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Missing players dominate Packers-49ers rematch in prime time

Several of the key players who helped fuel dominating San Francisco wins over Green Bay last season won't be available for the NFC title game rematch

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers head to San Francisco for another matchup with 49ers

What a brilliant idea: The defending NFC champion 49ers hosting the team they vanquished in January to get to the Super Bowl, the Packers

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers face 49ers for 1st time since NFC title game loss

The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco meet for the first time since last season's NFC title game

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Without AJ Dillon, Jamaal Williams — and likely Aaron Jones — Matt LaFleur faces big game-plan challenges "Matt has done a good job of mixing the personnel up to find ways to get our guys on the field," Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said. "An...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Without AJ Dillon, Jamaal Williams — and likely minus Aaron Jones, too — Packers coach Matt LaFleur faces big game-plan challenges "Matt has done a good job of mixing the personnel up to find ways to get our guys on the field," quarterback Aaron Rodgers said. "And it’s r...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Packers may have to face 49ers without top 3 running backs

The Green Bay Packers could be missing their top three running backs when they visit the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

To be game-time decision Coach Matt LaFleur said a decision on whether Jones (calf) will play this week will come down to the wire ahead of Thursday's game at San Francisco, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Pres...

Impact Jones was listed as LP on Monday's practice estimate and officially was a limited participant at Tuesday's walk-through. Ideally, the Packers would like him to elevate to full by Wednesday, but considering the state of their backfield, waiting until a pregame workout Thursday seems like a prudent approach. With both Jamaal Williams (not injury related) and AJ Dillon (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Jones, Tyler Ervin and practice squad member Dexter Williams are the only running backs available to the Packers. As a result, Jones may have a huge workload this week if he's able to get past (or play through) his strained calf.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Jones (calf) was limited at Tuesday's walk-through, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones and Tyler Ervin are the only available running backs on the active roster, with Dexter Williams waiting in the wings on the practice squad, after Jamaal Williams (not injury related) landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to being a high-risk close contact of AJ Dillon (illness). Jones seems to have a chance to play Thursday at San Francisco after practicing for the first time since Week 6 prep, but much may depend on how he fares in Wednesday's session. If he's able to prove his health, he likely will be the lead back, with Ervin and potentially practice-squadder Williams taking on complementary roles.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams, Chris Carson impacting Week 9 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams, Chris Carson, Devonta Freeman, and Kenyan Drake are all dealing with issues that could keep them out in Week 9...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packers dealing with plenty of adversity during busy week

This hasn’t been an ideal start to a busy week for the Green Bay Packers

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited on practice estimate Jones (calf) is listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Jones missed a second straight game in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, as the Packers have been taking a precautionary approach to his return. Although the team didn't hold practice, Monday's practice estimate signals that Jones will return to the field Tuesday, affording him a chance to play Thursday against the 49ers. His presence is even more important now that rookie AJ Dillon is on the reserve/COVID-19 list, as Jamaal Williams is the only remaining healthy running back on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cook's 4 TDs help Vikings knock off Packers 28-22

Dalvin Cook gained 226 yards from scrimmage and became the first Viking in over four decades to score four touchdowns in a single game as Minnesota defeated the Green Bay Packers 2...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Jones Injury Update Boosts Jamaal Williams Week 8 Fantasy Outlook The Green Bay Packers will be without their starting running back when they take on the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 NFL action as Aaron Jone...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Vikings-Packers game prediction from Ben Goessling It seems to be a tough task for the Vikings defense to slow Aaron Rodgers, even if the Packers don't have Aaron Jones.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Packers Fans Get Bad News on Aaron Jones Injury Status for Week 8 Matchup With Vikings Both fantasy managers and Green Bay Packers' fans alike have been waiting patiently all week to hear the verdict on on their star running ba...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Packers' Aaron Jones ruled out (calf) vs. Vikings Packers running back Aaron Jones has been dealing with a calf injury since last week and will be forced to miss his second straight game.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vikings hurting at CB vs. Packers, who rule out RB Jones

The Minnesota Vikings could be without three of their top four cornerbacks on Sunday at Green Bay, an ominous sign for facing Aaron Rodgers

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out again Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jones will miss a second straight game, and his continued absence from practice suggests he may not be ready for a Thursday matchup with the 49ers four days later. Jamaal Williams got 19 carries and five targets on 89 percent snap share in last week's win over Houston, while AJ Dillon was limited to five carries on 23 percent of snaps. It's possible the Packers look to get Dillon more involved, but Williams is still the safe bet to pile up touches and yards while Jones is unavailable.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice again Jones (calf) isn't at Friday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact A third consecutive absence suggests Jones isn't likely to play in Sunday's game against Minnesota, but it's still possible the Packers list him as questionable or doubtful rather than officially ruling him out on the final injury report. Jamaal Williams played 89 percent of offensive snaps in last week's win over Houston, piling up 114 total yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' slide casts shadow over rematch with Packers

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings looked like the NFC North's top two contenders as they prepared to face each other on the season's opening weekend

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNP on Thursday Jones (calf) didn't practice Thursday, Olivia Reiner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact As coach Matt LaFleur mentioned Wednesday, the Packers will be "very careful" with Jones as he recovers from the strained calf he suffered in practice last week. Jones didn't suit up Week 7 at Houston, yielding the backfield to Jamaal Williams (114 yards from scrimmage, one TD) and rookie second-rounder AJ Dillon (11, zero). With no practice reps under his belt this week, Jones is trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Vikings, but he still has one more practice to make his case for active status.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Injury Updates: Aaron Jones, Mark Ingram, Joe Mixon affecting Week 8 start 'em, sit 'em decisions Aaron Jones, Mark Ingram, and Joe Mixon are

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packers' Rodgers, Adams to challenge young Vikings CBs again

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Davante Adams are coming off big performances in a 35-20 victory over the Houston Texans

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers: Important not to rush Aaron Jones back too soon The Packers shouldn't rush Aaron Jones back from injury. We all know the importance of Aaron Jones to the Green Bay Packers offense. However...

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM