Josh Jacobs
26-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
278
YDS
1216
TD
13
YDS
340
TD
1
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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Gains 107 yards in three quarters
Jacobs rushed 13 times for 69 yards and a touchdown while recording four receptions on as many targets for 38 yards in Monday's 34-0 win over New Orleans.
ANALYSIS
Jacobs was able to carve out a strong fantasy line for managers in just a shade over two quarters of action in Monday's romp. His lack of carries over the final 25 minutes of the game isn't believed to be the result of an injury; instead, head coach Matt LaFleur likely just wanted to give the workhorse back a breather while the Packers had the victory well in hand. Fantasy managers can expect a well-rested Jacobs in Week 17, when the Packers visit the Vikings on Sunday.
Jacobs was able to carve out a strong fantasy line for managers in just a shade over two quarters of action in Monday's romp. His lack of carries over the final 25 minutes of the game isn't believed to be the result of an injury; instead, head coach Matt LaFleur likely just wanted to give the workhorse back a breather while the Packers had the victory well in hand. Fantasy managers can expect a well-rested Jacobs in Week 17, when the Packers visit the Vikings on Sunday.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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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 %
20.0%Positive Run %
84.2%% Yds After Contact
69.5%Avg Yds After Contact
3.0Rushing TD %
4.5%Touches Per Game
21.1% Snaps w/Touch
50.4%Air Yards Per Game
-3.6Air Yards Per Snap
-0.09% Team Air Yards
-1.6%% Team Targets
9.6%Avg Depth of Target
-1.4 YdsCatch Rate
73.8%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
11.5% Targeted On Route
19.2%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 Vikings pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Sunday, Dec 29th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
60.5
Cornerbacks
65.3
Safeties
58.7
Linebackers
47.1
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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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Accounts for 136 yards in win
Jacobs rushed 26 times for 94 yards and a touchdown while catching all four of his targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Seahawks. He also lost a fumble.
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Three more TDs in loss
Jacobs rushed 18 times for 66 yards and three touchdowns in the Packers' 34-31 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
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Cleared for Week 14
Jacobs (calf) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game at Detroit, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.
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Puts in limited practice
Jacobs (calf) was a limited practice participant Tuesday.
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Dealing with calf injury
Jacobs was a limited participant at Monday's practice due to a calf injury.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.