Packers RB Jones injures knee vs. Bears

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones said he thinks he sustained a sprained MCL in Sunday's 24-17 setback to the Chicago Bears, according to a published report. Per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jones' leg was straight at the moment of impact on a tackle during the first quarter. "I feel like if it was bent, it wouldn't have been as bad," the 24-year-old Jones said. Jones, who exited after rushing for eight yards on four carries, said the injury felt similar to one he sustained to his MCL during the 2017 season. The second-year back missed two games following that injury, and a similar diagnosis would likely hand the starting responsibilities to Jamaal Williams as the Packers (5-8-1) play their final two contests of the regular season. Jones is set to undergo further tests on his knee with team doctor Pat McKenzie and the training staff. The 5-foot-9, 208-pound Jones has rushed for 728 yards and eight touchdowns this season while adding 26 receptions for 206 yards and a score. "I'm hoping that I will be able to play next week," Jones said. "I'm a competitor and I want to play, and it killed me not to be able to play." Williams rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while adding four receptions for 42 yards. "Just be ready," the 23-year-old Williams said. "Next man up, always stay prepared, stay mentally prepared like you are going to be the starter. Just go in and do your job." Williams has rushed for 365 yards and two touchdowns this season while adding 18 receptions for 133 yards. --RB Kapri Bibbs was claimed off waivers from the Washington Redskins. Bibbs, a third-year player out of Colorado State, has played in 26 career games, recording 309 rushing yards with three touchdowns and 305 receiving yards on 29 receptions with three scores. --WR Davante Adams had eight catches for 119 yards against the Bears. He hit the 100-catch mark and now needs 14 catches in the final two weeks to break the single-season franchise record. --QB Aaron Rodgers is expected to continue playing as long as the minor groin injury he was dealing with Sunday in Chicago does not put him at any undue health risk. --RB Aaron Jones exited the Bears game, leaving in the first quarter due to a knee injury. He said he thinks he sustained a sprained MCL in Sunday's 24-17 setback to the Chicago Bears, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Jones left after rushing for eight yards on four carries.