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Packers’ positional grades at halfway mark of 2020 season

By Brian Sampson

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers reacts against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) /
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November 5, 2020; Santa Clara, California, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs the football against San Francisco 49ers safety Marcell Harris (36) during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Running Back

Despite the Packers’ running backs dropping a grade at the halfway mark, it’s still been a tremendous showing from them. Aaron Jones missed a couple of games, but returned on Thursday night and showed his elite elusiveness. However, his yards per carry dropped from 5.8 at the quarter-way mark to 5.0 after eight games.

In his steed, Jamaal Williams proved to be the solid backup we know he is. He takes what the offensive line gives him and even showed a little extra wiggle. He’s also continued to show he can hold his own as a pass-catcher, supplementing some of what Green Bay loses with their wide receiver position.

Quarter-mark grade: A

Halfway mark grade: B+

Wide Receiver

At this point, we know what the Packers’ wide receivers are. While Davante Adams is a stud (he has PFF’s highest grade at wide receiver), the rest of the group struggles. That’s especially true considering Allen Lazard hasn’t played since Week 3. Outside of Lazard (who ranks 60th in PFF’s positional grades), no other Green Bay receiver ranks above 114th out of 120 qualified players.

Quarter-mark grade: B-

Halfway mark grade: C+

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