3 takeaways from Packers’ bounce-back win vs. Lions

When Aaron Jones gets the ball, good things happen

When Aaron Jones plays well, the Packers’ offense plays well.

Last week in Jacksonville, Jones only had five carries for nine yards, as well as two catches for 13 yards. Green Bay abandoned the run quickly. Without much of an opportunity to get going, Jones barely impacted the game and the Packers’ offense struggled as a result.

Matt LaFleur made sure we wouldn’t see a repeat of that on Monday night. Jones had six carries on the opening drive, which was a career-high, according to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.

In total, Jones had 17 attempts for 67 yards and a touchdown. He showed his importance to this offense in the receiving game, catching all six of his targets for 48 yards and three touchdowns. Yes, that’s four total touchdowns.

When Jones gets the ball early and often, he’s hard to stop.

The Packers achieved balance in this game and actually ran the ball more than they threw it, with 33 rushing attempts compared to 27 passes. When defenses play with two deep safeties, this is the way to beat it.

Jones is such an important playmaker for this offense. There’s a reason why the Packers paid him this past offseason. No matter where he’s lined up, as long as the ball is coming his way, good things happen for the offense.