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Sep 12, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) takes a moment before the start of the game against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
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Sep 12, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) takes a moment before the start of the game against the New Orleans Saints at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
All 22 of the NFL teams are now focusing on their matches in the coming weeks. After Thanksgiving football, now it is time to focus on the playoffs. No team wants to burn out their stars and make them play restlessly. This is the time when injuries are taken special care of. For the Green Bay Packers, both Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones seem quite unfit.
Green Bay Packers in trouble ahead of Rams fixture
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is dealing with a knee injury. During the entire last week, he was not fully available for practice. Jones was very limited. He is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
During the November 14 game against the Seattle Seahawks, Aaron Jones sprained his MCL on the right knee. Although being injured, Jones still wants to play the bout against the Rams. He could be allowed to play the game because the Packers have a bye week. The safe answer would be for Aaron Jones to rest and return after the Bye week. He attended the practice for three straight days during the last week.
Packers’ RB Aaron Jones, listed as questionable due to a knee injury, wants to play vs. the Rams but Green Bay also has a bye next week and can get two weeks of rest for him if he doesn’t play Sunday, per source. Packers not expected to make final decision until pre-game warmups.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 28, 2021
The star quarterback Aaron Rodgers is also suffering from a toe injury currently. If Jones plays, he can take some pressure off of Rogers. If Jones does not play this Sunday’s game, he could get two weeks’ rest straight.
Keeping the playoffs in mind, no NFL team wants serious injuries for their players. If there is even a minor injury, it will be taken seriously. Considering this case, the Packers might not let Jones play on Sunday. We will not know for sure until the pre-game warm-up. We do not expect the Packers to make a decision before that.
Aaron Jones’ season so far
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Aaron Jones has played ten games with the Packers till now. He has scored seven touchdowns and rushed for 541 yards. Jones has also caught 37 passes for 298 yards. The season looks good for Jones as he has shown a decent performance until now. With his knee injury in mind, it will be better if he sits out for the Rams game. He should not put pressure on himself and cause bigger problems for his knee.
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The Packers are on the top of the NFC North table with a record of 8-3. To remain on top, they should play with caution and make sure their star players are healthy. The Packers are one favorite to win the Super Bowl, and until now, they are on the right path for doing so.
