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The Green Bay Packers hope to get back on track in Week 16 when they travel to Carolina to take on the 2-12 Panthers. While the Packers (6-8) have lost back-to-back games against the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a win over the Panthers could give their remote playoff chances a bit of […]

If Matt LaFleur had it his way, the Packers would have both Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon available for their game versus the Buccaneers today, but as the Rolling Stones taught us way back in 1969, you can’t always get what you want. From the sounds of it, the Packers will have to settle for just the […]

The Green Bay Packers are making moves to shore up their banged up running back room. The team is elevating Kenyan Drake from their practice squad, per ESPN. The Packers list running backs AJ Dillon and Aaron Jones as questionable for their Week 15 game against Tampa Bay. Dillon has been nursing a thumb injury, […]

The Green Bay Packers’ running back room could be very depleted in Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon are listed as questionable on Sunday, as reported by Adam Schefter. Jones has been out for quite a while, last suiting up on November 19th against the Los Angeles Chargers. […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon was able to reveal more about the thumb issue he is battling ahead of Week 15, including when it occurred and the severity of the injury. After Packers head coach Matt LaFleur declined to confirm whether Dillon broke the thumb on his right hand in the Monday Night […]

Few, if any teams want to try to engage in a shootout with the Kansas City Chiefs. But after the Green Bay Packers’ Wednesday practice report was released, the health of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon might force Matt LaFleur’s hand towards passing the ball more on Sunday. Dillon and Jones, the backs who respectively […]

Week 13 of the 2023 Fantasy Football season is upon us, marking the commencement of playoffs for many season-long fantasy leagues. Optimal lineup choices are more crucial than ever, especially in this final week where many teams are on a bye, adding to the complexity. Navigating through lineup decisions can be both exasperating and gratifying […]

When using the word leap in the context of the Green Bay Packers, you usually think of the Lambeau Leap, but on Thanksgiving on the road against the Detroit Lions, Packers running back AJ Dillon wowed viewers by leaping over a defender. Yup. AJ Dillon cleared it by that much 🙌pic.twitter.com/TSlofKOSDk — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November […]

The tradition continues as the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions get a Thanksgiving Day game. However, the Packers enter the game ravaged with injuries, including Aaron Jones being ruled out. With Jones out, it will be the AJ Dillon show officially as he is listed as active, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. ‘The […]

Approaching Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season, fantasy football managers are facing crucial decisions for their lineups. No need to fret – we’re here to provide valuable insights to help you navigate through these challenging choices. Delve into this article to discover information about several running backs poised for a start and a few […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon believes it’s next man up amid the injuries of Aaron Jones and Emanuel Wilson. AJ Dillon shared his thoughts on the Packers’ depleted running backs corps on Monday, per RotoWire (via CBS Sports). “Like everybody always says, it’s that next-man-up mentality, and you’ve always got to be prepared, […]

We have a Green Bay Packers Week 11 game scheduled against the Los Angeles Chargers. The stakes are high for both teams. The Packers are looking to turn their season around after a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. On the other hand, the Chargers aim to get back to their winning […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have had a strong start to their 2023 NFL season. However, they are not resting on their laurels and have made a significant trade to bolster their secondary. The Eagles have acquired All-Pro safety Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for safety Terrell Edmunds and two late-round draft picks. With […]

The Green Bay Packers are hoping to rebound from a Week 4 loss to the Detroit Lions that left them in second place with a 2-2 record. Coach Matt LaFleur and the Packers have a Monday Night Football road test looming against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, October 9. Recently star tackle David Bakhtiari’s […]

The Green Bay Packers, coming off a nip-and-tuck Week 3 win over the New Orleans Saints, approached their Week 4 matchup against the Detroit Lions with anticipation, hopeful of starting the season with a 3-1 record. However, the Packers, as a collective, were disjointed on Thursday night. Quarterback Jordan Love was not at his best, […]

The Green Bay Packers were absolutely outclassed in all areas vs. their NFC North rivals the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Thursday Night Football. Jared Goff out-passed Jordan Love while the Lions’ defense de-cleated and demolished the Packers’ blockers and receivers all first half. A worrisome injury to promising rookie Luke Musgrave made the […]

The Green Bay Packers encountered a heart-wrenching setback in Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season. They succumbed to the Atlanta Falcons in a narrow loss. While the contest remained closely contested, several pivotal figures within the Packers’ roster bore the brunt of responsibility for the unfortunate outcome. In this piece, we will delve into […]

The Green Bay Packers were impressive in game one of the Jordan Love era, and the new starting quarterback has a few offensive players on the rise in the fantasy football world alongside him entering Week 2. Here is the fantasy football stock up, stock down report for the Packers ahead of their upcoming matchup […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon followed up his 2021 breakout campaign with a disappointing 2022 season. In order to reach new heights in his fourth year in the NFL, he’s trying to go low. Dillon has been working this offseason on keeping his pad level low while running with the ball. The idea […]

A lot of teams are eyeing the Indianapolis Colts for a potential trade to get Jonathan Taylor. One of them had their intentions more publicly stated than other NFL teams. Brian Gutekunst of the Green Bay Packers has now addressed the ongoing trade rumors. He also outlined their current plans for AJ Dillon heading into […]

You might not find a Green Bay Packers player who loves being part of the organization more than AJ Dillon. It’s been a little over three years since the Packers selected AJ Dillon in the second round of the 2020 Draft, and the running back couldn’t be happier with Green Bay’s decision. “It means everything,” […]

Opponents better take heed: Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon will play with reckless abandon in the 2023 NFL season. Although Dillon had 770 rushing yards and seven touchdowns while playing behind Aaron Jones, the former felt he could’ve played with more tenacity in 2022, per APNews.com’s Steve Megargee (via Heavy on Packers’ Sean […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for a very interesting season. This will be the first season for the Packers without either Aaron Rodgers or Brett Favre playing quarterback for them in over two decades, so Green Bay faithful will certainly have all eyes on Jordan Love. Everything out of the Packers offseason so far […]

The praise for Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love continues ahead of 2023 training camp. This time, it’s Packers running back AJ Dillon who is endorsing Love. AJ Dillon, who was picked by Green Bay in the same draft as Aaron Rodgers’ successor, seems to have all the confidence in the world in his teammate. […]

It is easy to sometimes equate football players to modern day gladiators based on the ferocity and intensity of the sport they play. There are many, however, who leave that firmly on the field and come into touch with their creative and softer side. Running backs like Green Bay Packers’ AJ Dillon are particularly associated […]

AJ Dillon did not have the 2022 season that he had hoped for. As the Green Bay Packers fell out of playoff contention in Aaron Rodgers’ final season, his stats were down nearly across the board. It wasn’t a bad season-wide performance, just one that was not up to his standards. As the Packers go […]

With Aaron Rodgers gone, the next few months will be pivotal for the Green Bay Packers. The young team has to find their identity without the future Hall of Fame quarterback and build a whole new chemistry on and off the field. That includes putting in the work at OTAs but also cutting loose at […]

The 2023 season will see the Green Bay Packers fielding a very different offense than we are used to seeing. Aaron Rodgers is no longer on the team after getting traded to the New York Jets, meaning that Jordan Love will be taking over under center. While that is a massive change, the good news […]

The Green Bay Packers will open up a new era in franchise history in the 2023 season. With the Packers’ call to trade Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets last month, they will hand the keys to the offense over to Jordan Love. Every player on the offensive side of the ball will play […]

AJ Dillon is entering his fourth season with the Green Bay Packers. As Dillon looks to keep improving, the Packers running back has listened to the constructive criticism and outlined a plan for his future success. A fan on Twitter called Dillon out for how susceptible he is to ankle tackles. Rather than trash talk […]

The Green Bay Packers agreed to a one-year contract extension with quarterback Jordan Love, and running back AJ Dillon was excited for the team’s new starting quarterback on Twitter. “Think about all the cheese curds we could buy up in Door County @jordan3love 😂 Congratulations my brother 🤝 #Let10Spin” AJ Dillon wrote on Twitter. The […]

The Green Bay Packers have some big decisions to make this offseason, particularly when it comes to determining what Aaron Rodgers’ future with the team will look like. Even with Rodgers’ status up in the air, the Packers have to do some salary cap work, and they took the first step in doing so by […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon suffered a concussion scare on Monday Night Football in a win over the Los Angeles Rams where he missed most of the second half. But, it appears he is just fine. Per Rob Demovsky, Dillon was off the injury report Thursday, paving the way for him to suit […]

AJ Dillon looked like anything but the Green Bay Packers’ backup running back on Monday Night Football, scoring two touchdowns en route to a 24-12 win against the Los Angeles Rams. Dillon left with a suspected head injury at the end of the third quarter, but head coach Matt LaFleur said he has cleared the […]

Running back AJ Dillon was having a strong night for the Packers before being forced from the game with a concussion. The Packers might have defeated the Rams 24-12, but there is now a real injury concern for one of their star running backs. Dillon was removed from the game at the end of the […]

With a Green Bay Packers game scheduled against the Detroit Lions, a lot of eyes will be on the struggling Packers. Ahead of the Packers-Lions game, we’ll be making our Packers Week 9 predictions. Green Bay has lost four straight games and is in a tough spot. The Packers also did not make any moves […]

The Green Bay Packers have now started the 2022 season with a mediocre 3-3 record after a brutal 27-10 loss to the New York Jets in Week 6. It’s time to look at some Packers Week 6 takeaways from this ugly defeat. Green Bay has been one of the top teams in the league over […]

The Green Bay Packers Week 6 matchup with the New York Jets became a must-win game for Aaron Rodgers and company the second the clock his zero against the New York Giants in London. Ahead of this Packers-Jets contest, we’ll be making some bold Packers Week 6 predictions. The Packers are now 3-2 and have […]

The Green Bay Packers were down a handful of wide receivers in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it looks as if it’s a different position that’s banged up ahead of Week 4. Star running back AJ Dillon was added to Green Bay’s injury report on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the […]