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After the 2016 season, the Green Bay Packers were looking for a new top running back. Eddie Lacy had just been let go by Green Bay, and options in the backfield were thin. Then-general manager Ted Thompson used two mid-round picks on running backs Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones, in the fourth and fifth rounds, […]

Monday Night Football will feature the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers squaring off to decide who will sit atop the NFC North. The Packers will again head into this week’s matchup without Davante Adams as he continues to heal a turf toe he suffered in Week 4. As seen last week, a short-handed Green […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones rewrote record books last Sunday, rushing for four touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys. In the process, he collected 182 scrimmage yards — including 107 on the ground, on 19 carries, and 75 as a catcher on seven receptions. Last week’s explosion of production was proof that selecting Jones […]

Touchdown celebrations have always been a part of football culture. It’s strange not to see players like Aaron Jones not celebrating the most creative way they can after accomplishing a great TD. However, there are some instances where celebrations are deemed excessive or taunting. That’s exactly what the league found Jones guilty of during their […]

As we look back on Week 5 and prepare for the Week 6 start ’em sit ’em options, it’s been yet another week where Christian McCaffrey owners are grinning from ear to ear. Again, if you were lucky enough to draft McCaffrey, then you’re almost guaranteed a fantasy football championship at this point. The Carolina […]

With each passing NFL Sunday, two of the league’s major storylines remain the same: Christian McCaffrey’s unmatched dominance and the New England Patriots’ historically excellent defense. McCaffrey and the Patriots’ stingy defense are touched upon in this article, in addition to a rough outing from a veteran kicker and breakout performances from two talented young […]

Heading into Sunday’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers had a difficult task in front of them. Star receiver Davante Adams was out with a toe injury and it seemed like their running game was nonexistent, after running back Aaron Jones had a combined 40 yards in the previous […]

The Green Bay Packers secured a convincing win against the Dallas Cowboys thanks to the efforts of running back Aaron Jones. To no surprise, his performance graded out rather well with the usual metrics. Jones enjoyed a career day with 107 yards and our touchdowns on 5.6 yards per carry. His performance garnered a high […]

A man named Aaron has been tearing up the NFL for the Green Bay Packers recently. However, it’s not the Aaron most Green Bay fans have been familiar with. The man of the hour for the Packers right now is running back Aaron Jones. He has been an important fixture for the Packers this season […]

Plenty of Hall of Fame and legendary running backs have faced the Dallas Cowboys, but none have done what Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Jones did on Sunday. Jones racked up four rushing touchdowns against the Cowboys defense, something that has never been done, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. According to Demovsky, Jones is also the […]

The Green Bay Packers squared off with the Dallas Cowboys in a Week 5 matchup between two of the better teams in the NFL. With both holding a 3-1 record heading in, this promised to be a good game. However, through three quarters, it was being dominated by someone most people probably weren’t expecting to […]

Aaron Jones has been having an amazing day for the Green Bay Packers in their Week 5 battle against the Dallas Cowboys. After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4 on Thursday Night Football, the Packers wanted to come out this week and make a statement. They have made that statement so far. At […]

After two disappointing performance by Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, averaging just 1.7 yards per carry, he has been able to turn things around things week against the Dallas Cowboys. Aaron Jones sprints for the 18-yard @packers TD! #GoPackGo #GBvsDAL @showtyme_33 📺: FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports appWatch free on mobile: https://t.co/d6meepU6Nz […]

Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys in a key Week 5 matchup. It is a game the Packers really want to win to get back on track after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles last week. Getting back on track is a word that Jones will look […]

Is it hard to make judgments of the Green Bay Packers early on. Matt LaFleur is undefeated so far as a head coach, but he is hard to predict. He seems determined to give Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams an equal opportunity. For Fantasy Football owners, this is frustrating because Jones is clearly the better […]

Although Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones did not enjoy the biggest day on the ground; he still managed to leave his mark with two touchdowns in the 27-16 victory over the Denver Broncos. It appears his performance has revealed a rather impressive trend. According to Pro Football Focus, Jones is averaging more than […]

The Green Bay Packers did not practice on Monday. However, they did announce estimated practice participation designations. In doing so, starting running back Aaron Jones was listed at “limited” for the Monday session with a shoulder injury. It’s unknown of the severity or exact placement of the injury. Many others joined Jones as limited, including: […]

The Denver Broncos are still looking for their first win of the 2019 NFL season. Head coach Vic Fangio appears to be concerned about finding ways to stop Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones. Jones is coming off a stellar performance against the Minnesota Vikings. According to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, Fangio has […]

The Green Bay Packers relied heavily on running back Aaron Jones in their 21-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. Despite his strong performance, it seems head coach Matt LaFleur is not looking to replicate another lopsided affair in the backfield. Jones tallied a career-high 23 carries in the win over Minnesota. According […]

Aaron Jones put together a massive performance for the Green Bay Packers in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. It was a pleasant sight for the fans after seeing Jones struggle in the season-opener against the Chicago Bears. He ended up rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries against the Vikings. Now, […]

The Green Bay Packers escaped with a narrow win over their NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings, on Sunday. One reason was the contribution of running back Aaron Jones. Rookie head coach Matt LaFleur was complimentary of Jones’ game. Per The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman on Twitter: “He did an unbelievable job. He was our player […]

They say that offense wins games in the NFL, but defense wins championships. So where does that leave the Green Bay Packers after a 2-0 start to the 2019 season? Two wins against divisional rivals, the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. Two wins in which the defense stepped up to deliver the victory. It’s somewhat […]

The Green Bay Packers have officially started the 2019 NFL season off with a 2-0 record under rookie head coach Matt LaFleur after a hard-fought 21-16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings this week. After defeating the Chicago Bears in Week 1, the Packers have now beaten their top two NFC North competitors in the first […]

Aaron Jones and the Green Bay Packers are set to face another major NFC North rival in Week 2, as they will take on the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. After heading into Soldier Field and knocking off the Chicago Bears by a final score of 10-3, the Packers are feeling confident and have a […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading into Week 2 with a 1-0 record after beating the Chicago Bears last Thursday by a final score of 10-3. Now, the Minnesota Vikings are next up on the schedule. Another NFC North showdown for the Packers and another chance to make a statement. Matt LaFleur and company are […]

Going into 2019, we know the primary suspects for the best running backs in fantasy football. The Saquon Barkleys, the Christian McCaffreys, the Ezekiel Elliotts (if he actually plays), etc. But what about the halfbacks who may not be taken that early but can provide great value later on? In other words, who are the […]

With the NFL regular season getting closer and closer, we are getting more and more of an idea of who the top players in Fantasy Football will be in 2019, and generally, running back is one of the easiest positions to predict. We know about the workhorses and the guys who will get the most […]

While the status of quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a game-time decision, head coach Matt LaFleur was clear when speaking to the media that he expects starting running back Aaron Jones to get some playing time on Thursday night when the Green Bay Packers take on the Oakland Raiders in the third game of the preseason. […]

While everyone will be flocking to grab Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara in their respective Fantasy Football drafts, there are some hidden gems that might slip through the cracks. To be fair, most people are probably fully aware of all of the sleeper candidates around the NFL, but not everyone will be able […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is back at practice after missing over a week due to a hamstring injury. https://twitter.com/packers/status/1160219171667501056 Jones is coming off of a 2018 campaign in which he played 12 games, missing four games due to a knee injury. When he was on the field, he was impressive, rushing for […]

The NFL running back position has become as lucrative as ever after several enormous deals changed the market’s landscape. Todd Gurley and David Johnson led the way with massive extensions after superb campaigns coming into last season. With Le’Veon Bell’s historic holdout last season culminating in a bag of cash from the New York Jets, […]

The Green Bay Packers have long been searching for a suitable running back to pair with Aaron Rodgers. In 2018, their search may have ended. Then-second year fifth-round UTEP product Aaron Jones burst onto the scene for a season in which he recorded 934 scrimmage yards in 12 games played. The back recorded 728 yards […]

The Green Bay Packers found a strong run game in Aaron Jones last season. In just 12 games he racked up 728 yards (5.5 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns. However, injuries are slowing him down in training camp so far. Jones missed his second straight practice on Thursday with hamstring tightness. Aaron Jones (hamstring […]

There is a new regime for the Green Bay Packers with Matt LaFleur taking the reins at head coach. LaFleur seems to be excited to coach the Packers’ featured running back, Aaron Jones. LaFleur, the Packers’ new head coach, spoke to the media about Jones and expressed what the running back does well. All in […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is entering his third year in the NFL, and in each of his first two seasons, he suffered knee injuries that limited him to 12 games both times. As a result, some people may be overlooking Jones heading into 2019, and the halfback certainly feels that is the […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones had a breakout season in 2018. Even though he only appeared in 12 games and had to split time in the backfield, Jones finished with 728 yards on just 133 carries, good for a whopping 5.5 yards per carry. He finished with eight rushing touchdowns, and also added […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is one of the trendy sleeper picks heading into 2019, as he showed a whole lot of potential in somewhat limited action this past season. In 12 games in 2018, Jones rushed for 728 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a league-leading 5.5 yards per carry, and now, […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones received a Madden Rating of 81 which is a solid rating but that doesn’t put him the top 25. No words were needed for his response with a couple of sleeping emojis doing the trick on Twitter. 💤💤 https://t.co/MoMazogJ4f — Aaron Jones 3️⃣3️⃣ (@Showtyme_33) July 15, 2019 Jones […]

The NFL has changed. With the swapping of run-heavy offenses for pass orientated ones, teams look at younger back differently. No longer do veteran backs dominate the league like they once did. Though the mainstays will continue cashing out and thriving, teams are favoring young backs. The thought process behind it simple: good offensive lines […]