Jones remains the Packers' lead running back, but he's not a lock to remain hyper-efficient in an offense tailored to new starting QB Jordan Love. The expectation is a higher dose of run-pass option plays, with which Jones hasn't been quite as efficient compared to traditional carries. Jones' numbers in a small sample size with Love over the past two seasons also weren't as good as they were with Aaron Rodgers, complete with a near one-yard drop-off in rushing average and zero explosive plays. Ugliest of all, Love has never reliably thrown to his RBs at Utah State or in Green Bay, with Jones failing to register a single catch from Love over 31 pass plays together. Point is, you'd be wise to bake in a downturn in production from Jones, who has tallied over 1,400 total yards in three of his past four seasons with at least seven scores in each. He's still a No. 2 Fantasy running back worth a top-40 pick, but expect a top-20, not a top-10, finish.
Coach Matt LaFleur has ruled out Jones (knee) ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Kassidy Hill of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Jones thus will miss his second game in a row due to the MCL sprain that he sustained Week 11 against the Chargers. He hasn't practiced since then, but he'll be afforded an extra day of rest before the Packers reconvene for on-field work next Thursday ahead of a road matchup with the Giants on Monday Night Football on Dec. 11. In the meantime, AJ Dillon will continue to man Green Bay's backfield, with Patrick Taylor serving as his primary reserve.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Not participating Friday
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Jones (knee) isn't practicing Friday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
A third straight absence from practice suggests Jones likely will miss his second game in a row. AJ Dillon (groin) dominated carries in last week's win over the Lions, though third-stringer Patrick Taylor ended up playing nearly as many snaps (48 percent) and should be involved in the offense again Sunday night against the Chiefs.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Not practicing Thursday
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Jones (knee) took part in Thursday's team stretch but ultimately didn't practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
While fellow running back AJ Dillon (groin) returned to practice after sitting out Wednesday, Jones remains sidelined due to the MCL sprain that he sustained Week 11 against the Chargers. Jones' absence from the Packers' Thanksgiving visit to the Lions thus wasn't surprising on a short week, but his inability to log any on-field work one week later implies a multi-game absence may be in store. Friday's injury report could be telling for Jones' status ahead of Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Not practicing to begin Week 13
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Jones (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
AJ Dillon (groin) was also sidelined for Wednesday's practice after he filled in for Jones as the Packers' lead back in a 29-22 win over the Lions last week. Given that he's just a week and a half removed from suffering an MCL sprain, Jones could be in store for another absence this Sunday against the Chiefs. Should both Jones and Dillon sit out versus Kansas City, the Packers would be left with Patrick Taylor as their top running back.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Not playing Thursday
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Jones (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game at Detroit, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
One day removed from head coach Matt LaFleur telling Ryan Wood of USA Today that Jones was "highly unlikely" to play Week 12, the running back indeed won't be available Thursday due to the sprained MCL that he suffered this past Sunday against the Chargers. After Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, the Packers are left with AJ Dillon as their potential lead runner, but he's listed as questionable due to a groin issue. If Dillon isn't able to go, the team's backfield will be down to Patrick Taylor and James Robinson.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Unlikely to play Thursday
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Coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Jones (knee) is "highly unlikely" to play Thursday at Detroit, but he doesn't believe the running back will be placed on injured reserve, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
LaFleur's comment backs up a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN earlier Tuesday that Jones has an MCL sprain and is deemed week-to-week after getting injured this past Sunday against the Chargers. Jones has been listed as a non-participant on both of the Packers' Week 12 practice reports so far, while AJ Dillon (groin) has been listed as limited and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) has been a DNP on both occasions. Assuming Jones sits out Thursday, Dillon would be in line for the top gig out of Green Bay's backfield, assuming he's healthy enough to play himself. Patrick Taylor is currently the only running back on the team's depth chart without an injury designation.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Has MCL sprain, likely out Week 12
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Jones has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and is considered week-to-week, making him unlikely to play Thursday at Detroit, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jones went down with a knee injury late in the second quarter of Sunday's eventual win against the Chargers, during which he was carted to the locker room. Considering Jones isn't slated to be available Thursday and reserve RB Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) isn't practicing this week, AJ Dillon (groin) appears poised to be Green Bay's lead runner Week 12 and potentially beyond, assuming he's able to suit up. Beyond Dillon, Patrick Taylor was picked back up off the Patriots' practice squad Monday, while James Robinson and Ellis Merriweather are backfield options on the Packers' practice squad.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Estimated as non-participant
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Jones (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report.
The Packers didn't actually practice Monday but were required to release an injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Lions. Jones was injured just before halftime in Sunday's win over the Chargers with the knee issue and had to be carted to the locker room. Reports after the game suggested Jones avoided a serious injury, but due to the quick turnaround for the Thanksgiving Day game in Week 12, Jones could be facing an uphill battle to play. If Jones sits out against Detroit or is available to handle only a limited role, the Packers will likely lean on AJ Dillon (groin) as their lead back.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Ruled out with knee injury
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Jones (knee) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Chargers.
Jones has been plagued by a hamstring injury for most of the season, and he now is dealing with a new health concern after he appeared to get his leg stuck in the turf as he was tackled on a carry just minutes before halftime. He'll thus finish Week 11 with four carries for 14 yards and one catch (on two targets) for three yards. With Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) also departing the game for good on the same drive, AJ Dillon is the only healthy running back for the Packers for the rest of Sunday.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Early exit from Sunday's game
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Jones departed Sunday's game against the Chargers with an apparent leg injury, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Jones' leg seemed to get stuck in the turf while getting tackled at the end of a run late in the second quarter. After getting medical attention on the field and requiring assistance to get to the sideline medical tent, he was carted to the locker room, per Kassidy Hill of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The nature of the issue isn't known, but AJ Dillon and Emanuel Wilson will man the Packers backfield for as long as Jones is sidelined.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: No injury designation
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Jones (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
This will be Jones' fifth straight appearance since missing three of four games with a hamstring injury between Weeks 2 and 5. His role was limited for a couple weeks after returning, but he played 57 and 56 percent of snaps in the past two games while taking 24 and 17 touches, respectively. Jones should be busy again this Sunday against a struggling Chargers defense.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Logs limited practice Thursday
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Jones (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday.
The Packers listed Jones as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report, and he upheld that activity level as the team took part in an actual practice one day later. The hamstring issue that has lingered since Week 1 is to blame, but he's now been able to play through it in four consecutive games and even handled a normal 41 touches over the last two outings. Still, Jones' status should be watched as the week goes on to make sure he'll be available Sunday against the Chargers.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Limited Wednesday
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Jones (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Jones has yet to put the hamstring injury that he sustained Week 1 in the rear-view mirror, but he has resumed his typical workload the last two contests, combining for 33 carries for 108 yards and one touchdown and eight catches (on 12 targets) for 45 yards during that span. Assuming he's active Sunday against the Chargers, he'll be taking on a defense that has given up the 11th-most touchdowns (eight) and second-most receptions (61) to opposing running backs in nine games this season.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Stymied by Steelers
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Jones rushed 13 times for 35 yards and caught four of six targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Steelers.
Jones struggled to get much going in Sunday's narrow defeat. While he led the Packers in targets, he didn't gain much territory on his few grabs. In the running game, teammate AJ Dillon topped Green Bay with 70 yards on nine carries. The versatile Jones will strive to bounce back at home next Sunday versus the Chargers.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Cleared to play again
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Jones (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
The Packers continue to limit Jones' practice reps even after he handled 24 touches and 57 percent snap share in a 20-3 win over the Rams last week. A similar role is possible this Sunday, though perhaps not guaranteed, as AJ Dillon has often taken on more work, with Jones bothered by a hamstring injury since Week 1. The bigger concern for Week 10 might be the Packers listing three of their starting offensive linemen as questionable; the good news for Jones is that all three managed some level of practice participation this week.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Another limited practice
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Jones (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
The Packers continue to take it easy on Jones during the week as he tends to the residual effects of his Week 1 hamstring issue and his attempts to play through it. He finally was unleashed out of the backfield this past Sunday versus the Rams, taking 20 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown to go with four catches for 26 more yards. Meanwhile, fellow RB AJ Dillon had 10 touches for 43 total yards in that contest. Assuming Jones is active Sunday in Pittsburgh, a similar breakdown of reps between him and Dillon likely will come to pass.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Limited Wednesday
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Jones (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.
Unlike last week, Jones wasn't donning a red non-contact jersey during drills Wednesday, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. Still, the Packers continue to take it easy on Jones due to the hamstring issue that has lingered since Week 1. He didn't seem worse for wear this past Sunday against the Rams, logging a season-high 57 percent snap share on his way to 24 touches for 99 yards from scrimmage and a rushing score. At the same time, AJ Dillon's workload was scaled back to 40 percent of snaps and 10 touches for 43 total yards. Assuming Jones gets through this week unscathed, Green Bay will be operating with its top two backs this Sunday at Pittsburgh.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Scores in win
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Jones rushed 20 times for 73 yards and a touchdown but lost a fumble in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Rams. He also caught four of six targets for 26 yards.
Jones scored a rare first-half touchdown for the Packers, finding the end zone from three yards to begin the second quarter. Although a fumble hurt his performance, Jones still garnered what was comfortably his heaviest workload of this season. After dealing with a hamstring injury early on, Jones' stock is trending up ahead of next Sunday's game versus the Steelers.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Remains limited at practice
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Jones (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
For a second straight session to begin the week, Jones went through drills while wearing a red non-contact red jersey, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com. Jones' lingering left hamstring injury is to blame, which so far his capped him to 29 carries, 10 catches, 244 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in four appearances this season. Friday's practice report will indicate whether or not he heads into the weekend with an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Packers' Aaron Jones: Limited Wednesday
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Jones (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Kassidy Hill of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Jones' hamstring issue continues to linger, but the fact he donned a red non-contact jersey Wednesday was a distinct change from his previous practices while he dealt with the injury, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The Packers have two sessions remaining this week for Jones to return to full participation, but considering he has yet to receive a full workload in any of his four appearances this season, that may not come to fruition.
