September 27 update: Jones is questionable to play in Week 4 vs. the Lions on TNF. The Packers are also listing WR Christian Watson as questionable. Linemen David Bakhtiari and Elgton Jenkins are both out.
It’s still unclear if Jones will play but there feels like a better chance this week than last week. If Jones returns, AJ Dillon becomes a less viable start in fantasy football. Dillon would only be worth playing in deeper PPR formats.
September 26 update: A day after a limited workout designation on the injury report, there is optimism around Aaron Jones in Week 4. WR Romeo Doubs let it slip in media availability that the team expects to have Jones available on Thursday against the Lions.
Packers QB Jordan Love was sure talking like they were going to have running back Aaron Jones back for Thursday against the Lions, and then WR Romeo Doubs just came right out and said it.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 26, 2023
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was listed as limited on Monday ahead of the Packers’ Thursday Night Football game in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. Jones was listed as limited at the end of last week, as well, as he dealt with a hamstring injury. Jones did not play in the Packers’ Week 3 win over the New Orleans Saints, nor did he participate in the Packers’ Week 2 loss against the Falcons.
#Packers RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) would’ve been limited in practice today, as he was late last week, Matt LaFleur says. Sounds like he’s got a good shot to return on Thursday against the #Lions.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 25, 2023
Fantasy football implications for Week 4
With Jones out, AJ Dillon has been seeing most of the backfield action for Green Bay. In Week 3, Dillon had 11 carries for 33 yards, and in Week 2, he had 15 carries for 55 yards. Even if Jones returns this week, we can expect to see him on a snap count given the short turnaround to the Thursday night game. Dillon should continue to split snaps and carries with Jones.