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Saints make second-half adjustment to shut down Packers' running game

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GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Packers rookie running back Aaron Jones had his way with the New Orleans Saints defense in the first half at Lambeau Field.

Jones gouged the Saints for 97 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries through the first two quarters, doing most of his damage up the middle of the defense.

As a team in the first half, the Packers rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries en route to a 14-7 halftime lead.

The Saints defense, which entered the game ranked 11th in the league against the run, knew it couldn't allow Jones to run free the rest of the game.