AJ Dillon wants to get back on the court. The problem is that the Packers running back broke his thumb late in Monday’s loss to the Giants. His right fingers touched his helmet. Now in his fourth year with the Packers, they want to know how he sees the field and how much of a threat a thumb can be to his ball security. And if he plays now, he risks more injuries that could affect him later in the season. Everything is going through his mind this week. “If I get sick, will I make it a bigger problem than later?” Dylan told reporters.
“And the next question is, can I have a positive impact on the team if I’m there?” There are a few days left this week, so I’ll have to deal with these questions myself. I’ll go if I can. There were a few times over the years that I was sick, but it was enough to keep me going. I try to be there as much as possible. That’s not going to change.”An X-ray taken Tuesday revealed a fracture. Dylan missed practice on Thursday. The Packers were inactive on Wednesday. But according to Green Bay’s injury report, he could miss that practice as well. The Packers will likely absorb the loss of Dillian when Aaron Jones returns after missing the past three games with a knee injury. Dylan Jones carried the ball 47 times for 166 yards in the three games he missed. But Jones believes he can play on Sunday.The goal is to advance to the play-offs. And the Packers threshold was worn.
They host the Tampa Bay Bucks this Sunday at Lambeau Field. The Bucs currently hold the fourth seed in the projected playoff round. Because Tampa (6-7) wins the NFC South. Meanwhile, the Packers are also 6-7. If the season ended today, it would be the seventh and final seed. The Lions lead the NFC North and the Vikings are ahead of the Packers in the playoffs. The two teams are scheduled to meet again on New Year’s Eve. Jones is optimistic about the game against the Bucks. He practiced Thursday, but the Packers listed him as limited.
“I feel a lot better,” Jones told reporters Thursday. “Today we took a big step, moving into the training room. So I’ll take it every day, but definitely Sunday.”The Packers have a contingency plan in case neither running back is available. They recently added Patrick Taylor to the roster, and practice squad tight end Kenyan Drake could see action as well.
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