primary backup running back for Josh Jacobs this season, and the latter is working through increased swelling in his knee that also has him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. The Packers reinforced their backfield depth Saturday by elevating Pierre Strong from the practice squad, and if one or both of Jacobs and Wilson were to be sidelined for Week 15, then Strong and Chris Brooks would be in line for increased roles on offense against Denver.
The illness is a new issue for Wilson, as he wasn't listed on the Packers' injury report during Week 15 prep. He has served as the Packers' primary backup running back for Josh Jacobs this season, and the latter is working through increased swelling in his knee that also has him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest. The Packers reinforced their backfield depth Saturday by elevating Pierre Strong from the practice squad, and if one or both of Jacobs and Wilson were to be sidelined for Week 15, then Strong and Chris Brooks would be in line for increased roles on offense against Denver.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Emanuel Wilson's 2025 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
4.5%Positive Run %
88.6%% Yds After Contact
77.2%Avg Yds After Contact
3.1Rushing TD %
3.4%Touches Per Game
7.8% Snaps w/Touch
43.3%Air Yards Per Game
-2.2Air Yards Per Snap
-0.12% Team Air Yards
-0.9%% Team Targets
4.1%Avg Depth of Target
-1.9 YdsCatch Rate
86.7%Drop Rate
6.7%Avg Yds After Catch
9.0% Targeted On Route
14.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Packers- Josh JacobsQues
- Emanuel WilsonQues
- Chris Brooks
- Pierre Strong
- MarShawn LloydIR-R
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Broncos pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
68.6
Cornerbacks
71.1
Safeties
58.6
Linebackers
67.4
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
A product of Division II Fort Valley State College, Wilson went undrafted in 2023 but proved to a useful depth option in the Packers' backfield, particularly in the playoffs. Wilson's power and burst make him a weapon between the tackles and a threat to break through to the second level, and he has some pass-catching skills as well. Josh Jacobs replaced Aaron Jones at the top of the Packers' depth chart this offseason and the team also drafted MarShawn Lloyd in the third round, but Wilson could still be in the team's plans.
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Workload remains limited
Wilson had three carries for 10 yards in Sunday's 28-21 victory over the Bears. He also returned two kickoffs for 55 yards.
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Just four totes in Week 13
Wilson carried the ball four times for 14 yards in Thursday's 31-24 win over the Lions.
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Joined by Jacobs again in Week 13
Wilson is poised to take a step back in the Packers backfield for Thursday's game at Detroit with Josh Jacobs (knee) active, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports.
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Big workload in win
Wilson rushed 28 times for 107 yards and two touchdowns while bringing in both targets for 18 yards in the Packers' 23-6 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
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Slated for leading role with Jacobs out
Wilson is slated to lead the Packers backfield Sunday versus the Vikings with Josh Jacobs (knee) inactive, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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Could get more Week 15 carries
Wilson could see an expanded workload Sunday against the Broncos, as Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports that Josh Jacobs didn't practice Thursday and is day-to-day due to a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Jacobs missed Week 12 due to a knee injury and Wilson excelled while making a spot start, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns against the Vikings. The same knee apparently stiffened up on Jacobs in Week 14 against the Bears, putting his status for Week 15 against the Broncos in doubt. Denver boasts an elite run defense, but Wilson would likely handle a heavy workload nonetheless if Jacobs doesn't play Sunday.
Jacobs missed Week 12 due to a knee injury and Wilson excelled while making a spot start, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns against the Vikings. The same knee apparently stiffened up on Jacobs in Week 14 against the Bears, putting his status for Week 15 against the Broncos in doubt. Denver boasts an elite run defense, but Wilson would likely handle a heavy workload nonetheless if Jacobs doesn't play Sunday.