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Packers optimistic on WR Watson, RB Jones for TNF
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that he is “cautiously optimistic” that running back AARON JONES will be available for Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.… More When asked about wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON, LaFleur said that “I like his mindset”. Watson had said previously that he plans to play against Detroit. Despite the optimism, LaFleur insisted that both players still needed to be cleared before Thursday. Both Jones and Watson have been dealing with hamstring issues. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Packers RB Jones, WR Watson iffy ahead of TNF
The Green Bay Packers released an estimated injury report on Monday, ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions. Unfortunately for the Packers, two of their key offensive weapons remain… More iffy for the showdown against Detroit. Wide receiver CHRISTAIN WATSON was listed as a DNP (did not participate), while running back AARON JONES was listed as limited. Both players are dealing with hamstring injuries and will need to be monitored in the days ahead. Less
Source: Team Blog
Packers RB Jones practices, WR Watson sits on Thursday
Green Bay Packers running back AARON JONES practiced on Thursday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury during the team’s season opener against the Chicago Bears. Jones’ return to… More the practice field opens the door to him playing on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Meanwhile, Packers wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON did not practice on Thursday after returning for a limited session on Wednesday. Watson reportedly just had a day of rest, but his status remains uncertain for Sunday’s game against the Saints. Less
Source: Team Blog
Packers WR Watson, RB Jones to play vs. Saints?
If fantasy owners shook their Magic 8 Ball and asked if Green Bay Packers wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON and running back AARON JONES will play on Sunday against the New Orleans… More Saints, the response would likely come back as “outlook hazy, try again”. The Packers released their first injury report on Wednesday and Jones did not play while Watson was limited. Both players are dealing with hamstring injuries that caused them to miss last Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Sunday morning injury updates
The Sunday morning injury updates are coming in, and there have been developments, but not exactly surprises. The biggest ones involve the Packers, with their key questionable guys not expected to play. more »
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Packers WR Watson, RB Jones miss another practice
Green Bay Packers wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON and running back AARON JONES missed practice on Thursday as both playmakers continue to deal with hamstring injuries. Watson and Jones also missed practice… More on Wednesday. Watson missed the team’s season opener against the Bears due to his hamstring issue, while Jones injured his hamstring in the game against Chicago. Fantasy owners will likely need to monitor the status for both players up until gametime unless the team provides a definitive update prior. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Packers offense continues to deal with injuries
The Green Bay Packers released the team’s first injury report of Week #2 on Wednesday, leaving fantasy owners with some concerns. Running back AARON JONES and wide receiver CHRISTIAN WATSON both… More missed Wednesday’s practice while dealing with respective hamstring issues. Wide receiver ROMEO DOUBS was limited on Wednesday with, you guessed it – a hamstring issue – but he played through the issue in the season opener and scored two touchdowns. Fantasy owners will want to keep an eye on the Packers’ injury report as the week progresses. Less
Source: Team Blog
Packers RB Jones restructures contract
Green Bay running back AARON JONES restructured his contract with the team to help save salary cap dollars and remain with the Packers heading into the upcoming 2023 NFL season. The… More 29-year-old Jones could have rejected the pay cut and probably been released into the open market, but he ultimately decided it was best to stick with the Packers. Less
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Around the NFL: AJ Dillon
The Packers worked out a restructured deal Aaron Jones this week. That's nice for him and the Green Bay offense, but it's not great news for those hoping for a breakout 2023 for AJ Dillon. Will be tough for him to put up big numbers with Jones around. more »
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Packers expect RB Jones to return in 2023
Green Back Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said recently that there is no doubt in his mind that running back AARON JONES will remain on the roster for the 2023 season. Jones… More is currently slated to have a salary cap hit of more than $20 million for 2023, making him by far the league’s most expensive player at his position next season. While Jones will be expensive, it sounds like the Packers plan on keeping him around. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Podcast: September 16 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 2 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by the Fantasy Football Counselor. more »
Ask the Experts: Which Week 1 dud will bounce back?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which Week 1 dud will turn things around the rest of the way? more »
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Around the NFL: Green Bay RBs
Aaron Rodgers is one of those veterans who’s like an offensive coordinator. He’s the guy pulling the trigger on the passes for the Packers. So it’s noteworthy when Rodgers says that he thinks there’s a chance both Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon will catch 50-plus passes this year. more »
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Podcast: August 10 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Scott Pianowski of Yahoo Sports joins the podcast for a long look at the fantasy draft landscape in 2022 (part 2 of 2). Sponsored by FanDraft; use promo code INDEX22 to save 15% at FanDraft.com. more »
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Factoid: Older running backs
A lot of the top running back prospects are older guys – not ancient, but guys in the second halves of their careers. That makes me nervous, with it tending to be a younger man’s position. more »
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