San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is optimistic about his participation and workload in the upcoming season opener against the New York Jets, following a recovery from a calf and Achilles injury. After missing most of training camp, McCaffrey returned to practice and expressed confidence in his ability to handle his usual heavy workload. Teammates and coaches have noted his readiness and high standards, suggesting he is set for another strong season after a stellar performance in 2023.

In Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers, Aaron Jones led the Green Bay Packers' backfield with 13 rushing attempts and 4 targets. However, he trailed RB Patrick Taylor in routes and had just 4 more snaps than Taylor. This unexpected usage raises uncertainty about Jones' touch outlook, especially with AJ Dillon out due to a thumb injury. Despite this, Jones' outlook for Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers remains positive.

AJ Dillon is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a thumb injury. The concern is primarily about ball security as Dillon has a broken right thumb and was seen wearing a large wrap on his hand during limited practice. With Dillon out, Aaron Jones will return to the backfield for the first time since Week 11. Patrick Taylor and Kenyan Drake are the other active running backs for the Packers.

Packers RB Aaron Jones is active for today’s game against the Bucs. RB A.J. Dillon is inactive, leaving RBs Patrick Taylor and Kenyan Drake behind Jones. Jones carries a wide range of outcomes this week.

Packers RB A.J. Dillon is not expected to play against the Bucs today, leaving the backfield to Aaron Jones, Patrick Taylor, and Kenyan Drake. Jones' workload is uncertain, but Dillon's absence adds upside to Jones' fantasy profile.

Packers RB A.J. Dillon has a broken thumb and his status for the upcoming game against the Bucs is uncertain. Aaron Jones is also dealing with a knee injury.

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon suffered a broken thumb in the team's recent game against the New York Giants. Dillon did not practice on Thursday and is unsure if he will be able to play with the injury. The thumb is important for a running back, and Dillon is concerned about how it will impact his ball security. The Packers have relied on Dillon in recent weeks due to Aaron Jones' knee injury. Jones returned to practice and is confident for Sunday's game. The Packers also have running back Patrick Taylor on the roster. In terms of wide receivers, Christian Watson is expected to miss another game due to a hamstring injury, but rookies Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks returned to practice.

The Packers have elevated RB Kenyan Drake from the practice squad for tonight's game against the Giants. He joins AJ Dillon and Patrick Taylor on the roster for a game RB Aaron Jones is expected to miss.

Packers running back Aaron Jones will not play in Sunday night's game against the Chiefs due to a knee injury. A.J. Dillon will take over as the primary ball carrier, but Patrick Taylor is expected to handle passing-down work.

Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers is not participating in practice on Friday due to a knee injury. This suggests that he will likely miss his second game in a row. AJ Dillon dominated carries in the last game, but third-stringer Patrick Taylor also played a significant number of snaps and should be involved in the offense again.

Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers did not practice due to a knee injury. AJ Dillon also did not practice due to a groin injury. If both players are unable to play, Patrick Taylor will be the top running back for the Packers.

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is dealing with an MCL sprain and is considered week-to-week. He is unlikely to play against the Lions on Thanksgiving and his status for Week 13 is uncertain. A.J. Dillon will take over as the lead ball-carrier in Jones' absence, but he may lose passing-down work to Patrick Taylor.

AJ Dillon is expected to lead the Green Bay Packers backfield for Monday's game in Las Vegas with Aaron Jones inactive due to a hamstring injury. However, Dillon's production has been lacking so far this season.

Packers RB Aaron Jones is officially inactive for tonight's game against the Raiders. He'll get a Week 6 bye to rest up that hamstring.

The Green Bay Packers have signed running back Patrick Taylor, indicating that Aaron Jones' return from a hamstring injury has taken a turn for the worse. Jones experienced a setback and is unlikely to play against the Las Vegas Raiders. AJ Dillon will take over as the No. 1 running back in Jones' absence. The Packers have also elevated cornerback Corey Ballentine from the practice squad as insurance in case Jaire Alexander is unable to play.

Aaron Jones is expected to be inactive for Monday night's game against the Raiders due to a hamstring injury. The Packers will benefit from a bye week after Week 5, giving Jones nearly two weeks to recover. AJ Dillon and Patrick Taylor are expected to lead Green Bay's backfield in Las Vegas.

Aaron Jones' status for tonight's game against the Raiders is uncertain, but it is unlikely that he will play. Jones returned from his hamstring injury last week but had limited playing time. A.J. Dillon and Patrick Taylor will likely handle the backfield if Jones is inactive.

Aaron Jones, running back for the Green Bay Packers, is unlikely to play in the Monday night game against the Raiders due to a hamstring injury. Jones initially injured his hamstring in Week 1 and missed Weeks 2 and 3. He returned in Week 4 but may have suffered a setback. If Jones doesn't play, AJ Dillon and Patrick Taylor will handle most of the backfield work.

Aaron Jones, running back for the Green Bay Packers, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints due to a hamstring injury. Jones made his first appearance in practice since Week 1 and received a limited tag on the injury report. His status will be determined about 90 minutes before kickoff. If Jones is unable to play, AJ Dillon, Patrick Taylor, and Emanuel Wilson are the other options for the Packers.

Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers will be inactive for Week 2 due to a hamstring injury. He sustained the injury during a touchdown catch in Week 1. AJ Dillon will take over in the backfield in his absence.

Aaron Jones, the running back for the Green Bay Packers, is inactive for today's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury. It is uncertain if he will be able to return for Week 3. A.J. Dillon will take over as the lead back for the Packers, with Patrick Taylor as his backup. Additionally, the Packers will be missing left tackle David Bakhtiari for today's game.

Aaron Jones, running back for the Green Bay Packers, missed another practice due to a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta. If he does play, he may see limited snaps and touches. AJ Dillon is expected to fill in as the starter, while Patrick Taylor and Emanuel Wilson are the reserve options.