Top five performers for Packers in Week 9 loss vs. Patriots

3. Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones’ fumble should not dampen his solid night. One could say that the lack of consistent carries may have played a factor, but I digress.

Jones had 76 yards on 14 carries for a 5.4 yards-per-carry average. Once again, Jones proved to be the spark the offense needs to get going. The team clearly plays better when he is on the field and he gives the offense something Jamaal Williams simply cannot.

I am still perplexed by McCarthy’s use of the running backs. Despite never being down by more than a touchdown till late in the game, McCarthy refused to use the running game to its fullest potential.

The two running backs accounted for only 21 carries while Rodgers threw 43 times. The blame does not lay solely at McCarthy’s feet, Rodgers has to share some too. But McCarthy is the play-caller and head coach and can dictate what is being called as well as who is on the field.

Jones and Williams’ styles complement each other perfectly, and should have a role in the offense. But there is little doubt by now that Jones should be featured with Williams providing the change-of-pace.

Jones should be on the field to start every drive with Williams giving Jones a breather. That can still be more than enough to keep Jones fresh and Williams involved.