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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Josh Jacobs

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Josh Jacobs is, you know, on the similar to like James Conner, not quite like James Conner because he's younger... we could be seeing a little bit of wear and tear with Jacobs. And obviously you have the off the field stuff too.
Mentioned at 20:53 – 21:12

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Potential wear-and-tear concerns with Jacobs; may see reduced workload.

JJ Zachariason expresses concern about Josh Jacobs' durability, comparing him to James Conner but noting Jacobs is younger. Zachariason suggests there could be wear-and-tear issues with Jacobs, and references off-field concerns as well. This context explains why Green Bay may be looking to add complementary depth in the backfield, making Marshawn Lloyd's role potentially more significant if Jacobs' workload decreases.

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