AARON JONES NEWS

Packers' resourcefulness will face huge test at Arizona

The Green Bay Packers have demonstrated all season they can win games when they’re not even close to full strength

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow day against Washington Jones ran for 19 yards on six carries and caught five receptions on five targets for 20 yards against Washington on Sunday.

Impact The Washington defense took the run seriously and kept a close eye on Jones in this one, so the explosive runner wasn't able to capitalize in what was a favorable matchup on paper. There's arguably a bright side in that his light workload against Washington might allow the Packers to lean on Jones more aggressively in Thursday's matchup with the Cardinals -- a game that could provide Jones with a favorable bounce-back spot if the the two offenses play to their usual scoring potential.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Today, Week 6

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OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

110 total yards, TD in win Jones rushed 13 times for 76 yards and brought in all four targets for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Packers' 24-14 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Jones complemented an ultra-efficient day on the ground that was highlighted by a 28-yard run with a co-team-high reception tally that included his fourth receiving touchdown of the season. He's notched at least 67 rushing yards in four of five games since a disastrous five-carry, nine-yard tally in the opener versus the Saints, and he'll look to tack on to that strong stretch in a Week 7 home clash with Washington's inconsistent defense.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers throws 2 TDs, runs for 1 as Packers beat Bears 24-14

Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 24-14 victory over the Chicago Bears

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers winning despite struggling in red-zone situations

The Green Bay Packers aren’t striking gold as often whenever they get near the goal line

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to face Chicago Jones (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Chicago, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones was a limited practice participant throughout the week but should be cleared for his typical workload this Sunday against a division rival. The Bears rank 12th in rushing yards allowed (103 per game) and eighth in YPC allowed (3.9), and they've given up the eighth fewest receptions to running backs (20).

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Jones (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Operating under a cap in his practice reps for a third straight week, Jones continues his recovery from an ankle injury that he's been able to gut out the past two games. During that stretch, he combined for 36 touches for 208 yards from scrimmage and no TDs. At the same time, No. 2 RB AJ Dillon has received a bit more work en route to 28 touches for 176 total yards and one score. The Packers may continue to operate with somewhat of a split workload out of the backfield as long as Jones is less than 100 percent, but the team first will have to clear his designation on the final Week 6 injury report, as it's done the previous two weeks.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bears eye share of NFC North lead with Rodgers, Packers

The Chicago Bears have a chance to grab a share of the NFC North lead when they host Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Panthers, Vikings look to solve 2nd-half lulls on offense

The game between the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers on Sunday might just come down to who can score a touchdown in the second half

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

Cincinnati's Joe Burrow seems set to play in an indoor game against a Detroit Lions pass defense (which ranks 30th in adjusted pass defense, via numberFire’s metrics)

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues to be limited in practice Jones (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones again is putting in capped showings at practice for a third week in a row. In his two games while playing through his ankle issue, Jones has compiled 29 carries for 151 yards and seven catches (on nine targets) for 57 yards. Jones will look to ditch his injury designation by the week's end as the Packers prepare to face the Bears' 12th-ranked run defense (103.8 yards per game) Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Packers keep finding solutions as they work through injuries

They’re missing their 2020 All-Pro left tackle, their best pass rusher and their top cornerback

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season high on ground Jones rushed 14 times for 103 yards in Sunday's 25-22 overtime win against the Bengals. He also caught four of five targets for six yards.

Impact Jones' season-high rushing output was fueled by a monster, 57-yard gain through contact late in the fourth quarter. The tailback looked good on many of his other carries as well, but Jones saw backup AJ Dillion get in the end zone instead of him with a 12-yard touchdown catch to start the second quarter. Dillion's 12 overall touches also approached Jones' 18, but with a highly efficient performance on the ground, Jones compensated rather well. With now four straight games with at least 95 scrimmage yards, the dynamic Jones approaches Week 6's matchup against the division-rival Bears in great form.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Aaron Jones nearly goes distance on 57-yard rumble Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones rushes for a gain of 57 yards.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • NFL.COM

Cleared for Week 5 Jones (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Cincinnati, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones was a limited participant in every practice for a second straight week. Last week, he ended up taking 15 carries for 48 yards and three catches for 51 yards in a 27-17 win over Pittsburgh, playing 63 percent of offensive snaps. That's right in his usual workload range, and Jones should stay similarly busy this weekend, though he won't have the help of starting center Josh Myers (out - finger).

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Thursday Jones (ankle) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact Jones is mimicking exactly how he went through Week 4 prep this week -- consecutive limited sessions -- before he suited up this past Sunday against the Steelers. He was able to log 63 percent of the offensive snaps en route to 15 carries for 48 yards and three catches (on four targets) for 51 yards in that victory. Assuming he gets through Friday unscathed, too, Jones should handle a similar workload Sunday in Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers, Packers rolling again, prepare for Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor knows Aaron Rodgers well

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

The Carolina Panthers’ defense started the season hot, but were a little less scary last week against Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains limited by ankle Jones (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones operated under a similar practice regimen last week, logging capped showings Wednesday through Friday. The ankle injury didn't stop him from playing and producing this past Sunday versus the Steelers, with Jones finishing with 99 yards from scrimmage on 18 touches. Assuming Jones maintains at least limited practice activity Thursday and Friday, he should enter this weekend's matchup in Cincinnati without an injury designation.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 109 all-purpose yards in win Jones rushed 15 times for 48 yards, secured three of four targets for 51 yards and returned one kickoff for 10 yards in the Packers' 27-17 win over the Steelers on Sunday. He also...

Impact Jones predictably had a difficult time finding running room against the stingy Steelers front, and his late third-quarter fumble in Pittsburgh territory may have cost the Packers at least three points. However, Jones still put together a strong, albeit unspectacular, fantasy effort with a season-best receiving yardage tally, and he also got a chance to get some rest late and let AJ Dillon handle rushing duties with the Packers enjoying a comfortable lead. Jones will look to bounce back with better production on the ground against an improved Bengals run defense in a Week 5 road battle.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dak Prescott, Aaron Jones, Tyler Lockett top list of stars the NFL Draft missed on

The NFL scouting process is inexact – as illustrated by this list of players who far outperformed their draft spots, Rob Rang writes.

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Injuries force Packers to utilize their offensive line depth

The Green Bay Packers’ offensive line looks quite a bit different from last year’s version

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play Sunday Jones (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact Both Jones and backup running back AJ Dillon (back) had their practice reps capped to an extent this week, but the pair will be available Sunday. Throwing out the season-opening loss to the Saints when he had seven touches, Jones has been busy the past two games, totaling 44 touches for 211 yards from scrimmage and five TDs.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE