2023 Rush/Rec Stats
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Drafted in the second round in 2020 in the hopes he could become Green Bay's next Eddie Lacy, the 247-pound Dillon has instead seen his yards per carry decline every year, bottoming out at 3.4 last season. The Packers brought him back on a one-year deal, but his role appears more uncertain than ever. With Josh Jacobs replacing Aaron Jones as Green Bay's lead back, Dillon's bruising style is less necessary off the bench. Dillon will try to fend off rookie third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd for backup duties. Read Past Outlooks
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Praised by coach at camp
Coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Dillon has arrived at camp in the best shape he's ever seen him, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 247-pound back has always relied on power more than speed and agility, but even by that standard he looked sluggish last season en route to 3.4 yards per carry across 178 totes. Dillon's YPC mark has dropped with each passing year since the Packers took him late in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he failed to put up fantasy-worthy numbers last season even when Aaron Jones was inactive. Jones is now gone, replaced by Josh Jacobs and third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd, but the latter is absent from early training camp practices due to a hip injury. There are perhaps still obstacles ahead, namely Lloyd, but it sounds like Dillon is off to a strong start in his quest to maintain the No. 2 spot on Green Bay's backfield depth chart. Dillon re-signed with the Packers in March on a one-year, $2.74 million contract.
The 247-pound back has always relied on power more than speed and agility, but even by that standard he looked sluggish last season en route to 3.4 yards per carry across 178 totes. Dillon's YPC mark has dropped with each passing year since the Packers took him late in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he failed to put up fantasy-worthy numbers last season even when Aaron Jones was inactive. Jones is now gone, replaced by Josh Jacobs and third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd, but the latter is absent from early training camp practices due to a hip injury. There are perhaps still obstacles ahead, namely Lloyd, but it sounds like Dillon is off to a strong start in his quest to maintain the No. 2 spot on Green Bay's backfield depth chart. Dillon re-signed with the Packers in March on a one-year, $2.74 million contract.
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Broken Tackle %
6.7%Positive Run %
82.6%% Yds After Contact
69.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.4Rushing TD %
1.1%Touches Per Game
13.3% Snaps w/Touch
42.3%Air Yards Per Game
-1.2Air Yards Per Snap
-0.04% Team Air Yards
-0.4%% Team Targets
5.0%Avg Depth of Target
-0.6 YdsCatch Rate
78.6%Drop Rate
3.6%Avg Yds After Catch
10.9% Targeted On Route
13.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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247 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.53 secCone Drill
7.19 secVertical Jump
41.0 inBroad Jump
131 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
31.63 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Dillon remains an overqualified backup, but at least one who plays more than most other backup running backs. Indeed, in the last two years the Packers have shifted away from Aaron Jones as the clear starter and implemented a rotation of quasi-equals similar to how the Saints once used Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram. Dillon is the powerful counterpart to the slashing Jones, and it seems like tasks will continue to split between the two on a situational basis. As much as that might be ideal for the Packers offense, it isn't for the fantasy production of either player. Dillon might be an RB1 if Jones were to miss time, just as Jones was a fantasy RB1 before Dillon's involvement increased the last two years. Aaron Rodgers' departure this offseason brings with it the threat of Green Bay's offense declining for a second straight year, but it might also work out for Dillon if the Packers run the ball more often with Jordan Love under center and remain reasonably efficient overall.
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Facing added competition
Dillon is expected to face competition from third-round rookie MarShawn Lloyd for the Packers' No. 2 running back job behind Josh Jacobs, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Return to Green Bay official
Dillon (thumb/neck) officially re-signed with the Packers on Friday.
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Returning to Green Bay
Dillon (thumb/neck) is in line to re-sign with the Packers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Finishes season injured
Dillon (thumb/neck) tallied 178 carries for 613 yards and two touchdowns while adding 22 receptions for 223 yards over 15 games in the 2023 season.
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Sitting out again Saturday
Dillon (thumb/neck) is listed as inactive for Saturday's divisional-round game at San Francisco, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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On roster bubble
Dillon isn't guaranteed a roster spot with the Packers even after re-signing with the team this offseason, Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal reports.
ANALYSIS
The running back is making barely above the NFL veteran's minimum on a one-year deal, and Dillon will likely head into training camp fighting for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart with Josh Jacobs locked into the starting role and 2024 third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd showing more promise as a three-down option. Dillon's main competition figures to be Emanuel Wilson, an undrafted free agent in 2023. The winner of the camp battle could come down to which of them offers more value on special teams, but Dillon has seen only 34 snaps on special teams over the last two seasons.
The running back is making barely above the NFL veteran's minimum on a one-year deal, and Dillon will likely head into training camp fighting for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart with Josh Jacobs locked into the starting role and 2024 third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd showing more promise as a three-down option. Dillon's main competition figures to be Emanuel Wilson, an undrafted free agent in 2023. The winner of the camp battle could come down to which of them offers more value on special teams, but Dillon has seen only 34 snaps on special teams over the last two seasons.