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Zach Kruse

Packers RB Aaron Jones named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for Week 2 of 2022

For the fifth time in his career, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week.

Jones, who rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Bears, won the award for Week 2 of the 2022 season. His 132 rushing yards led all players during the week.

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Overall, Jones finished with 170 total yards and a pair of scores during the Packers’ 27-10 win.

Coach Matt LaFleur called Jones “absolutely electric.” He broke 13 total tackles, including 11 as a runner.

Jones beat Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (119 yards, one touchdown) and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (87 yards, three touchdowns) for the award.

Through two games this season, Jones has carried 20 times for 181 yards (sixth-most in NFL). He is averaging 9.1 yards per carry.

Jones previously won the award in Week 2 of 2020, Week 13 of 2020, Week 5 of 2019 and Week 7 of 2017.

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