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5 bold predictions for the Green Bay Packers in 2018

By Rucker Haringey

GREEN BAY, WI - MAY 31: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during Green Bay Packers Organized Team Activities at Ray Nitschke Field on May 31, 2018 in Green Bay, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - MAY 31: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during Green Bay Packers Organized Team Activities at Ray Nitschke Field on May 31, 2018 in Green Bay, WI. (Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 12: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers runs against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 23-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 12: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers runs against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 23-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

4. No running back will go over 500 yards

Ty Montgomery will enter the season as Green Bay’s version of a feature back. Unfortunately, he lacks the durability to hold up for a full season. He missed eight games last season with rib, chest and wrist injuries. It’s possible he can get healthy and play 16 games this season, but that would be a serious surprise.

Even when Montgomery was healthy he wasn’t all that great. Averaging 3.8 yards per carry isn’t exactly going to earn him a Pro Bowl berth. It was a little surprising the Packers’ brain trust didn’t chase a more productive back this summer.

After Montgomery, the options are even less inspiring. Neither Aaron Jones or Jamaal Williams are inspiring options. Add it all up, and it’s obvious the Packers will be going with a running back by committee approach this season.

The combination of low carries and a lack of talent in the offensive backfield is going to prevent any one player from putting up big numbers. Fantasy owners would be well advised to stay away from Green Bay running backs. You might see a big game or two from someone, but no one will provide consistent production.

A couple backs might flirt with the 500-yard barrier, but none will make it. The Packers will still be looking for a feature running back when the 2018 season comes to close.

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