DECEMBER 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
AJ DILLON #28 - RUNNING BACK - GREEN BAY PACKERS
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'This is gonna be a fun day': Packers' AJ Dillon gets his chance and runs wild Packers rookie RB AJ Dillon gets his chance and runs wild in rout of Titans.
Packers RB AJ Dillon breaks out, but Lambeau Leap a work in progress “I’ve got to go look at film and figure out how to do better next time,” AJ Dillon said, describing his leap attempt rather than his running...
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A.J. Dillon's top runs from first 100-yard game of his career Week 16 Check out Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon's top plays from his first career 100-yard game.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Explodes for two scores on SNF Dillon rushed 21 times for 124 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 40-14 win over the Titans.
Impact Dillon turned in the surprise performance of Week 16 (and possibly the season) when he more than doubled his total yardage for the year in one fell swoop. Jamaal Williams (quad) had to sit this one out, opening the door for the Packers' third-string back to burst onto the scene. Additionally, the blowout nature of Sunday's contest allowed him to receive over 20 touches. Dillon was a second-round pick for the Packers in this year's rookie draft, so the team clearly believed in his talent enough to take the Boston College product that high even with a proven workhorse like Aaron Jones under contract. Dillon was averaging 4.8 yards per carry on 24 attempts prior to Sunday's coming out party, so there are flashes of high fantasy upside here. As for the rest of this season, Williams' health and a potentially closer score against the Bears should lead to tempered expectations in Week 17.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
AJ Dillon upstages Derrick Henry as Green Bay Packers beat Tennessee Titans Dillon carried 21 times for 124 yards and two touchdowns — Henry, meanwhile, carried 23 times for 98 yards — in the Packers' 40-14 victory o...
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
AJ Dillon's top runs from first career 100-yard game | Week 16 Check out Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon's top plays from his first career 100-yard game.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • PACKERS.COM
A.J. Dillon bowls through Titans like pins on physical TD run Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon bowls through Titans like pins on physical TD run.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • NFL.COM
AJ Dillon's top runs from first 100-yard game of his career | Week 16 Check out Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon's top plays from his first career 100-yard game.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • NFL.COM
A.J. Dillon's HUGE Night Garners the First 2 TDs of His Career!
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • YOUTUBE
A.J. Dillon's first career TD showcases elite footwork on 30-yard sprint Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon shows elite footwork for 30 yards on first career TD run.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • NFL.COM
Packers RB AJ Dillon records first career touchdown vs. Titans Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon shows elite footwork for 30 yards on his first career TD run.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • PACKERS.COM
4th & 1? No Problem for A.J. Dillon
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Packers: It’s time for AJ Dillon to shine with Jamaal Williams out AJ Dillon should see a bigger role for the Packers offense in Week 16. AJ Dillon is the Green Bay Packers' future at running back. The fact...
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A.J. Dillon Fantasy Outlook Boosted by Jamaal Williams Green Bay Packers' running back Jamaal Williams is questionable to suit up in Week 16 due to a quad injury. Though there's nothing concrete...
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Breaks 18-yard run Dillon had one carry for 18 yards in Saturday's victory over the Panthers.
Impact It appeared Dillon would get a few carries after Jamaal Williams left the game with a quad injury, but with Green Bay's offense sputtering in the second half and the Panthers closing the gap on the scoreboard, the Packers instead leaned on Aaron Jones the rest of the way. Dillon would step into the backup role in Week 16 if Williams is unable to go, but in a game that will have major seeding implications, Jones would likely get the bulk of the work in that scenario.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No offensive snaps Week 14 Dillon didn't play an offensive snap during Sunday's 31-24 win over the Lions.
Impact The rookie second-round pick was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday but played only a handful of snaps on special teams in his return. Dillon is unlikely to be much of a factor in the offense if Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams remain healthy down the stretch.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return Dillon (illness) was activated off the exempt/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Impact The transaction means Dillon could potentially play this week against the Lions after a five-game absence due to COVID-19. The 2020 second-round pick has played sparingly this season and likely won't see a massive workload with both Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams healthy for the divisional matchup.
DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off COVID-19 list The Packers activated Dillon (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Impact Dillon missed four straight games due to his time on the COVID-19 list, but it looks as though he'll be available for Sunday's upcoming away game against the Lions. Given the amount of time Dillon has spent away from practice, though, the Packers could opt to ease him back into action. In any case, Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams are in line to continue operating as the top options out of Green Bay's backfield.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Spotted at Wednesday's practice Dillon (illness) participated in Wednesday's practice, indicating he could be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list soon, John Doran of Fox 11 News Green Bay reports.
Impact Dillon has been away from the Packers' facility since testing positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 2. His presence at practice signals that he's since tested negative for the virus twice within 24 hours and is no longer experiencing symptoms. The rookie second-rounder is thus eligible to be activated, but the Packers may want Dillon to regain some conditioning before adding him to the 53-man roster. Once he's deemed ready to go, Dillon will slot in as the No. 3 running back behind Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains in COVID-19 protocol Coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that Dillon (illness) has returned to the Packers' facility but continues to work his way through the NFL's COVID-19 protocol, Tom Silverstein of...
Impact Dillon is more than three weeks removed from testing positive for the virus, missing three games as a result. There's no telling when he'll be cleared to resume regular activities, or when his conditioning will be enough to be considered for work out of the backfield. That said, LaFleur believes Dillon "can contribute a lot" once he does. Until then, Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams will continue to get the bulk of the RB reps for Green Bay.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Matt LaFleur says it’s ‘full speed ahead’ for Thursday’s game at San Francisco despite AJ Dillon’s positive COVID-19 test AJ Dillon, who played 17 snaps during the Packers’ 28-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Lambeau Field, was officially placed on...
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