Sept. 22 update PM — Packers head coach Matt LaFleur told the media that Aaron Jones will be questionable for Sunday’s game against the Saints.
Update: Sept. 22 — Jones was spotted at Friday’s practice. The final injury report released in the afternoon will give information on how much he could practice and reveal his injury status heading into the weekend. Jones will likely be listed as questionable heading into Sunday’s game against the Saints.
Aaron Jones and Christian Watson we’re with team stretching at start of #Packers practice, only period open to media.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) September 22, 2023
David Bakhtiari was not. He’s on the side with Elgton Henkins and Zayne Anderson.
We’ll find out more from Matt LaFleur after practice.
Update: Sept. 21 — Jones returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since Green Bay’s Week 1 victory over the Bears. His injured hamstring was wrapped, but he seemed to be moving rather well despite it. If Jones can’t go on Sunday, then AJ Dillon will absorb most of the backfield responsibilities once again.
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones warmed up with his team with a helmet on Wednesday ahead of Week 3, but did not participate in the practice session that was open to reporters. Jones is dealing with a hamstring issue. He sat out of the Packers’ Week 2 loss to the Falcons, but had two touchdowns in Week 1 against the Bears.
Aaron Jones warmed up with team inside with a helmet on, but he didn’t come outside for the start of practice open to reporters.
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 20, 2023
Christian Watson is practicing.
David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins are not. Everybody else on the 53 is.
Here’s Watson: pic.twitter.com/WYeHUEDypJ
The Packers face the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
Fantasy football implications for Week 3
If Jones misses another week of practice, we can expect to see AJ Dillon get the majority of touches on rushing plays again. Dillon had 15 carries for 55 yards in Week 2 with Jones out. Emanuel Wilson was used in the backfield for just three carries, so we can expect the run game to lean heavily on Dillon. Patrick Taylor, Jr. could potentially see some on-field action as well this week.