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Just rostering the Packers offense last year would have gotten you four top-10 positional players, and that includes the finish by Jones, as he amassed almost 1,500 total yards and 11 total touchdowns in only 14 games. His 5.5 yards-per-carry average tied his career high, and though he had only one true week winning game, he was incredibly consistent with 11 games of double-digit scoring. Jones was also 9th in the NFL among runners with 63 targets, so you are getting multi-format value as well. Although Jones was brought back on a 4-year, $48 million dollar deal, the biggest hindrance to his numbers comes in the form of 2nd-year back A.J. Dillon. Despite being a 2nd round pick Dillon was hardly used, but that looks to change if the words from Packers running back coach Ben Sirmans means anything.
Already being as efficient as possible and the presence of Dillon make it nearly impossible for Jones to significantly improve on last season's numbers. He just doesn't get the big carry numbers other top-5 backs do (he only had one 20+ attempt game last year), but still remains a solid, upside top-10 option.
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AJ Dillon angling for more work?
HC regrets giving him only 12 touches in Week 5
By: Doug Orth | Tue Oct 12, 12:20 am
|  | LaFleur said he left the stadium yesterday wishing he had given the ball to RB AJ Dillon more than 12 times. He said his receiving talent has been evident and they feel confident in his skills in that aspect of the game. (Tom Silverstein on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: It wasn't too long ago that many mocked Dillon for being a zero in the passing game, primarily relying on his lack of usage as a receiver during his days at Boston College. Aaron Jones will remain the top back in this backfield for the foreseeable future, but Dillon has already flashed his monstrous fantasy upside a time or two and would be an easy top-10 fantasy option if Jones was forced to miss time.
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