Jacobs (quadriceps/calf) was limited in practice Thursday.
A pair of lower-body injuries have resulted in a cap on Jacobs' reps so far this week. The Packers may clear up his status upon posting their final practice report of the week Friday, but assuming he's able to suit up Sunday against the 49ers, he should be good for his typical 19.9 touches per game.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Dealing with dual health concerns
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Jacobs was a limited participant in practice Wednesday due to quadricep and calf injuries, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jacobs operated with a cap on his practice reps last week due to a quad issue, but it didn't stop him from avoiding a designation ahead of this past Sunday's game at Chicago. Overall, he handled 22 touches in the 20-19 win and turned them into 134 yards from scrimmage and one rushing score. Jacobs now has another health concern to deal with, though, so his listing on injury reports Thursday and Friday should be telling for his odds to continue operating as the Packers' No. 1 back on Sunday against the 49ers.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Contrarian DFS Play
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Jacobs' lack of touchdowns and tough matchup should limit his rostership, but he projects as one of my best values on the main slate. He's averaging 19.9 touches per game and 5.1 yards per touch. He's also scored four times in his last four games, so don't worry about the fact that he didn't score early in the season.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Robust production in win
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Jacobs rushed 18 times for 76 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 58 yards in the Packers' 20-19 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Jacobs saw his usual workload on the ground, logging under 20 carries for the fifth time in the last six games. As customary, the versatile veteran was efficient with his opportunities while setting a new season high in receiving yards. Jacobs also scored his third rushing touchdown in the last three games on a seven-yard run just past the midway point of the third quarter, making it a productive all-around fantasy day for him in the narrow divisional win. The offseason addition will carry a four-game streak of at least 76 rushing yards into a Week 12 home showdown against the 49ers.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: No injury designation
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Jacobs (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Chicago, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
The Packers limited Jacobs' practice reps coming out of a bye week but never gave any indication he was in danger of missing Sunday's game. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks again will be the reserve options, as rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd was diagnosed Friday with appendicitis after missing the previous seven games due to a high-ankle sprain. Regardless, Jacobs is locked in as Green Bay's lead runner, averaging 17.6 carries for 84.7 yards per game, with three rushing TDs and a receiving TD in nine appearances.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Another limited session
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Jacobs (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Jacobs now has put together back-to-back capped sessions to begin Week 11 prep. The same can be said for rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd, who remains on injured reserve, due to ankle and hamstring issues. Friday's practice report may provide some clarity on the status of both players ahead of Sunday's game at Chicago.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Remains limited in practice
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Jacobs (quadricep) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Coming out of a bye, Jacobs is tending to a quad injury that has resulted in his reps being capped in the Packers' first two Week 11 practices. Head coach Matt LaFleur hasn't yet indicated that the quad issue is anything that will threaten Jacobs' availability for Sunday's game against the Bears, but the running back may need to put in a full practice Friday to avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Limited by quad injury
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Jacobs was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a quadricep injury, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
On the heels of a Week 10 bye, Jacobs is making an appearance on the Packers' first Week 11 practice report, as is rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd (ankle/hamstring), who also was limited after the team designated him for return from injured reserve. Jacobs and Lloyd will have two more chances this week to return to full participation or else risk entering the weekend with designations ahead of Sunday's game at Chicago.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Used sparingly in second half
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Jacobs rushed the ball 13 times for 95 yards in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Lions. He added two receptions on three targets for 13 yards.
Jacobs was the driving force behind the Packers' offense in the first two quarters, as he picked up 89 yards on 10 carries prior to halftime. He had long gains of 37 and 13 yards, the latter of which came on the team's opening scoring drive. However, he tallied only three carries in the second half as Green Bay attempted to come back from a 17-3 deficit, leading to more involvement for Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson. Jacobs remains the clear lead back in the offense, though Sunday's usage was concerning for him if the Packers fall behind in contests moving forward.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Available in Week 9
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Jacobs (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Jacobs emerged from the Packers' Week 8 win in Jacksonville with an ankle injury that didn't allow him to practice until Thursday, but he ended Week 9 prep with back-to-back limited sessions before heading into the weekend listed as questionable. With his status confirmed for Sunday's outing, he should be good for his normal 20.1 touches per game.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Likely to suit up Sunday
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Jacobs, who is officially questionable for Sunday's matchup against Detroit due to an ankle injury, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jacobs hurt his ankle late in last Sunday's win over Jacksonville and then sat out Wednesday's practice before participating on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. He entered the weekend with a designation but appears set to try to play through the injury. Jacobs will likely be getting the ball from quarterback Jordan Love, who is also expected to play Sunday, despite dealing with a groin injury that has him listed as questionable.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Questionable for Week 9
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Jacobs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jacobs was injured late in the fourth quarter of last week's 30-27 win over the Jaguars and then missed practice Wednesday. He returned Thursday and Friday as a limited participant, giving him a decent shot to be active ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. The Packers have Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks as alternatives if Jacobs is absent or limited, with Wilson having handled most of the backup work this season but Brooks getting more involved Week 8 against Jacksonville (22 percent snap share and five touches for 16 yards, while Wilson took 18 percent snap share and six touches for three yards).
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Turns in limited practice
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Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.
Coming off a Week 8 win over the Jaguars in which he took on 26 touches -- his second-highest total of the season -- Jacobs has been subject to a lighter workload in practice this week. He sat out Wednesday's practice due to what the Packers termed as an ankle issue, though Jacobs suggested that the injury is a minor concern that won't keep him from playing in a critical divisional matchup with the Lions this Sunday. Jacobs' ability to take some reps Thursday offers further encouragement on that front, and if cleared to play against the Lions, the Packers could continue to lean heavily on the veteran running back. Quarterback Jordan Love (groin) was forced out of the Week 8 win and could be in danger of sitting out against the Lions, which could prompt the Packers to lean on a more run-heavy game plan led by Jacobs if Malik Willis ends up stepping in for Love as the team's starting signal-caller.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Returns to practice Thursday
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Jacobs (ankle) took part in practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jacobs appeared to be favoring his lower body at times during this past Sunday's win at Jacksonville, and coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic on Wednesday that the running back "rolled" his ankle late in the fourth quarter. As such, Jacobs didn't practice Wednesday, but he also relayed that he intends to suit up Sunday versus the Lions. Thursday's practice report will reveal how much work he was able to handle.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Says he'll play this week
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Jacobs (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday but said he'll be ready to play in Sunday's game against Detroit, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Matt LaFleur also hinted at Jacobs' injury being minor, relaying earlier that the running back "rolled" his ankle late in the fourth quarter and wanted to re-enter Sunday's 30-27 win over the Jaguars. The Packers held him out for the final few snaps but now seem optimistic about having Jacobs ready for an NFC North showdown this Sunday. Quarterback Jordan Love (groin) appears in more danger of missing the game, which would put more of the offensive burden on Jacobs and the other pieces of Green Bay's running game (backup quarterback Malik Willis as well as backup running backs Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks).
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Misses practice with ankle injury
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Jacobs missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury he suffered toward the end of Sunday's 30-27 win at Jacksonville, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs wanted to go back into the game but was prevented from doing so on the final drive. The Packers ended up winning on a chip-shot field goal after a 51-yard connection between backup quarterback Malik Willis and wideout Jayden Reed. If healthy enough to play this Sunday against the Lions, Jacobs could be even more emphasized than usual in the Green Bay offense if quarterback Jordan Love (groin) -- who also sat out practice Wednesday -- is unable to suit up this weekend.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Not spotted at Wednesday's practice
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Jacobs is not participating in practice Wednesday due to an undisclosed issue, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Jacobs' absence may simply be related to load management, but the Packers' first Week 9 injury report will be released later Wednesday and will provide clarity on that front. Quarterback Jordan Love (groin) is also sitting out practice Wednesday and is uncertain to play Sunday against the Lions, making Jacobs' status even more important than usual for the Green Bay offense. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks are both available as depth options behind Jacobs.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: First career receiving TD in win
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Jacobs rushed 12 times for 76 yards while catching all five of his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Texans.
Jacobs saw a light workload in the first half, turning six carries and two targets into 38 scrimmage yards. He didn't take long to get going after halftime, breaking off a 27-yard run on Green Bay's first possession of the second half and capping that drive with an eight-yard touchdown reception. It was his first career touchdown catch, coming on the 212th reception of Jacobs' career to set a record for most receptions before scoring a receiving touchdown. With the receiving touchdown monkey finally off his back, Jacobs will look to add to his season total of two scrimmage touchdowns when the Packers travel to Jacksonville in Week 8.
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Racks up 90 total yards in win
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Jacobs rushed 18 times for 62 yards and caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Cardinals.
Jacobs has reached 90 scrimmage yards in four of six games with the Packers but has only one touchdown this season, as all four of Green Bay's touchdowns Sunday were scored by wide receivers. The former Raiders running back is poised for another substantial workload in Week 7 against the Texans, but Jacobs will have to work hard for his yards against a Houston defense that just held Patriots running backs to 44 rushing yards on 21 carries (2.1 YPC).
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Packers' Josh Jacobs: Solid day against Rams
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Jacobs rushed the ball 19 times for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Rams. He added one reception on one target for 21 yards.
Jacobs was utilized heavily throughout the game to reach 20 total touches for the second time this season. He turned in a mediocre effort from an efficiency perspective, with his longest gain of the day coming on a 21-yard reception that got the Packers deep into Rams territory on a touchdown drive. Jacobs also tallied his first touchdown of the campaign on a two-yard plunge to open the scoring in the contest. While his production has been sensitive to game script, Jacobs has shown a floor of at least 13 touches heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Cardinals.
