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John Metchie III (illness), Brevin Jordan (illness), Nico Collins (calf), Shaq Mason (calf), and Jimmie Ward (concussion) returned to practice.

Related Players: Noah Brown, Robert Woods, Dalton Schultz, Xavier Hutchinson

The passing attack didn't look great with Case Keenum under center, but Noah Brown saw a huge target share, turning 11 into 8-82-1. If Nico Collins is good to go for Week 16, he should slide back into the No. 1 role, which should offer a fantasy WR2 with limited upside if C.J. Stroud misses, which looks like the strongest possibility.

Christian Watson (hamstring), Jayden Reed (toe), De’Vondre Campbell (neck), Darnell Savage (shoulder), and Elgton Jenkins (shoulder) are present but not practicing.

Emanuel Wilson designated to return off IR and is practicing. A.J. Dillon also practicing after missing Sunday.

Related Players: Aaron Jones

We should expect the typical Packers RB split in Week 16, but Jones remains the higher-upside play here, and should be considered a low-end RB2, while Dillon is in FLEX considerations for deep leagues.

Christian Watson is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers.

Questionable:

Jaire Alexander
Aaron Jones
Quay Walker
A.J. Dillon
Dontayvion Wicks
Darnell Savage
Eric Stokes

Related Players: Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Tucker Kraft

With Watson's disappointing season continuing, both Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed should be considered WR3s heading into this weekend.

The Packers are set to play another game without running back Aaron Jones.

Jones was limited in practice all week because of the knee injury that has kept him out of the team’s last two games and he was listed as questionable on Saturday. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Jones is not expected to play against the Giants on Monday night, however.

Related players: A.J. Dillon, Patrick Taylor, Kenyan Drake

If Jones is out, it will be the sixth game he's missed due to injuries this season, the story pointed out. Dillon has served as the lead back in Jones’ absence from the lineup and would continue in that role with Taylor as the No. 2. The Packers could also elevate Drake from the practice squad for further backfield depth, the story went on to say.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur tells reporters that RB Aaron Jones (knee sprain) won't play again this week. He hasn't practiced since his injury.

Related Players: A.J. Dillon, Patrick Taylor

The recent increased usage for Dillon hasn't helped to improve his inefficiency on the ground, as he has rushed for 72 yards on 28 attempts (2.57) the last 1.5 games, despite playing behind an average-or-better offensive line. Regardless, Jones' absence makes him fantasy relevant as a solid RB3.

The Packers have used Jayden Reed in a multitude of ways — as a punt returner, on end arounds, on jet sweeps and lined up as a traditional receiver. With what he’s done in those snaps — he’s played 417, more than 59 percent of Green Bay’s offensive snaps, second-most among wide receivers — there’s enough sample size to not only back up A.J. Dillon’s claim of being similar to Randall Cobb, but wonder whether Reed can be even more impactful as he continues to grow in the Packers’ offense.

Among rookie wide receivers, Reed ranks first in rushes of at least 10 yards (four), tied for second in plays of at least 20 yards (10) and third in total touchdowns (six) and yards per catch (13.8).

It's a great story that goes into detail about Reed, his season and what his teammates think of him. As the piece went on to say, the Packers have relied heavily on Reed since Week 1 when they called his number on the second play from scrimmage of the season, returned multiple punts and tied for the team lead with five targets. Entering Week 13, he’s done nothing for that faith to wane, as he ranks second in targets (59) behind only wideout Romeo Doubs (69), second in receptions (36), first in receiving yards (497) and second in total touchdowns (six). The story pointed out Reed may be small but has strong hands and speed that pops.

Panthers' CB CJ Henderson doubtful to play Sunday for the second straight game with a concussion. TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out. CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) is doubtful for the Titans.

Related Players: Tommy Tremble, Stephen Sullivan

Tremble will move into the de facto TE1 role for the Panthers, but that certainly hasn't been a profitable title. He doesn't need to be in fantasy consideration.

Packers RB Aaron Jones (MCL) likely to miss Thursday’s game; The Colts released former All-Pro LB Shaq Leonard; The Chargers are placing edge Joey Bosa on Injured Reserve.

Related Players: A.J. Dillon, Emmanuel Wilson

Dillon is the obvious beneficiary if Jones misses, but he has been woefully inefficient with his touches this season. Consider him a fringe RB2/RB3 on Thursday.

Packers running back Aaron Jones looks like he’s going to miss Thursday’s game in Detroit.

Jones hurt his knee in Sunday’s win over the Chargers and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that he has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain. He is considered unlikely to play on Thanksgiving and will be week-to-week moving forward.

Related players: A.J. Dillon, Emanuel Wilson, Patrick Taylor, James Robinson

The story went on to say the Packers had Wilson go down with a shoulder injury shortly after Jones was injured and both players were listed as non-participants in practice on Monday. The Packers signed Taylor to the active roster to go with Dillon, and Robinson was added to the practice squad. The team will likely roll with Dillon as their main back in a tough matchup against the Lions

The knee injury Aaron Jones suffered doesn't appear to be as serious as first thought, according to Ian Rapoport.

Related players: A.J. Dillon, Emanuel Wilson

Good news for Jones as the first reaction didn't appear to be very good. Jones was able to return to stand on the sideline which could be a good sign. It also seems, according to Rapoport, they have ruled out an ACL tear. Jones will have an MRI on Monday but the overall believe is it's not nearly as serious as first thought.