VIDEO: Aaron Jones Seems More Excited to End Bears' Playoff Hopes Than Clinch a Spot for Packers
Packers running back Aaron Jones still remembers the feeling of his team being knocked out of the playoff picture by the electric Bears last season. Now, he is excited for the chance to do the same thing to Chicago on Sunday, and made that VERY clear in Thursday's media session.
Aaron Jones wasn't even sure a win over the #Bears Sunday would guarantee a playoff spot for his #Packers... But he did know a win would end Chicago's playoff hopes.
— John Doran (@JohnDoranTV) December 12, 2019
"I knew we could end their postseason, I did not know we could clinch. They kind of sent us home last year." pic.twitter.com/tlLiJ4jwQN
The Packers can clinch a playoff spot with a win while also knocking the rejuvenated Bears out of a return to the playoffs, but Jones was not even aware of his own team's potential, at first blush. He just knew a win would end Chicago's playoff hopes.
The 2018 Packers' most impactful loss to the Bears came in Week 15, and dropped Green Bay to a dismal 5-8-1 record. Jones was held to eight yards on the ground. He is looking to make much more of an impact this time around.
#Packers RB Aaron Jones (@Showtyme_33) became just the third Packers RB to produce 1,200 total yards and 15 TDs in a single season, joining Ahman Green (@AhmanGreen30) and Jim Taylor.
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) December 10, 2019
The 7-6 Bears already have a tough road to the playoffs. The 10-3 Packers seem like a lock, and can officially become one by winning and knocking Chicago out of the playoffs. Such an outcome would give the Packers revenge and could lead to some major changes for the Bears in 2020.