Before you leave an angry comment, let’s examine.
Through Week 10 (using averages because Jones missed time):
Player A: 3.7 yards per carry, 1.7 yards after first contact average, 41.8 rushing yards per game, 74.0 PFF Rushing Grade, one touchdown
Player B: 3.7 yards per carry, 1.1 yards after first contact average, 38.5 rushing yards per game, 65.1 PFF Rushing Grade, three touchdowns.
A is Dillon, B is Jones.
Jones is a true fan favorite, and rightfully so. But his best days seem to be behind him. His longest rush this season is 11 yards, and his usual burst hasnt’ been there. Not to mention his hands have taken a noticeable step down: his PFF receiving grade is lower than Josiah Deguara.
Rooting for him, of course, but I think the backfield going to a true 50/50 split is best here. Especially as the weather gets cold, when Dillon is at his best
yes, but neither are particularly great this season either
I don’t think either is our starter next year to be honest. I love Jones, and Dillon is a great kid. But I’m a year like this, I don’t think their performance matters a whole lot.
Don’t even bother with this crowd.
I’ve never seen an argument here where any kind of per-play efficiency comparison between Jones and Dillon is widely accepted, except when it favors Jones.
Once a stat favors Dillon there are all sorts of nebulous reasons why it doesn’t apply for which Dillon would never be given the benefit of the doubt if the roles were reversed.
I’m taking a longer view and think that Jones can bounce back and finish the season strong, more in line with how he’s performed historically. But if Dillon had the same season Jones has had most people would be calling the Bears game a fluke and using the low catch rate, per carry average, drops, fumbles, and lack of availability as reasons why the Packers need to move on.