1 Big Question Facing Each Green Bay Packers Position Group at the Bye

The Green Bay Packers’ bye week is finally here, and goodness, did they need it. The team will now have the opportunity to rest up and get as healthy as they can for the final regular-season push.

But for us, it’s the opportunity to look back at how Green Bay got to their 9-3 record as well as what lies ahead. Before each Packers game, I go through my 5 Big Questions facing them that week. For the bye, however, I’ll take a look at the 1 Big Question facing each position group–starting with the offense.

Green Bay Packers RBs: How much will the offense lean on Jones and Dillon?

Yes, the Green Bay Packers have Aaron Rodgers. Yes, the Green Bay Packers have Davante Adams. But this unit is at its best when there is a good mix of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon in the run game.

Now, let’s define the term mix. I don’t ever expect there to be a 50/50 run/pass split. 60/40 works just fine or even 65/35. But what we want to avoid is seeing this offense become pass-heavy and Rodgers holding onto the ball. As we’ve seen in recent years, that is no longer a recipe for success.

Leaning on the run game enough so that the defense respects it while also getting Jones and Dillon involved in the quick passing game are two key components to this offense finding success.

Through 12 games, Jones and Dillon have combined for 1,107 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Through the air they have 559 receiving yards, six total touchdowns, and they rank second (Jones) and fourth (Dillon) on the team in receptions.