Jared Smola

Packers TE Tucker Kraft returned to practice this week, less than nine months after surgery to repair a torn ACL and partially torn LCL and meniscus in his right knee. Kraft said his doctors told him his knee looks like it's more than a year removed from surgery. "[The doctor] told me my knee looks spectacular, almost like he had never seen rehabilitation like mine," he said.

2026 Fantasy Football Impact: Will the Efficiency Return? Kraft said back in June that he expected to be full-go for Week 1, and this news keeps him on track. We'll keep a close eye on how Kraft looks coming off the multi-ligament knee injury. His fantasy production has relied on top-end efficiency. Kraft led all TEs in PPR points per game through Week 8 last year but ranked just 12th in expected points per game. He's priced as the TE7 in Round 7 in consensus PPR ADP.

What They're Saying Insider Clarence Hill: "Jaydon Blue continues to burn up the practice field with big runs. He had two would-be touchdowns on long runs on Thursday.