Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs had the NFL world buzzing after his brilliant play during their "Monday Night Football" showdown against the New Orleans Saints. Jacobs had the Packers' offense rolling early on in the Week 16 showdown.
After enduring the worst season of his career last year in Las Vegas, Jacobs has bounced back in a big way with the Green Bay Packers. Jacobs has recaptured the form he showed in 2022, when he led the NFL in rushing and earned All-Pro honors with the Raiders.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pushes New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu out of the way during an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Packers running back Josh Jacobs dismissed any injury concerns after he left Monday Night Football vs. the Saints early.
Such is the quest for perfection for an offense that might have to score well into the 30s to win a playoff game in Detroit, Minnesota or Philadelphia. The Packers scored 29, 29 and 31 against the Eagles, Vikings and Lions this season, respectively, but lost each game.
It’s kind of hard to put into words, man,” Packers running back Josh Jacobs said. “It’s the main reason why I came here."
Yes, most important is the production and load he takes off Love — Jacobs ranks No. 5 in the NFL in total yards (1,556). But don’t underestimate the tone he sets early in games with his physical running style, and the effect it’s had on his teammates.
Tyrann Mathieu got sent into another dimensional plane by Josh Jacobs' stiff arm. The Packers scored two plays later. They also had a big 17-play, 96-yard touchdown drive on their following possession. Jacobs finished up that drive with a TD run.
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It will be a rivalry renewed this week at U.S. Bank Stadium when the Green Bay Packers (11-4) take on the Minnesota Vikings (13-2). Packers coach Matt LaFleur i
So, while the Minnesota Vikings have had a solid defense throughout the year, coordinator Brian Flores has a special attention towards Packers running back Josh Jacobs. "I think we've done a good job of tackling,