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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 […]

The Green Bay Packers ushered in some significant changes this offseason. Regardless, there is plenty of optimism for a big year from running back Aaron Jones. Jones has seemingly been on the cusp of a breakthrough season for quite some time now. According to Michael Beller of Sports Illustrated, he will finally enjoy it in […]

One of the trendy picks for a breakout running back for the upcoming 2019 NFL campaign is Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers, who was having a very solid year in 2018 before a sprained MCL knocked him out for the final few weeks of the season. In 12 games overall, Jones rushed for […]

Despite all the changes that were made this offseason, all signs point to Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones enjoying a breakout year in the 2019 NFL season. It seems he is doing what he can to ensure he is as healthy as possible moving forward. The offseason is a time for many players […]

The Green Bay Packers may not be known as a team that has one of the most dynamic running backs in the league, but Aaron Jones has quietly become one of the most impressive backs in just two short years in the league. A new stat shared by Pro Football Focus only helps corroborate that […]

The Green Bay Packers have made significant changes this offseason. Despite those changes, running back Aaron Jones is poised for a big 2019 NFL season. Jones has long been on the cusp of a breakout year. ESPN is predicting solid production from him next season: 2019 Stat Predictions 202 carries, 962 yards, 4.8 yards per […]

The Green Bay Packers are entering the 2019 campaign with a lot of hope, as they addressed a lot of their issues defensively (or at least they hope) and have made a coaching change that could (should) be a breath of fresh air in the locker room. While most of us are focused on what […]

The Green Bay Packers had a very disappointing season in 2018, finishing with a record of 6-9-1 and missing out on the playoffs for the second straight year, which marked the first time since 2006 that that occurred. However, there is plenty of optimism in Green Bay heading into 2019. Not only do the Packers […]

The Green Bay Packers seem to have found their franchise running back in Aaron Jones. Jones was having an impressive 2018 season before he suffered a sprained MCL later in the season. The Packers have been searching for a workhorse back since Ryan Grant left the team in 2009. Since then, guys like Brandon Jackson, […]

Aaron Jones is without question the No. 1 running back on the Green Bay Packers’ roster, but that wasn’t the case starting the 2018 NFL season. Even though he was viewed as the most talented back on the roster, he didn’t see a whole lot of playing time early on in the year. In a […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones had a very impressive season in 2018, rushing for 728 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a league-leading 5.5 yards per carry. In addition, he hauled in 26 receptions for 206 yards and a score. Pro Football Focus has posted a graphic to show just how much Jones […]

Last season, the Green Bay Packers had yet another year of mediocrity. They finished the season 6-9-1, sitting third overall in the NFC North division. The season was marred by the firing of head coach Mike McCarthy 13 weeks into the regular season. The team was dysfunctional – franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers had lost his […]

The relationship between Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, it’s safe to say, had run its course when the Green Bay Packers finally made the decision to cut ties with their longtime coach last season. One of Rodgers’ teammates, though, never saw anything to suggest reports of tension between McCarthy and Green Bay’s superstar signal-caller. During […]

At this point in the NFL offseason, it is no secret that current Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown will be on the move sometime very soon. With the Steelers currently — and very publicly — fielding trade offers for the All-Pro pass catcher, it appears as though the heralded Green Bay Packers could be […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was limited to just 12 games this past season due to a knee injury, but when he was on the field, he was very productive, rushing for 728 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a league-best 5.5 yards per carry. In addition, he hauled in 26 receptions for […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur indicated that he would like to take the pressure off of quarterback Aaron Rodgers on offense. This could mean a bigger workload for running back Aaron Jones moving forward. Jones has been the budding workhorse in Green Bay for the last two seasons. According to Zach Kruse of […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones missed four games this past season due to a sprained MCL, marking the second year in a row that Jones was sidelined as a result of a knee injury. However, during a recent appearance on NFL Network, Jones said that he is done rehabbing his knee injury and […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones isn’t too concerned with Aaron Rodgers’ ability to work effectively with new head coach Matt LaFleur. The Packers are hoping for a quick turnaround in LaFleur’s first season on the job, and with Rodgers under center, there’s plenty of optimism that the new staff will be able to […]

The Green Bay Packers have not exactly been stalwarts over the last couple of years. This past season, the Packers went just 6-9-1 and missed the playoffs, marking the first time since 2006 that Green Bay failed to qualify for the postseason in back-to-back campaigns. Remember: the Packers went just 7-9 in 2017, largely due […]

The Green Bay Packers will enter the 2019 season with chips on their shoulders. They haven’t been to the Super Bowl since 2010, despite featuring one the best quarterbacks of this generation. Green Bay has made the playoff in six of the last eight seasons, but something has been missing about this legendary franchise for […]

The Green Bay Packers have placed running back Aaron Jones on the injured reserve list as a result of a sprained MCL he suffered during his team’s loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, according to the team. Jones exited the game against the Bears after carrying the ball four times for eight years. […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones left his team’s game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon due to a knee injury. Afterward, Jones said he thinks he suffered a sprained MCL, the same injury he sustained last year at Soldier Field, according to Tom Silverstein of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The ailment that […]