On September 10, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33), versus Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57), lunges for a first down.
For the Packers, Aaron Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury; he was not seen at practice on Wednesday.
His hamstring was hurt during their 38-20 victory over the winless Chicago Bears on the road last Sunday.
He had nine carries for 41 yards and a touchdown during that game, averaging 4 point 6 yards per carry.
In that game, Aaron Jones also made two catches for 86 receiving yards and a touchdown.
He also ran for 32 yards on a fourth-down touchdown play.
It will be important to keep an eye on Jones’ absence from practice on Wednesday as we approach Sunday’s away game against the Atlanta Falcons (1-0).
We’ll see if Jones can return to the practice field on Thursday after playing a significant role in the offense over the past weekend.
The likelihood that Aaron Jones won’t be able to play for Green Bay on Sunday if he doesn’t return to the practice field tomorrow increases the chances for other players.
Expect AJ Dillon and Emanuel Wilson to get more carries if Aaron Jones is out for the Packers.
Expect AJ Dillon to start at running back if Jones is out against the Falcons.
He carried the ball 13 times for 19 yards last week against Chicago, averaging one and a half yards per carry.
He also caught two passes for 17 receiving yards, averaging eight and a half yards per catch.
Running backs are selected by committee, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.
With Jones potentially out this weekend, rookie Emanuel Wilson is a player to keep an eye on for the Packers.
As a rookie out of Fort Valley State, he had an outstanding preseason for Green Bay. Wilson may be one of those athletes who finally gets the chance to show what he’s made of.
Dillon is in the final year of his contract, so this would be a prime opportunity to prove himself to the Packers and the rest of the league.
For this football team, Jones’ absence on Sunday would be a devastating loss.