AJ Dillon Fantasy

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon took 14 carries for 43 yards and caught all three of his targets for a gain of 38 yards during the team's 29-22 win over the Detroit Lions. With Aaron Jones (knee) out, Dillon was given the bulk of the carries in Week 12 and did a decent job against a tough Detroit run defense. Patrick Taylor mixed in but gained just 15 yards on his four touches. The 25-year-old has done well as a receiver this season and should remain a flex option as long as Jones misses time. Unfortunately, things will not get easier next week, as Dillon will go up against the Kansas City Chiefs, who have been fairly stingy against the run outside of last week's rain game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Consider the fourth-year back a fringe RB2 in Week 13.

Nov. 23rd • 6:50 PM

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (groin) is officially active on Thanksgiving on Thursday to face the Detroit Lions in Week 12. Dillon was given a questionable tag on the final injury report on Wednesday but was expected to play. He will serve as Green Bay's lead back with Aaron Jones (knee) out with an MCL sprain and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) on Injured Reserve. Dillon should be given as many opportunities as he can handle against Detroit, with Patrick Taylor and James Robinson backing him up in the backfield. The 25-year-old bruising back hasn't been very efficient in a complementary role with Jones in 2023, but the volume boost alone will give him RB2 upside for fantasy managers on Turkey Day.

Nov. 23rd • 11:38 AM

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (groin), who is listed as questionable for the Thanksgiving game on Thursday against the Detroit Lions, is expected to play, according to sources. Dillon was able to practice on a limited basis this week, and he'll be Green Bay's primary RB against Detroit with Aaron Jones (knee) already ruled out with an MCL sprain and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) on Injured Reserve. Patrick Taylor and James Robinson, who were just signed this week, will back up Dillon on Thursday. The 25-year-old should get all the touches he can handle. Dillon hasn't been killing it in 2023 with a career-low 3.5 yards per carry and just one rushing score, but the increased volume will at least make him worthy of a starting lineup spot as an RB3/flex in fantasy this week.

Nov. 22nd • 7:28 PM