Josh Jacobs
26-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
48
YDS
235
TD
0
YDS
20
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
It was never made especially easy for Jacobs during his five years in Oakland/Vegas, where he was subjected to poor blocking and/or poor quarterback play at most points but still ran for more than 800 yards each season. His arrival in Green Bay might look like a vacation in comparison, location aside. The Jordan Love-Matt LaFleur offense was one of the league's best by the end of 2023, and the Packers are returning four of five starters on their offensive line. It might be daunting to replace a beloved player like Aaron Jones, but Jacobs is younger, bigger and stronger, potentially opening the door for more success running between the tackles. A four-year, $48 million contract suggests Jacobs should stay busy for the Packers, even with AJ Dillon re-signed and MarShawn Lloyd drafted in the third round. Dillon's YPC average has dropped with each passing season -- all the way down to 3.4 last year -- while Lloyd is a talented runner but couldn't stop fumbling throughout his college career. As much as Jacobs would be hard-pressed to pursue another league rushing title like in 2022 when he ran for 1,653 yards and 12 touchdowns, he's at least in good position to enjoy his second- or third-best season to date. Read Past Outlooks
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Spearheads offense in Week 2 win
Jacobs rushed 32 times for 151 yards in the Packers' 16-10 win over the Colts on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
ANALYSIS
The offseason acquisition took on a signature workhorse role in the victory, shouldering a massive amount of volume in the absence of Jordan Love (knee). Jacobs' ability to consistently rip off productive gains -- his longest run was a relatively modest 34 yards -- helped protect Malik Willis in his first Packers start, and Green Bay's defense did its part to keep the game script favorable for the ground attack with three interceptions and a sack of Anthony Richardson. Jacobs' lack of a pass-game role Sunday was about the only blemish on his otherwise fantasy-friendly afternoon, and he'll aim to extend the hot start to his team tenure against the Titans on the road in Week 3.
The offseason acquisition took on a signature workhorse role in the victory, shouldering a massive amount of volume in the absence of Jordan Love (knee). Jacobs' ability to consistently rip off productive gains -- his longest run was a relatively modest 34 yards -- helped protect Malik Willis in his first Packers start, and Green Bay's defense did its part to keep the game script favorable for the ground attack with three interceptions and a sack of Anthony Richardson. Jacobs' lack of a pass-game role Sunday was about the only blemish on his otherwise fantasy-friendly afternoon, and he'll aim to extend the hot start to his team tenure against the Titans on the road in Week 3.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Josh Jacobs' 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
25.0%Positive Run %
62.5%% Yds After Contact
73.8%Avg Yds After Contact
3.9Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
18.0% Snaps w/Touch
20.7%Air Yards Per Game
-11.0Air Yards Per Snap
-0.13% Team Air Yards
-4.0%% Team Targets
9.4%Avg Depth of Target
-3.7 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
14.5% Targeted On Route
15.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Colts pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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vs Colts
Sunday, Sep 15th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
91.5
Cornerbacks
75.3
Safeties
109.7
Linebackers
64.6
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2024 Josh Jacobs Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Josh Jacobs' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
223 lbsHand Length
10.13 inArm Length
31.63 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Jacobs was one of the pleasant surprises of the fantasy season in 2022, making the jump from good to great and dominating as a workhorse back in a way you don't often see. He averaged 4.9 yards on 340 carries to win the rushing crown with 1,653 yards, and he avoided missed games for the first time in his four-year pro career even under the heavy burden. That said, Jacobs didn't stay entirely healthy. He just didn't miss any games, playing through foot, calf, quadriceps and hip injuries at various points in 2022. It's great that Jacobs can play so well at less than 100 percent health, but it'd be more helpful yet if he could avoid the injuries entirely. Given his bruising style of play and career average of 20.5 touches per game, it's possible injuries will always be part of the package, but Jacobs is only 25 and is one of the few backs with potential for 300-plus carries and 50-plus catches. The new faces around him in Vegas hint at another season with a lot of short passes and Jacobs carries, as the Raiders swapped out QB Derek Carr for Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), WR Mack Hollins for Jakobi Meyers and TE Darren Waller for Austin Hooper / Michael Mayer -- not exactly an infusion of big-play ability.
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Cleared for Week 2
Jacobs (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Indianapolis.
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Another limited practice
Jacobs (back) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
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Tending to back issue
Jacobs was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a back injury.
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Limited in practice
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that Jacobs will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Logs 104 total yards in debut
Jacobs rushed 16 times for 84 yards and caught two of three targets for 20 yards in a 34-29 loss to the Eagles on Friday.
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Didn't want to join KC
Kansas City tried to sign Jacobs this offseason, but he did not consider their offer, Dan Pompei of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Though the Raiders didn't make an effort to re-sign Jacobs, he cited the rivalry between the two teams as a reason that he didn't accept an offer to sign with the defending Super Bowl champions. Jacobs also added that he didn't want to join a dominant team but instead help elevate another team, which he will try to do with a Green Bay franchise that hasn't played in a Super Bowl since 2010. He was reportedly pursued by several other squads, including the Bears, Broncos, Cardinals, Dolphins, Giants and Texans.
Though the Raiders didn't make an effort to re-sign Jacobs, he cited the rivalry between the two teams as a reason that he didn't accept an offer to sign with the defending Super Bowl champions. Jacobs also added that he didn't want to join a dominant team but instead help elevate another team, which he will try to do with a Green Bay franchise that hasn't played in a Super Bowl since 2010. He was reportedly pursued by several other squads, including the Bears, Broncos, Cardinals, Dolphins, Giants and Texans.