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Head coach Matt LaFleur will look to lean on running back Josh Jacobs, who racked up 13 rushing touchdowns in 2025. Jacobs has now scored 12 or more rushing touchdowns in three of his past four seasons, but SportsLine's model is projecting Minnesota's defense to hold Jacobs to just 3.4 yards per carry on Sunday.

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SportsLine projects Jacobs to just 3.4 YPC vs Vikings despite 13 rushing TDs in 2025.

Packers RB with 13 rushing TDs in 2025 and 12+ rushing TDs in three of his past four seasons faces a tough Week 1 matchup; SportsLine's model projects Minnesota's defense will hold Jacobs to just 3.4 yards per carry on Sunday despite his strong recent production.

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