FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Josh Jacobs

Podcast13 Running Back Draft Decisions That Will Define Your 2026 Fantasy Football Sea...July 8, 2026

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Josh Jacobs is their three down back. Even as bad as it was in the run department last year, didn't have 1,000 rushing yards. He was top 10 points per game ahead of Kyron Williams.

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Josh Jacobs is the Packers' three-down back and was top-10 in points per game last year despite poor rushing efficiency, making him safer than Kyron Williams or Breece Hall.

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Jacobs set up for volume against Panthers' vulnerable run defense in Week 8.

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Josh JacobsPositiveRole

Jacobs expected to solve Packers' running-game issues with 60-yard projection.

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Josh JacobsPositiveUsage

Jacobs' snap share jumped to 70%, establishing him as the clear lead back.

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Josh JacobsPositiveUsage

Jacobs scored 1-yard TD on drive following Watson's 53-yard catch.

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Josh JacobsPositiveMatchup

Packers likely to feed Jacobs on short week against vulnerable Panthers run defense.

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Josh JacobsNegativeUsage

Jacobs struggles with 1.9 yards per carry; production insufficient against quality defenses.

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