Behind Enemy Lines: Week 12 Q&A with Packers Wire

With a Week 13 matchup between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers on tap, we go behind enemy lines for a chat with Packers Wire.

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By all accounts, Aaron Jones is having a career season, but he’s averaging a career-low ypc. Can you explain the contrast between that number and how productive Jones has actually been? Are there any weaknesses to his game?

I think there was an adjustment period to Matt LaFleur’s new running scheme, and playing the Bears, Vikings, Broncos and Eagles in the first four games hurt Jones’ efficiency numbers. Over the last seven games, Jones is averaging almost 4.9 yards per carry. He’s such a clever and instinctive runner, and despite his size, he’s tough to tackle. He’s at his best when he’s pressing the line of scrimmage, finding the cutback lane and exploding into the second level. And considering his improvements as a receiver and blocker, it’s hard to find an obvious weakness in his game.

At times, however, he’s been handcuffed by his own coaches. The Packers need to make sure he’s getting enough touches every game.

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