Green Bay Packers rookie AJ Dillon may have his biggest chance at the NFL level Sunday night against the Tennessee Titans.
The Packers listed Jamaal Williams (quad) as doubtful for Week 16, probably stealing from Matt LaFleur’s favorite complementary runner alongside Aaron Jones and providing Dillon with the team’s second-round pick. , the opportunity to contribute in a significant way during an early matchup against one of the best teams in the AFC.
Dillon, who lost five games on the COVID-19 reserve list, has led 24 times over 115 yards during the 2020 season. significantly, as on Sunday night the number 2 most likely is repeated.
A key player, Williams injured his leg after being caught against the Carolina Panthers and did not return. This week he was unable to participate at all during training.
The Packers also ruled out that Jace Sternberger (concussion) and safety Will Redmond (concussion) and guard Simon Stepaniak (knee) were doubtful.
Despite the injury list with 20 players over the course of the week, the Packers did not give 16 players injury designation, meaning all 16 will play on Sunday.
The Titans ruled out defender Derick Roberson, but withdrew 12 more players from the injury report.