Packers Beat: RB A.J. Dillon can catch the ball, too

Sep 06, 2022

Matt LaFleur throws the kitchen sink at running backs, and one thing they must do proficiently is catch the ball. A.J. Dillon rarely did so in college, not because he couldn’t but because he wasn’t asked to. He caught just 21 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns in three seasons at Boston College, and he heard everything people said about his pass-catching inexperience coming into the league.

Related players: Aaron Jones

Fantasy Impact:

We've heard all the hype surrounding Aaron Jones and Dillon being 1A and 1A RBs on the Packers, and it's possible both will be asked to make up for the loss of WR Davante Adams in the passing game. The story said Dillon had been asked only to run a flat or swing route in college, but he quickly learned far more was required to grasp an NFL passing game. While Jones is still considered the team's top back, if Dillon is active in the passing game, he could be a great value for those who take him later in fantasy drafts.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.