Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been a monster contributor for the Packers this season and is looking like not just one of the best running backs in fantasy, but in the NFL as well. Finishing RB2 in Week 4 and RB3 in Week 6, Jacobs has put together two straight weeks of 30 or more fantasy points. What has been the difference? Well, Jacobs has gotten into the end zone twice on the ground on an excellent 4.5 yards per carry. What's helping him achieve this upside is the receiving aspect of Jacobs' game. Over the last three contests, Jacobs has averaged six targets, five receptions, and 57 receiving yards per game, which takes a good fantasy running back and makes him great. Against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, lock Jacobs in as a top-end fantasy RB1.
Oct 14, 2025 6:47 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs carried the ball 18 times for 93 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns during Sunday's Week 6 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also caught all five of his targets for an additional 57 receiving yards. Jacobs now has four rushing touchdowns over his last two games, taking advantage of favorable matchups and showcasing his ability to succeed around the goal line. He also has a total of 14 catches and 172 receiving yards over his last three contests. Jacobs' contributions in the passing game have been quite refreshing after he saw just one target over the first two weeks of the season. Between his pass-catching role and scoring tendencies, Jacobs has re-solidified himself as a solid RB1 option. Fantasy managers should get excited about his favorable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7.
Oct 12, 2025 8:08 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs looks to maintain his robust role and bring the production along as the Packers host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. While the volume and workload for Jacobs are certainly strong, the per-rush output for Jacobs is certainly concerning. Jacobs only has 266 rushing yards this season on 80 carries for a 3.3 yards per carry mark. That's one of the lowest in the league among qualified running backs. He's buoyed that inefficiency with four rushing touchdowns and 10 receptions for 115 yards in the receiving game. If there's a game to get Jacobs' efficiency going, it's this week against the Bengals. Cincinnati has allowed 122.6 rushing yards to opposing rushers, which is tied for third-worst in the NFL. Additionally, they've also allowed the most fantasy points per game (26.8) to backfields this season. Lock in Jacobs as a top running back for fantasy this week in a great matchup.
Oct 10, 2025 4:12 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs takes on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, and coming off a bye in Week 5, he should rank as a top-five running back for Week 6, as the Bengals give up the most running points to the running back position so far in 2025. The Packers' offensive line has been plagued by injuries, missing four starters throughout the first four weeks, which is likely the leading cause of his poor 3.33 YPC so far in 2025. Regardless, he is getting elite RB1 volume, with 80 carries, 10 receptions, and four touchdowns through four games played. Jacobs also does not have much competition in the backfield for touches, which makes him a high-end RB1, especially in good matchups like Week 6. Additionally, according to sportsbooks, the Packers are 14.5-point favorites, which should bode well for Jacobs to get some additional carries if they are playing from the lead.
Oct 8, 2025 9:30 AM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries during Sunday's Week 4 tie with the Dallas Cowboys. He also caught all four of his targets for an additional 71 receiving yards. Jacobs briefly exited with an injury but was on the field for most of the game, keeping the score close and ultimately helping the Packers get in position to tie the game as overtime ended. He now has the sixth-most fantasy points among running backs and will continue to rank as a fringe RB1 on the other side of Green Bay's bye week.
Sep 29, 2025 12:18 AM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson saw his role shift quite a bit in Week 3 and looks to keep that role as the Packers head to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in Week 4. In recent weeks, the work behind starter Josh Jacobs has gone to Chris Brooks, as he's been a better receiving back, pass protector and outlet for quarterback Jordan Love. However, Wilson doubled Brooks' snaps in Week 3 and earned six carries against a tough Cleveland Browns' front. Wilson has had this role behind Jacobs for most of last season and looks to have that role once again going forward. For Week 4, you're leaving Wilson well away from your starting lineups in fantasy, but if something were to happen to Jacobs, Wilson would likely get the first crack at meaningful touches in this strong Packers' offense.
Sep 26, 2025 5:04 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) is off the injury report and does not carry a designation into Sunday's contest against the Dallas Cowboys. The top running back in Green Bay remained a limited participant during the entire week but was able to avoid an injury designation. It appears the team was closely monitoring his workload. As a result, fantasy managers should expect the 27-year-old to continue to dominate the opportunities out of the backfield. Through three games this season, Jacobs has seen 19.3 rushing attempts per game and averaged 60.0 rushing yards per game with 13.6 PPR points per game. He should remain the primary workhorse and carries high-end RB2 value facing the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Sep 26, 2025 4:55 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) was removed from the injury report after three limited practices, and he's good to go for the Packers' Week 4 showdown against the Dallas Cowboys. In Week 3, Jacobs broke his streak of 10 consecutive games where he scored a touchdown in the regular season, as he was bottled up by the Cleveland Browns. Relying on pure volume this season, Jacobs has been a tad disappointing for fantasy, with 3.1 yards per carry on the season as the current RB19 and displaying little of the efficiency that fantasy managers expect from a player that was drafted in the early third round of drafts. Despite touchdowns in the first two contests, Jacobs has not finished higher than RB18 this season. Even with a good matchup on deck with the Packers heading to Dallas to play the Cowboys, Jacobs should be in lineups, but profiles as more of a high-end fantasy RB2 than a locked-in RB1 in Week 4.
Sep 26, 2025 4:53 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. This shouldn't shock anyone as Jacobs was limited during last week's practice sessions with the same issue. He ultimately was fine by the end of the week and played against the Cleveland Browns in Week 3. This move is likely just the Packers being cautious with Jacobs and trying to limit his reps. The 27-year-old had trouble on the ground last week as he only rushed for 30 yards on 16 attempts in the loss to Cleveland. He'll hope for a bounce back performance against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4.
Sep 24, 2025 9:43 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs broke his streak of 10 consecutive regular-season games where he scored a touchdown in Week 3, as he was bottled up by the Cleveland Browns. Nothing new for the Browns, as they've bottled up every opposing rusher, from Chase Brown to Derrick Henry. Jacobs had less than 2.0 yards per carry as he put up just 30 rushing yards on 16 carries. He did salvage some of his fantasy day with a team-leading nine targets, catching five of them for 44 yards. With 3.1 yards per carry through three games, Jacobs has been a pure volume play with none of the efficiency that fantasy managers expected from a player who was drafted in the early third round of drafts. Despite touchdowns in the first two contests, Jacobs has not finished higher than RB18 this season. Even with a good matchup on deck with the Packers heading to Dallas to play the Cowboys, Jacobs is more of a high-end RB2 than a locked-in RB1.
Sep 23, 2025 4:04 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) was listed on the injury report earlier this week, but after three limited practices, he's been removed from the injury report and is good to go for the Packers' Week 3 game against the Browns. Jacobs has been a touchdown-scoring machine since Week 10 of last season, as he is currently on a 10-game streak where he's scored a rushing touchdown in the regular season. Jacobs' efficiency has waned a little bit this season as he's averaged just 3.6 yards per carry, but he's had at least 20 opportunities in both games, so we can hardly argue with the volume Jacobs is getting in the season's first two games. The Browns have been a strong unit against the run this season, limiting Chase Brown to 2.0 YPC in Week 1 and holding Derrick Henry to just 23 yards in Week 2. Still, Jacobs is a low-end RB1 for fantasy managers against Cleveland in Week 3.
Sep 19, 2025 5:13 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) was limited in a second straight practice this week on Thursday as he manages an ankle injury ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. If Jacobs is unable to practice in full on Friday, he could carry a questionable tag into the weekend. There haven't been any indications that the 27-year-old is in danger of missing Sunday's game, so for now, fantasy managers should leave him in their starting lineups. Tight end Tucker Kraft injured his knee in practice on Thursday, and if he's unable to play against Cleveland, the Packers could lean more on their ground game with Jacobs and backups Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson. Through the first two weeks in 2025, Jacobs is the RB11 in half-PPR scoring.
Sep 18, 2025 5:15 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) is dealing with an ankle injury and was listed as a limited participant on the first injury report of Week 3 on Wednesday. It's probably just a bit of rest for the veteran RB early in the week, but it's something worth watching the next few days for fantasy managers. The 27-year-old has been Green Bay's workhorse back through two weeks, as expected, handling 42 carries for 150 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the ground, adding one catch for four yards. The Packers will have more than a week of rest going into a Week 3 tilt against the Cleveland Browns, so we'd expect Jacobs to return to practice later this week and play on Sunday. Jacobs should be considered a must-start RB in fantasy if he's active. If he's out or limited, both Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson would likely share backfield touches.
Sep 17, 2025 8:02 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been a beacon of consistency for the Packers, as he's been a touchdown-scoring machine since Week 10 of last season. Jacobs is currently on a 10-game streak in which he has scored a rushing touchdown in the regular season. Jacobs' efficiency has waned a little bit this season, as he's averaged just 3.6 yards per carry, but he has had at least 20 opportunities in both games, so we can hardly argue with the volume Jacobs is getting in the first two games of 2025. The Browns have been very stout against opposing rushers this season, holding Chase Brown to 2.0 YPC in Week 1 and holding Derrick Henry to just 23 yards on 11 carries in Week 2. Still, Jacobs is a locked-in RB1 for fantasy managers against Cleveland in Week 3.
Sep 16, 2025 12:31 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs continued to have success during Thursday's game against the Washington Commanders. Last week, Jacobs rushed 66 yards with a touchdown in the win over the Detroit Lions. Jacobs continued his success on Thursday with 84 yards on 23 rushing attempts with a touchdown in the victory over the Commanders. He carried the ball into the endzone in the second quarter for his second score of the season and it marked his 10th straight game with a touchdown. Jacobs will remain a RB1 and the workhorse back heading into their Week 3 matchup versus the Cleveland Browns.
Sep 12, 2025 8:29 AM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks looks to build on his minor role within the team's offense as the Packers host the Washington Commanders in Week 2. Brooks played well in Green Bay's preseason games, and his status in the running back pecking order ahead of fellow back Emanuel Wilson remained true. While Brooks remains a clear and distant role player for the Packers, he did get much more work than Wilson did. If something happened to Josh Jacobs, it's fair to say Brooks' role would increase in what would likely be a split backfield with Wilson. Brooks' situational role keeps him firmly on waivers for Week 2.
Sep 10, 2025 4:51 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs looks to build off a solid Week 1 performance in his Week 2 matchup at home against the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night. Jacobs scored a touchdown and took 19 totes for 66 yards on the ground with a catch for yards through the air. It was a typical line for Jacobs, who has been a touchdown-scoring machine for the Packers since last season's Week 10 bye, having scored at least one rushing touchdown in every game since. He's one of the most dependable fantasy running backs in the league with volume and production on what looks like one of the best teams in the NFL. Jacobs is an easy RB1 for Week 2's matchup with Washington, with his typical volume as he looks to make it 10 straight regular-season games with a rushing touchdown.
Sep 10, 2025 4:44 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will not play in Saturday's second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts, according to Packers beat writer Mike Spofford. Jacobs will take a seat after playing just one offensive snap in the preseason opener last week against the New York Jets. Most of the team's key starters won't feature this weekend, including quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) and receivers Jayden Reed (knee), Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Romeo Doubs (back). In his first year in Green Bay in 2024, Jacobs topped 1,000 rushing yards for the fourth time in his six NFL seasons and scored a career-high 15 rushing touchdowns on 301 carries. Jacobs should again be the workhorse in the Packers' backfield this year, but fantasy managers should expect TD regression, making him more of a low-end RB1 target in fantasy.
Aug 16, 2025 1:50 PM EST
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs looked like the best player on the field at training camp the day he visited, and "his explosion suggests another heavy workload is coming." Jacobs had 301 carries in his first year in Green Bay in 2024 and has averaged 18.6 carries per game since 2022. Fowler doesn't see Jacobs' carries declining, and that could especially be true if MarShawn Lloyd (groin) cannot stay healthy. The 27-year-old's open-field cuts have looked really sharp this summer. If you decide to wait a little bit on your RB1 in fantasy drafts this year, Jacobs represents a high-floor, low-end RB1 target going into his second season with the Packers. The three-time Pro Bowler had 1,329 rushing yards and a career-best 15 touchdowns on 301 carries last year. He's still the centerpiece of this offense.
Aug 4, 2025 12:23 PM EST
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs enjoyed a productive first season with the organization in 2024, rushing 301 times for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns to go along with 36 receptions for 342 yards and one score through the air. The former first-round pick out of Alabama looked like he could be headed for a decline in his last of five seasons with the Raiders in 2023, but his improved offensive environment proved to be significant. Packers running back coach Ben Sirmans gave Jacobs praise in a media availability on Wednesday. "He looks even better this year than he did last year at this point," Sirmans said. "His quickness right now, cutting ability going through the drills, he looks better than he did last year at this time." Jacobs finished as the RB5 in half-PPR setups last year, so the positive report is promising heading into next season. He should be firmly in the RB1 mix again for fantasy football purposes.
May 14, 2025 3:06 PM EST
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