Number 24? You have to be kidding me. 
ESPN ranked the NFL backfields  and the Packers checked in at No. 24. For those wondering, there are only 32 teams in the NFL.
Now, you can look at the Packers’ quarterback and automatically think that the running back position will be overlooked because they have the best passer in the game. While Aaron Rodgers is the best passer, and arguably best player in the game right now, the running game has evolved into more than just an afterthought.
Even with Aaron Jones getting suspended for a couple games to start off the season, Green Bay is going to going to surprise people in the backfield. And from the looks of this flimsy ranking, it looks like the Packers have more people to surprise.
The only question mark is the right side of the offensive line. If Bryan Bulaga starts out the season on the PUP list, can Kyle Murphy hold down that right tackle spot?
Other than that, Jamaal Williams and Jones proved that they can carry the load. And both even worked well off each other. The added element is Ty Montgomery. His role has been under lock and key. I’m guessing he will be a third down back and also operate out of the slot, which is a huge advantage for Rodgers.
There’s no way the Packers have the No. 24 backfield in the NFL. That’s just absurd. There are plenty of holes on this team. Wide receiver depth, edge rusher consistency and secondary tackling are three main things that come to mind.
But running back reliance isn’t one of them. As long as coach Mike McCarthy and Rodgers consistently feed those guys the ball, they will do just fine.

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CheeseheadTV wrote:

I think it's safe to say GB's backfield is an unknown going into 2018. However, while individual stats are not impressive, looking at team stats from 2017 it's more encouraging:

2017
TDs: 11th
Average: tied for 3rd
Total yards: 17th

If (and this is a big if) the Packer's RBs stay healthy, I don't think it's unreasonable to suggest they could be an average (~16th overall) or even above average rushing team. With Rodgers and the passing game, that could make for a very effective offense.

Originally Posted by: earthquake 

These guys were rookies. They didn’t get the call until probly around mid season. Can we prorate the stats and extrapolate outward for 16 games? What are their per carry averages?

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

Don't give me that line. There are plenty of rookies who put up big numbers. Last year it was Kareem Hunt with 1327 Leonard Fournette at 1040 and even Alvin Kamara's 736 who substantially out preformed them. Ty was the effective starting RB for the first 3 games. After that Williams and Jones carried the load for almost all of the year.

FYI- There are website that are dedicated to giving you the answers to your questions. I suggest you frequent them every once in a while. Jones did have a decent 5.5 avg but if he doesn't have 500 yards for the year does it even matter? Williams 3.6 and Monty 3.8.

Originally Posted by: wpr