The Green Bay Packers will be without their star running back, Aaron Jones, for the second consecutive game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jones has been dealing with a calf injury that has kept him out of practice since last week and has now been ruled out for Sunday’s game.
The Packers have been relying heavily on Jones this season as he has been their leading rusher with 824 yards and nine touchdowns. He has also been a major factor in the passing game, catching 39 passes for 305 yards and three touchdowns. His absence will be a big blow to the Packers’ offense, as they will have to rely on other players to step up in his absence.
The Packers have a few options to replace Jones in the backfield. Jamaal Williams, who has been the team’s second-leading rusher this season, will likely get the start. He has rushed for 472 yards and two touchdowns this season and is also a capable receiver out of the backfield. The Packers could also turn to rookie A.J. Dillon, who has seen limited action this season but has shown flashes of potential when given the opportunity.
The Chiefs defense will be a tough test for whoever is in the backfield for the Packers. They are currently ranked third in the NFL in total defense and have allowed the fewest rushing yards per game this season. The Packers will need to rely on their passing attack to move the ball and put points on the board if they want to have any chance of winning this game.
The loss of Aaron Jones is a big one for the Packers, but they still have some capable players that can help fill the void. It will be interesting to see how they respond to his absence and if they can find a way to get the job done against a tough Chiefs defense.
