The Green Bay Packers have the NFL’s MVP favorite at quarterback and an otherworldly talent at wide receiver, but the running back duo in Matt LaFleur’s offense is pretty good too.
After Sunday night’s win over the Minnesota Vikings, both Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon now have over 1,000 total yards from scrimmage through 16 games.
The two became just the fourth pair of running backs in Packers history to both create 1,000 or more yards in a single season. And it’s the first time since 1980 when Eddie Lee Ivery and Gerry Ellis accomplished the feat.
Jones is no surprise. He’s produced at least 1,000 total yards and 10 touchdowns in three consecutive seasons. Even after missing a game, he’s created 1,190 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns.
Dillon’s emergence has been the big story. The second-year back rushed for 63 yards and added 20 more as a receiver on Sunday, pushing his season total to 1,049 yards. He also added two more touchdowns, giving him seven total.
Overall, Jones and Dillon have combined for 2,239 yards and 17 touchdowns.
How does that compare to last season? In 2020, Jones and Jamaal Williams combined for 2,200 total yards and 14 total touchdowns.
1000 yards from scrimmage each with my big brotha. Honored to grow along side you @Showtyme_33 ! pic.twitter.com/hfBe5DHLEB
— AJ “The Sauce” Dillon (@ajdillon7) January 3, 2022