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College: Boston College | 4 years
Height: 6'0" | Weight: 247 lbs
Birth Date: 1998-05-02
2024 Bye Week: 10
Total Pts: 117.6
Avg Pts: 6.92
Rank: 42 RB
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Dillon got six starts because of injury to Aaron Jones but did little when on the field. He averaged just 3.4 yards per carry and never topped 80-rushing yards in a game. Dillon finished with 836 total yards and two scores in 15 games. Dillon had five games with double-digit fantasy points. Dillon just hasn't progressed since entering the league and likely heads to more of a true backup role this year. He re-signed with the Packers, but Green Bay also signed workhorse back Josh Jacobs. It might not be quite as much of a timeshare this season for Dillon. Dillon is a big, power back that does his best work between the tackles. He is a load to bring down because of his size. He doesn't have a lot of speed to make plays on the outside but is more than capable. He is an improving pass catcher, having 20-plus receptions three straight seasons.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Dillon is not a very exciting fantasy back. He might get a few scores and total yards, but is not going to be much of a consistent help to fantasy owners, especially if Jacobs stays healthy. Dillon can get around 600 total yards and a few scores.
AJ Dillon, the Green Bay Packers' "Quadzilla" himself, was once a name that struck fear into fantasy managers facing a potential backfield committee with Aaron Jones. The situation should have looked clearer now that Jones has moved on to the Minnesota Vikings, but the offseason was not kind to Dillon. The Packers signed Josh Jacobs and drafted USC RB MarShawn Lloyd in the third round to push Dillon further down the draft charts. Dillon's yards per carry dropped to a mere 3.4, and his receiving role was virtually non-existent, with only 22 total receptions. Overall, he rushed for 613 yards on 178 attempts and two touchdowns while catching 22 passes for 223 yards over 15 games. This translated to a disappointing fantasy season, finishing as the RB42 in 2023. Despite whispers of a breakout, we all got a touchdown rate of 1.1% per carry -; a far cry from what was expected. With the Packers signing of Jacobs and the drafting of Lloyd, Dillon has been relegated to a backup role, most likely third on the depth chart behind Jacobs and Lloyd. Some might argue Dillon's power could still lead to occasional touchdowns, but with an ADP of RB61, you're gambling on a handful of scores with minimal receiving upside. Dillon's as a fantasy difference-maker is likely over. Unless injuries strike the Packers's backfield, he's best left as a deep flyer in best ball leagues.
AJ Dillon, the Green Bay Packers' "Quadzilla" himself, was once a name that struck fear into fantasy managers facing a potential backfield committee with Aaron Jones. The situation should have looked clearer now that Jones has moved on to the Minnesota Vikings, but the offseason was not kind to Dillon. The Packers signed Josh Jacobs and drafted USC RB MarShawn Lloyd in the third round to push Dillon further down the draft charts. Dillon's yards per carry dropped to a mere 3.4, and his receiving role was virtually non-existent, with only 22 total receptions. Overall, he rushed for 613 yards on 178 attempts and two touchdowns while catching 22 passes for 223 yards over 15 games. This translated to a disappointing fantasy season, finishing as the RB42 in 2023. Despite whispers of a breakout, we all got a touchdown rate of 1.1% per carry -; a far cry from what was expected. With the Packers signing of Jacobs and the drafting of Lloyd, Dillon has been relegated to a backup role, most likely third on the depth chart behind Jacobs and Lloyd. Some might argue Dillon's power could still lead to occasional touchdowns, but with an ADP of RB61, you're gambling on a handful of scores with minimal receiving upside. Dillon's as a fantasy difference-maker is likely over. Unless injuries strike the Packers's backfield, he's best left as a deep flyer in best ball leagues.
Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
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Week 1 | 5.60 | AJ Dillon 19 rushing yds (1.90 pts) AJ Dillon 17 receiving yds (1.70 pts) AJ Dillon 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
Week 2 | 7.30 | AJ Dillon 55 rushing yds (5.50 pts) AJ Dillon 8 receiving yds (0.80 pts) AJ Dillon 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 3 | 3.30 | AJ Dillon 33 rushing yds (3.30 pts) |
Week 4 | 1.10 | AJ Dillon 11 rushing yds (1.10 pts) |
Week 5 | 13.60 | AJ Dillon 76 rushing yds (7.60 pts) AJ Dillon 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . AJ Dillon 5 yd TD rush |
Week 6 | 0.00 | |
Week 7 | 11.50 | AJ Dillon 61 rushing yds (6.10 pts) AJ Dillon 34 receiving yds (3.40 pts) AJ Dillon 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
Week 8 | 10.20 | AJ Dillon 11 rushing yds (1.10 pts) AJ Dillon 41 receiving yds (4.10 pts) AJ Dillon 5 receptions (5.00 pts) |
Week 9 | 5.30 | AJ Dillon 40 rushing yds (4.00 pts) AJ Dillon 3 receiving yds (0.30 pts) AJ Dillon 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 10 | 9.10 | AJ Dillon 70 rushing yds (7.00 pts) AJ Dillon 11 receiving yds (1.10 pts) AJ Dillon 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 11 | 10.10 | AJ Dillon 29 rushing yds (2.90 pts) AJ Dillon 32 receiving yds (3.20 pts) AJ Dillon 4 receptions (4.00 pts) |
Week 12 | 11.10 | AJ Dillon 43 rushing yds (4.30 pts) AJ Dillon 38 receiving yds (3.80 pts) AJ Dillon 3 receptions (3.00 pts) |
Week 13 | 9.70 | AJ Dillon 73 rushing yds (7.30 pts) AJ Dillon 14 receiving yds (1.40 pts) AJ Dillon 1 reception (1.00 pts) |
Week 14 | 9.80 | AJ Dillon 53 rushing yds (5.30 pts) AJ Dillon 25 receiving yds (2.50 pts) AJ Dillon 2 receptions (2.00 pts) |
Playoff Week 1 | 0.00 | |
Playoff Week 2 | 7.20 | AJ Dillon 12 rushing yds (1.20 pts) AJ Dillon 1 rushing TD (6.00 pts) . . . AJ Dillon 1 yd TD rush |
Playoff Week 3 | 2.70 | AJ Dillon 27 rushing yds (2.70 pts) |
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (stinger) is being held out of practice due to a stinger that Dillon suffered toward the end of last season. Per Matt LaFleur, Dillon being held out of practice is for precautionary reasons. With Dillon being held out and backfield mate MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) nursing an injury of his own, the Green Bay backfield has been hit hard with the injury bug. Dillon averaged just 3.4 yards per attempt in his worst season as a pro, with 613 rushing yards on 178 attempts. The role for Dillon is up in the air with Lloyd's injury and Josh Jacobs coming in to be the top running back for the Packers. It's a thin bet to expect Dillon to have a fantasy-friendly role in 2024 outside of injury, so keep him undrafted in fantasy drafts.
From RotoBaller
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon recorded four carries for two yards in the Packers' preseason opener against the Browns. Dillon entered the game with the second offense on the Packers' second drive. He appears to be in position to be the Packers' No. 2 running back to start the season. However, Dillon continued the inefficient running he displayed in 2023. With rookie MarShawn Lloyd's (hamstring) status uncertain moving forward, Dillon may be able to hold the job for now.
From RotoBaller
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon, who had a highly disappointing 2023 campaign for the Packers, has apparent reported to training camp in great shape. "This is THE best I've seen him. Hands down," head coach Matt LaFleur said. It's that time of the year when tons of best-shape-of-my-life stories start to surface. Take it with a grain of salt. The 26-year-old Dillon has plenty of motivation to improve this summer after averaging a weak 3.4 yards per carry on his 178 rushing attempts last year. The former second-rounder is on notice after the Packers drafted MarShawn Lloyd in the third round in April, so he may need a strong camp and preseason to avoid opening the regular season as the RB3 in Green Bay. Dillon's performance this summer will be something to watch, but after last season, he's off the fantasy radar in 12-team leagues.
From RotoBaller
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon "knows he isn't assured a roster spot" heading into the 2024 season, according to Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal. While the Packers parted with Aaron Jones this offseason, they replaced him with Josh Jacobs and also drafted MarShawn Lloyd in the third round. Thus, with a crowded backfield, the Packers may need Dillon to go above and beyond this summer in order to keep him on their roster ahead of Week 1. As Wilde notes, though, Dillon is aware of his job insecurity and has put in tremendous work this offseason. "This is as hard as I've seen him work in the offseason," running backs coach Ben Sirmans noted. If Dillon does make the roster, he'll be nothing more than a low-end RB3/FLEX option in fantasy football as he operates behind Jacobs and competes with Lloyd for touches. On the other hand, Green Bay does have some incentive to move on from the Boston College product. Dillon is currently on a one-year prove-it deal, and releasing him would create $1,125,000 in cap space for the Packers while carrying just $167,500 in dead money. This will be a roster battle that all fantasy managers should monitor over the next month-plus.
From RotoBaller
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon was once viewed as a future breakout star in fantasy football, but his disastrous 2023 campaign and the addition of rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd have his value at an all-time low. The Boston College product rushed 178 times for 613 yards and two touchdowns last year, and his 3.4-yards-per-carry average was by far the worst of his career. However, heading into his fifth NFL training camp, the 26-year-old is reportedly in the best shape of his life. "Dillon is looking more trim this offseason while still maintaining his muscle mass," Paul Bretl of ESPN wrote. "The result appears to be a more explosive version of Dillon, which the Packers need." While it's a great sign that Dillon is motivated for a bounce-back year, he could be approaching fantasy irrelevance. Josh Jacobs is the clear lead back, while Lloyd is an explosive rusher and pass-catcher that Green Bay will likely feature in the RB2 role. Deep-league fantasy managers can still consider picking him up in the late rounds of drafts, as he could become a viable flex option if Lloyd disappoints and Jacobs struggles to stay healthy.
From RotoBaller
The Green Bay Packers officially re-signed running back AJ Dillon on Friday. Dillon was originally selected by the Packers in the second round (62nd overall) in 2020 out of Boston College. He has played in 60 games (11 starts) for the team during the regular season and has compiled 2,428 yards on 597 carries (4.1 yards per carry) with 16 touchdowns while recording 86 receptions for 763 yards (8.9 yards per catch) with two touchdowns. The 25-year-old had a career-low 3.4 yards per carry in 15 regular-season games (six starts) in Green Bay in 2023 and failed to take advantage of Aaron Jones missing some time with injuries. Dillon missed the final three games due to a neck stinger, but he should be fully healthy for the start of the 2024 season this fall, where he'll be back as the No. 2 RB behind newcomer Josh Jacobs.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | The Packers have re-signed running back AJ Dillon. Dynasty Analysis: Dillon was rumored to be on the Cowboys radar but he decided to keep things close to home and stay with Green Bay. It's not great for his fantasy value as Josh Jacobs was signed to be the workhorse earlier in the week. Even if Jacobs was to get hurt, Dillon just hasn't shown a lot in recent years and doesn't look like anything but insurance at this point. While still roster worthy in most leagues, the dreams of Dillon ever becoming a featured back have long since faded.
Free-agent running back AJ Dillon is expected to re-sign with the Green Bay Packers on an undisclosed deal, pending a physical, according to sources. Dillon will return to the organization that selected him with their second-round pick in 2020 out of Boston College. The 25-year-old had more of an opportunity to pick up extra touches in Green Bay's backfield with Aaron Jones missing some time with injury, but he failed to take advantage of it and finished with a career-low 3.4 yards per carry on 178 rushing attempts. Dillon had a disappointing 613 rushing yards and only two touchdowns in 15 regular-season games (six starts). Jones is now in Minnesota, but Dillon will return to the Packers to play second fiddle to Josh Jacobs now.
From RotoBaller
Free-agent running back AJ Dillon has several options in free agency outside of the Green Bay Packers, with sources saying that he's looking at the New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts and Dallas Cowboys. The Giants lost Saquon Barkley to the division-rival Eagles, but they also recently added Devin Singletary to be their lead back. The Colts are looking for a complement to starter Jonathan Taylor after Zack Moss signed with the Bengals. The Cowboys, who lost Tony Pollard to the Titans, would be the best fit for Dillon from a playing-time perspective. the 25-year-old former second-round pick in 2020 out of Boston College had a career-low 3.4 yards per carry in 15 regular-season games for Green Bay last year and hasn't proven that he can handle a lead-back role in his four years in the NFL.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | Free agent running back AJ Dillon is reportedly unlikely to return to Green Bay. Dynasty Analysis: Dillon has had his chances over the past few years and has gone from elite level "next man up" in dynasty leagues to little more than an afterthought after failing to capitalize on those same chances. Dillon is going to enter a free agent market loaded with running backs so it's going to be very interesting to see just what kind of contract offers he gets. If he does leave Green Bay, Aaron Jones' value could get a slight bump, despite his age. Dillon's future value is going to be directly tied to the depth chart he finds himself on next month. Stay tuned.
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon might've played his last season with the organization. Dillon is set to become a free agent this offseason and it doesn't sound like the organization is too eager to bring Dillon back next season. The former second-round pick struggled to establish himself during his contract season. Dillon rushed 178 times for 613 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games. Dillon received plenty of chances with fellow back Aaron Jones missing six games. Despite the extra attempts, Dillon averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry. He should have plenty of interest as a backup, but Dillon will have a tough time finding himself a lead back role heading into next season.
From RotoBaller
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | 100 Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | Fum Lost |
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2023 Season | 117.60 | 613 | 2 | 22 | |||||||
Week 1 | @CHI | 5.60 | 19 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 2 | @ATL | 7.30 | 55 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 3 | NO | 3.30 | 33 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 4 | DET | 1.10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 5 | @LV | 13.60 | 76 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
Week 6 | bye | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 7 | @DEN | 11.50 | 61 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 8 | MIN | 10.20 | 11 | 0 | 5 | ||||||
Week 9 | LAR | 5.30 | 40 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 10 | @PIT | 9.10 | 70 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 11 | LAC | 10.10 | 29 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
Week 12 | @DET | 11.10 | 43 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
Week 13 | KC | 9.70 | 73 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
Week 14 | @NYG | 9.80 | 53 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
Week 15 | TB | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 16 | @CAR | 7.20 | 12 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
Week 17 | @MIN | 2.70 | 27 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Week 18 | CHI | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Wildcard | @DAL | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Divisional | @SF | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |