Green Bay Packers: Studs and duds vs. Lions in Week 6
Dud: Aaron Jones, RB
The Green Bay Packers offense was Aaron Jones in their win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5 as the running back had a career day that included four touchdowns. However, running out of a committee again in Week 6, Jones had one of the worst days of his young career, even if he wasn’t entirely unproductive.
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Jones did finish the game with 11 carries for 47 yards and 13 receiving yards. However, it’s all about what he left on the field. In the first half, Jones coughed up the football and the fumble was recovered by the Lions, leading to a Detroit field goal to go up 13-0. Even worse, Jones dropped a wide-open dime from Aaron Rodgers that would’ve been a score in the first half.
It was a disappointing outing for Jones, especially coming off of last week, largely because of the missed opportunities that he experienced.
Stud: Za’Darius Smith, EDGE
When you look at the box score, free-agent newcomer Za’Darius Smith had a good game for the Packers defense. He finished the game with five total tackles and a sack on the night. However, by the box score, Preston Smith had a more productive game as a pass-rusher with two QB hits and 1.5 sacks. Watching the action, though, it was Za’Darius Smith that really controlled the action off the edge.
Smith was a consistent presence in Matthew Stafford‘s face on Monday Night Football, forcing several incompletions and rushed throws, even if they didn’t result in a sack. It’s no secret that Green Bay’s defensive facelift has paid off this season but Smith’s performance against the Lions was more evidence toward proving that.