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The Green Bay Packers pulled off their first win of the season on Sunday as they took out the Chicago Bears, 27-10, in their Week 2 matchup. This was thanks in large part to the impressive play of Green Bay’s running backs — something that superstar QB Aaron Rodgers just had to take note of […]

After suffering through a dumbfounding Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Green Bay Packers bussed their way back to Title Town in the hopes of figuring out what in the sam heck went wrong and how to fix it. Was the team just… bad? Was the Matt LaFleur hype train finally proven to […]

The Green Bay Packers faltered in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings, with star running back Aaron Jones getting just five carries and catching three passes. Matt LaFleur knew he wanted to get Jones and fellow running back AJ Dillon more involved for Sunday night’s Week 2 showdown against the Chicago Bears, and the Packers […]

The Green Bay Packers struggled to get much of anything going on offense in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. Now, Robert Griffin III is coming to their rescue, as well as potentially to the rescue of AJ Dillon and Aaron Jones fantasy football owners. RGIII took to Twitter on Wednesday to offer some advice […]

The Green Bay Packers fell with a loud thud Sunday, as they opened their 2022 NFL campaign in a forgettable manner: getting destroyed in a 23-7 road loss to NFC North division rivals Minnesota Vikings. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur thinks his team could have put a better product on the field if only he […]

As fantasy football season is set to kick off, each player will be scouring their rankings for late-round value in an attempt to give their team the edge. One concept that has gained popularity in recent years is drafting a handcuff running back. This makes total sense as an injury to a top selection can […]

The Green Bay Packers are one of the more intriguing fantasy football offenses in the NFL in 2022. After losing Davante Adams during the offseason, there are a plethora of targets to go around. Aaron Rodgers will have to identify a new top weapon within the Packers’ offense, and that could also open the door […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading into the 2022 season with a very deep roster. While they could use some more playmakers on offense to help out star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, their depth chart looks pretty secure with Week 1 of the regular season creeping up. Despite that, there are some backups on the Packers […]

Running backs are arguably the most important players when it comes to fantasy football. Different options at the position will pop up all throughout the season, but finding consistent options can occasionally be a struggle for fantasy owners. That’s why it’s so important to identify the top fantasy football running backs sleepers to take towards […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes in his running backs, and he will have to be confident in them, particularly in Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, who are expected to have their roles expanded in the 2022 NFL season following some key departures on offense. With wide receivers Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling no […]

When Jamaal Williams joined the Detroit Lions last year, it opened many doors to AJ Dillon. The running back had a big jump in 2022, playing in all 17 games as opposed to only 11 in his rookie year. In his first year, Dillon had 242 rushing yards and found the end zone twice. His […]

Recently, the Green Bay Packers rising star AJ Dillon attended the soccer game between Bayern Munich and Manchester City. The match took place on Lambeau Field and it seemed like a good time for everyone involved. However, a video went viral after Dillon was seen getting shoved by a police officer. Now, the Green Bay […]

Lambeau Field played host to two of the greatest soccer clubs in the world on Saturday night, as Manchester City and Bayern Munich squared off on the historic NFL field as part of their preseason tour of the USA. The game was put on hold for a while due to some inclement weather, at which […]

On Saturday, Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon went viral after absolutely demolishing the Kenosha Kingfish mascot at a celebrity softball game. It was a brutal hit that sent the mascot’s head flying off that sent Twitter buzzing. Now, we have the inside story of how it all happened. According to The Athletic, Trey […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon is a force of nature, to the point he has been nicknamed “The Quadfather,” and for good reason. Making an appearance at a Minor League Baseball game, AJ Dillon was invited on the field for a rather bizarre request. The Kenosha Kingfish mascot appeared to want the smoke […]

With Davante Adams previously expressing that he won’t play under the franchise tag for the Green Bay Packers, he surely won’t now. Because he’s going to the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL got shook on Thursday night as the Packers traded Adams, their top wide receiver, to the Raiders in exchange for the no. 22 […]

The Green Bay Packers are fortunate to have two running backs on their roster that they feel really good about. With shifty star Aaron Jones and bruiser AJ Dillon, the Packers possess a dynamic duo capable of handling the rushing workload together. Not only does this allow Green Bay to keep both backs on the […]

The Green Bay Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs. Their season is over and the franchise moves onto what should be a busy offseason. However, during the game, AJ Dillon fell to injury fracturing his rib. It’s not ideal, but, the talented running back is optimistic about his situation. According to […]

The Green Bay Packers danced their last dance with two left feet. Aaron Rodgers led a measly 10-point effort in a home loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Now, Rodgers’ time on the Packers may be up, which would create an immeasurable effect on the franchise. There is more bad news for Green Bay where […]

The Green Bay Packers were dealt with a significant blow on Saturday after running back AJ Dillon went down due to injury. Dillon’s injury came after he took a hit on a kickoff return. He was immediately treated on the sidelines, but the Packers later labeled him as questionable to return due to a chest […]

The Green Bay Packers X-Factor for the 2022 NFL Playoffs might come as a shock. We all know how important Aaron Rodgers is to this team, however, they’ll need someone else to elevate their game throughout the postseason. It’ll be a hard journey for Green Bay to make the Super Bowl, but if they can […]

The Green Bay Packers dominated the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. After earning a big win in Week 17, Green Bay has clinched the top seed of the NFC, earning a bye week for the playoff run. However, it appears as though AJ Dillon and Aaron Jones hit a solid milestone on Sunday. AJ […]

Green Bay Packers superstar Aaron Rodgers is loving what he’s seeing from running back AJ Dillon. Dillon was sensational for the Packers once again in their Week 12 showdown with the Los Angeles Rams, rushing for 69 yards on 20 carries and gaining 21 yards and one touchdown on five catches. He’s carrying the bulk […]

The Green Bay Packers Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams was a fantastic performance for this franchise. Green Bay looked solid throughout the entire game, making a case they’re the best team in the NFC. We take a look at this Packers-Rams game with some of our Packers Week 12 takeaways in mind. […]

The Green Bay Packers were dealt a tough blow Sunday, losing to the division rival Minnesota Vikings on a last second field goal, 34-31. It was a back and forth game with twists and turns throughout, including four lead changes. Unfortunately for the Packers, they finished just short. The loss dropped them out of the […]

Packers’ starting running back Aaron Jones is out with a knee injury against the Vikings, meaning that A.J. Dillon will get the start. The 247 pound specimen recently was given a comparison to superstar Derrick Henry by opponent Dalvin Cook, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network: Big week for A.J. Dillon, who gets his first […]

The Green Bay Packers were able to shut out the Seattle Seahawks by a final score of 17-0 last week to improve to 8-2 on the season. With that win, they showed that their defense is capable of being elite. Even though the offensive performance was ugly up until the fourth quarter, the win made […]

The running back position is one to seriously keep an eye out for in Week 11 of the fantasy football season. There are a good amount of names to pay attention to. It’s time to continue our 2021 fantasy football series with a breakdown on the running back position. There are some names that are […]

The Green Bay Packers took home the win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night in Aaron Rodgers’ return. They were able to shut out the Seahawks, winning with a 17-0 score. It was an impressive performance by the Packers defense as they held Russell Wilson’s offense scoreless. Even with the offense struggling in the […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon shared teammate Aaron Jones’ sentiment to him following what is potentially a serious knee injury to Jones. During the 4th quarter of a 17-0 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, Packers Pro Bowl running back Aaron Jones suffered what is reported to be a sprained MCL. Following the injury, […]

We are in the midst of the 2021 NFL season which means fantasy football is in full swing. It was an interesting Week 2, as many players didn’t perform to their usual level. Most of these players will bounce back, but some may never recover. It’s time to continue our fantasy football series with our […]

The Green Bay Packers are set to take on the New York Jets in a preseason matchup on Saturday. It should be a great game, as the Packers’ coaching staff will have an opportunity to evaluate the young core they have on the bench. Even though plenty of drama unfolded throughout the offseason between Aaron […]

The value of a handcuff goes hand-in-hand with the most frustrating and unpredictable dynamics of fantasy football: injuries and snap counts. Determining a handcuff’s value is all about assessing whether it’s worth using a roster spot on a player who might never sniff value over the course of a full season, simply to hedge a […]

After a surprising move that landed Aaron Jones back in Green Bay with the Packers, the details of his 4-year contract extension with Green Bay have finally come to the light. Given the Packers lack of space in cap room, many thought it was a foregone conclusion that Jones would end up somewhere else. With […]

An old-fashioned, hard-nosed matchup awaits the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, January 3rd. Having been flexed out of the noon CT slot and into the later 3:25 pm CT slot, these two teams are both fighting for postseason implications–but each for very different things. For the visitors, it is […]

The Green Bay Packers will have to find ways to score aside from their ground game as they are expected to be with three of their running backs in their Week 9 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Veteran ball-carrier Jamaal Williams and rookie rusher A.J. Dillon are already ruled out for Thursday’s game while […]

The Green Bay Packers may find themselves thin in the backfield, with the availability of halfback Jamaal Williams unknown ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Williams is just one of two players to come into close contact with halfback AJ Dillon, who tested positive for COVID-19. The other player that’s come in […]

Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon has been ruled out for Thursday night’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers after testing positive for COVID-19, according to several reports. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network notes that Dillon’s positive results came during Sunday’s pre-game testing. He played 17 snaps in the game, racking up 21 yards […]

The Green Bay Packers manhandled the rival Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. With the Packers upending the Vikings in Minnesota — sans fans, of course — by the score of 43-34, which was not representative of how lopsided this matchup actually was. Although it is only one week of football, in a pretty odd period […]