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Packers get grim injury update for key offensive player ahead of 'MNF'

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 10/7/23

The Green Bay Packers could be without star running back Aaron Jones for their Week 5 showdown against the Raiders. He has been dealing with a hamstring injury since Green Bay's season opener, missing Weeks 2 and 3 and returning for the team's "Thursday Night Football" game against the Detroit Lions in Week 4.

The star running back had just 18 yards on five carries in the blowout loss to the Lions.

Jones didn’t look entirely healthy in the effort. He was limited in practice for much of this week as he is still healing from the hamstring injury.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Jones is listed as questionable to play the Raiders in Week 5. Cornerback Jaire Alexander is also questionable with a back injury.

Packers are listing RB Aaron Jones and CB Jaire Alexander as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Raiders.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 7, 2023

While many Packers fans want Jones to return, it doesn’t make sense to rush him back, especially if he cannot be effective.

AJ Dillon needs to step up against the Raiders. He’s averaging just 2.7 yards a carry this season. While some of the Packers’ rushing issues are due to the beat-up offensive line, Dillon has not played well. Dillon will likely get another chance to show he can be an effective running back for the Packers.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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