Green Bay Packers third-string running back Patrick Taylor could be in line to start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Aaron Jones is dealing with a knee injury still and A.J. Dillon is dealing with a broken thumb that he suffered during the 24-22 loss against the New York Giants on Monday night football.
Taylor being the starting running back on Sunday in a big game for the Packers could be very interesting. He rushed for 30 yards on four carries and averaged 7.5 yards per carry and against the Giants on Monday night football. Overall on the season, Patrick Taylor has rushed for 101 yards on 20 carries and zero touchdowns and is averaging 5,1 yards per carry.
He has also caught eight passes for 54 yards receiving and is averaging 6.8 yards per reception. Taylor being the starting running back potentially on Sunday is something that Packers fans did not envision entering this season.
Aaron Jones has been injured for half of the season and this is the first time this season that A.J. Dillon is dealing with an injury for the Packers.
Patrick Taylor Needs To Step Up for the Green Bay Packers Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Taylor has been third on the Packers’ depth chart at the running back position for most of the season. He can finally have his one shining moment for the franchise this weekend. Packers fans and everyone else seemed surprised when A.J. Dillon broke his thumb and it didn’t feel like he did, but he did.
It will be extremely hard for him to play with a broken thumb and it will probably hurt the team more than help the team. Dillon would be prone to fumbling the football if he isn’t able to hold the ball correctly. Patrick Taylor could show some elusiveness and extra juice in the running game.
There are many fantasy football owners who are in the playoffs that are picking up Taylor off the waiver wire this week because of injuries to Jones and Dillon. We will see if Taylor will make his first career NFL start or not on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7). The injury report on Friday will tell everything.
Stay updated with the latest on the Green Bay Packers as they navigate through key injuries in their running back lineup. With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon facing injuries, third-string running back Patrick Taylor might be stepping up as the starter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. For more insights and updates on the Packers’ roster changes and game strategies, check out our comprehensive Green Bay Packers News section. Get all the details on how the team is adapting to these challenges and preparing for their upcoming games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patrick Taylor from?
Patrick Taylor hails from Harvey, Louisiana. Born and raised in this town, he comes from an athletic family with strong ties to sports at the collegiate and professional levels. Harvey is central to his roots and played a significant role in his upbringing and athletic career.
Who drafted Patrick Taylor?
Patrick Taylor Jr., an American football running back, was undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, following the Draft, he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers. His entry into the NFL was thus through a free agent signing rather than the draft process.
