I agree Jones is the guy when the game is on the line and in critical situations. However, Dillon has played well with his touches and pass blocked well when it was called for. I think he is earning some trust (not nearly as much as Mr. Jones but some). They want to keep Jones fresh for the stretch run. I wouldn't be surprised with around 10 touches a game moving forward.
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RB A.J. Dillon, GB (1 Viewer)
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rockaction
Footballguy
DeAngelo wasn't built this way, and he at least got to split time with Stewart. This is going to be a real burying on the bench with a guy who's built to carry the rock for the end of the game by wearing guys down. He might never get that sort of chance.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I disagree. I think Dillon's situation is a lot like DeAngelo Williams. Two good RBs on one team and Dillon will not fade away anytime soon IMO.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Its not going to be typical that they split evenly in carries.
But it will be typical that we see Dillon every 3rd or 4th series for a bit. And possibly down the stretch when they have big leads.
Its a 17 game schedule and they have 2 capable backs. They know Jones is "the" guy and to keep him fresh for the run and into the playoffs...you will see a 70-30ish 65-35ish split mostly. Jones will get more touches because he is better and especially in the passing game. But like we saw with Jamaal Williams here...the split won't go away. They don't want to rely on and wear down one back.
But it will be typical that we see Dillon every 3rd or 4th series for a bit. And possibly down the stretch when they have big leads.
Its a 17 game schedule and they have 2 capable backs. They know Jones is "the" guy and to keep him fresh for the run and into the playoffs...you will see a 70-30ish 65-35ish split mostly. Jones will get more touches because he is better and especially in the passing game. But like we saw with Jamaal Williams here...the split won't go away. They don't want to rely on and wear down one back.
tombonneau
Footballguy
dcgangstas
Footballguy
Maybe A.J. is beoming a thing??
From Rotoworld:
A.J. Dillon rushed eight times for 30 yards, hauling in all four of his targets for 49 yards and a receiving score in Green Bay's Week 5 win over the Bengals.
Dillon's four catches were the most he's recorded in a single game dating back to high school, exceeding his previous career-high of three receptions during a performance at Boston College. He had totaled eight catches through 17 appearances in the NFL until Sunday. It was surprising usage as his eight carries (behind Aaron Jones' 14) all came in a competitive game, seeing a career-high four targets to Jones' five. Dillon made the most of his targets, hauling in one at the pylon during the first quarter to ensure a 12-yard score. An insurance running back to this point, it's truly up in the air whether Dillon's 12 touches were an aberration or a sign of things to come. He should be rostered in 12-team leagues regardless.
From Rotoworld:
A.J. Dillon rushed eight times for 30 yards, hauling in all four of his targets for 49 yards and a receiving score in Green Bay's Week 5 win over the Bengals.
Dillon's four catches were the most he's recorded in a single game dating back to high school, exceeding his previous career-high of three receptions during a performance at Boston College. He had totaled eight catches through 17 appearances in the NFL until Sunday. It was surprising usage as his eight carries (behind Aaron Jones' 14) all came in a competitive game, seeing a career-high four targets to Jones' five. Dillon made the most of his targets, hauling in one at the pylon during the first quarter to ensure a 12-yard score. An insurance running back to this point, it's truly up in the air whether Dillon's 12 touches were an aberration or a sign of things to come. He should be rostered in 12-team leagues regardless.
The Frankman
Footballguy
rockaction
Footballguy
Tough running.
ninogaggi
Footballguy
What are you guys’ thoughts on Dillon this week with ARod out? I can totally see GB pound the rock against KC Def to minimize the risk of mistakes by Love and keep Mahomes & Co. on the sidelines.
Do you guys see Dillon eclipsing the likes of secondary RB options like say - EMitchell, KHerbert, and DWilliams?
Do you guys see Dillon eclipsing the likes of secondary RB options like say - EMitchell, KHerbert, and DWilliams?
General Malaise
Footballguy
It's not JUST Rodgers that's out. It's Davante Adams and Robert Tonyon and it's Scantling too...that's a lot of fire power gone for a critical game; a featured game of the week (at least it was prior to Rogers' testing positive). So for me, I've got a choice between Melvin Gordon or AJ Dillon. I'm rolling with Dillon because I think I've seen enough of Gordon to know what's coming. Dillon? I think the very best is yet to come and that very best might start on Sunday.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
rockaction
Footballguy
Just was going to say this. But Jordan Love as quarterback means a whole lot of pounding the rock.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
100% agree. Just making sure no one comes away with false information even if by accident.
rockaction
Footballguy
ZADO
Footballguy
all aboard the DILLON express ,for a couple of weeks anyways
Dillon punched in two short touchdowns shortly after Jones exited the game in what appears to be a full takeover as a workhorse back in the Packers' offense. Never known for his pass-catching chops, Dillon looked the part on his 50-yard catch and run against the Seahawks. This came one week after Dillon caught all four of his targets for 44 yard against Kansas City. Dillon drafters have a top-5 fantasy running back on their roster if Jones misses significant time with the knee. Dillon gets the run funnel Minnesota defense in Week 11.
Dillon punched in two short touchdowns shortly after Jones exited the game in what appears to be a full takeover as a workhorse back in the Packers' offense. Never known for his pass-catching chops, Dillon looked the part on his 50-yard catch and run against the Seahawks. This came one week after Dillon caught all four of his targets for 44 yard against Kansas City. Dillon drafters have a top-5 fantasy running back on their roster if Jones misses significant time with the knee. Dillon gets the run funnel Minnesota defense in Week 11.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
With a completely stacked RB corp I'm looking at making a play, a trade offer for AJ Dillon. Wow, he sure looked studly last week, eh. The Packers say A Jones is not going on IR and most likely miss another week or two. That being said, many are predicting more AJ Dillon for the rest of the year even with Jones back in. What do you think?
I just offered Jacobs and J Williams (DEN) for AJ Dillon.
With Chubb and Hunt on my IR bench I gotta do a 2 or 1 trade to make room. I suspect Chubb returning which means I gotta drop someone to start him off of IR bench. Dropping any WR's is out of the question. Kinda would like to hang onto D'Earnest until CLE RB situation is settled.
I currently roster 8 RB's. That's eight. Never had a situation like this.
Carter, Jacobs, Gordon, J Williams, Chubb, Hunt, D'Earnest, and Rhamondre Stevenson
I just offered Jacobs and J Williams (DEN) for AJ Dillon.
With Chubb and Hunt on my IR bench I gotta do a 2 or 1 trade to make room. I suspect Chubb returning which means I gotta drop someone to start him off of IR bench. Dropping any WR's is out of the question. Kinda would like to hang onto D'Earnest until CLE RB situation is settled.
I currently roster 8 RB's. That's eight. Never had a situation like this.
Carter, Jacobs, Gordon, J Williams, Chubb, Hunt, D'Earnest, and Rhamondre Stevenson
ZADO
Footballguy
I remember last season he was really good in the playoffs and when it got cold and snowy
https://madison.com/wsj/sports/football/professional/in-aj-dillon-packers-have-not-only-a-cold-weather-green-bay-back-but-also/article_e725798c-618d-56ce-bd77-aeb87317f087.html
rockaction
Footballguy
He actually fumbled on a vicious hit against Tampa Bay. He got hammered on his forearm. Green Bay recovered, but we didn't see him the rest of the game, IIRC.
He was great against Tennessee in the snow during the regular season, going for about 130 yards on the day with a touchdown.
ZADO
Footballguy
ya my memory is a fit fuzzy as to the games,but i know he looked awesome in a snow game and hes played in Boston where it snows. Im thinking he will be used a lot more when the weather gets bad
rockaction
Footballguy
Your point is taken. Just wanted to set the record straight about the playoffs and all. Aaron Jones was the guy in the playoffs, though he also fumbled on a vicious hit against Tampa Bay. Thump.
I looked it up. Dillon fumbled against the LA Rams in the first game of the playoffs, I believe. Jones fumbled against Tampa Bay.
So I'm wrong, too.
ZADO
Footballguy
I`m assuming these next 2 games will make or break Dillon as far as his future goes ,he has an opportunity to cement his claim to the future .
rockaction
Footballguy
Jones will be in Green Bay for another year. They like to have two guys and Jones doesn't have a real out in his contract until then because of dead cap hits and the like.
But I agree that we'll know a lot more about Dillon over the next week or two.
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Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Anyone trade him this week?
ZADO
Footballguy
I traded for AJ and a 9th rd pick , giving away my 4th rd pick next season and rb Eno Benjamin
I plan on franchising AJ next season
dmac37
Footballguy
Any other Dillon owners also own A. Jones trying to decide what to do this week? I have decided to start both Jones and Montgomery as RB1 and RB2, also need a RB3. I'm having a tough time trying to decide if it is a positive or negative starting both GB RB's this week.
Great matchup vs the Bears with GB having a Vegas high team total but the Complicated Fellow at QB has already told us and shown us himself that he still owns the Bears. Will Rodgers flex his muscles and back up his statement to rack up passing yards and TD's, sucking up fantasy points away from the 2 RB's?
Perfect scenario- Rodgers and Jones rack up points for 2-3 quarters and Dillon cleans up during garbage time.
Great matchup vs the Bears with GB having a Vegas high team total but the Complicated Fellow at QB has already told us and shown us himself that he still owns the Bears. Will Rodgers flex his muscles and back up his statement to rack up passing yards and TD's, sucking up fantasy points away from the 2 RB's?
Perfect scenario- Rodgers and Jones rack up points for 2-3 quarters and Dillon cleans up during garbage time.
I’m starting both. Have had that mindset since the beginning of the week. Dillon is my flex
Houston turmOiler
Footballguy
I'd like to be able to start both. But between 2 RB spots and a flex I've got Chubb, Patterson, and the Green Bay RBs. Feel like Chubb and Patterson have to be in my lineup. I'm pretty much locked into my seed for the playoffs next week, so I'm sticking with Jones right now. I have a feeling picking between the two is going to cost me in the playoffs.
Wish I'd have traded one for WR help before our deadline. Or better yet, wish Patterson had WR eligibility in our league so I could play them all.
I'll probably be right here next week revisiting this question.
Wise Old Owl
Footballguy
With Damien Harris on bye and Mitchell out im starting Dillion over D'Onta Foreman and Alex Collins. Feel pretty good about it.
A couple other things in Dillon's favor this weekend. A.Jones has been limited in practice this week. with a knee injury. Kirk Cousins is out, which likely means an easy win for GB. If GB pulls away early isn't it likely they use Dillion to out the game away on the ground and not risk further injuring Jones?
I think A.J. has a chance for a big game
I think A.J. has a chance for a big game
TampaMike19
Footballguy
Dudes gonna be a bull this weekend
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
AJ could have a great game on Sunday for sure, but I would just say that it seems to me the media, fans and FF players almost always overstate the effect the weather will have on a game. I've lived in the uppder midwest almost my entire life, played many cold-weather games and attended at least a dozen or more games at Lambeau with negative wind-chills and single digit temps. They will be cold, but the field won't be frozen and it won't necessarily favor one player over another in my experience.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
I'm not talking about just the weather. Minnesota will be lucky to have yardage or TOP advantages, and the GB RB duo should have a field day if this holds up
rockaction
Footballguy
Big props about his catch rate from the Podfather at RotoUnderworld. 92% last year. Is that right? Whoa.
Aaron Jones is an excellent player, but there's an out in that contract after this year. Could get interesting.
Aaron Jones is an excellent player, but there's an out in that contract after this year. Could get interesting.
He looked like the real deal in all facets last year, and that was hard to come to terms with as a long-time Jones truther.
Unless I were a super contender and really needed Jones, I’d be putting him on the block in dynasty.
joey
Footballguy
I started AJones down the stretch and he helped me to a Chip by scoring 21.5, 15.0, 13.7 and 15.6. In ppr, if Jones is healthy enough to play, he’s worth starting imo. Maybe that changes this coming year and the really is a changing of the guard in the making, but until then, I’m riding Jones until he wilts on my roster.
DropKick
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