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Acme Packing Company fantasy football takes on Josh Jacobs
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All Acme Packing Company insights about Josh Jacobs
NegativeInjuryAug 24, 2026
Jacobs is ramping up gradually from a groin injury after missing nearly two weeks of practice; the Packers are being cautious with his workload, limiting him in all team periods on Monday but allowing him to participate in team drills as he continues to build back.PositiveDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Josh Jacobs is listed as a roster lock at running back for the Packers going into the 2026 regular season.PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026
Jacobs is a roster lock as the Packers' primary running back.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Jacobs is listed with a groin injury on the post-Week 2 Packers depth chart, indicating a health concern heading into the regular season.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Josh Jacobs (groin) was out against Denver, allowing MarShawn Lloyd to remain the top ball-carrier with the first-team unit.NegativeInjuryAug 22, 2026
Running back listed as a scratch with a groin injury; the source notes the team is being very conservative with injuries and expects most players not on the PUP list to be at practice next week.NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026
Starting running back; fundamentally a power runner not particularly suited to outside zone running schemes. The Packers' offensive line composition decisions may hinge on Jacobs' status: building a bigger, people-moving line makes sense for a power runner like Jacobs, but if the Packers aren't likely to retain him long-term (which they're not), the team would logically transition toward a more movement-based run game with more athletic linemen like Burton and Monk. The distribution of carries between Jacobs and backup MarShawn Lloyd tracks closely with the interior offensive line composition.NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026
Jacobs remains under investigation for felony strangulation and misdemeanor domestic abuse charges nearly three months after his arrest; no suspension has been announced yet, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reports a suspension is still on the table. The source notes that based on NFL precedent—James Pearce received 8 games for stalking and aggravated battery, while other domestic violence cases have drawn 4–6 games or even lifetime bans—Jacobs could face anywhere from a 1-game suspension to a complete league ban, creating significant fantasy uncertainty.PositiveInjuryAug 18, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs returned to practice on Tuesday after being out for a while with a groin injury, indicating progress in his recovery.NegativeDepth ChartAug 18, 2026
Josh Jacobs is under contract for next season but the source suggests he maybe shouldn't be, indicating he is a candidate for release or trade and represents a significant roster decision point for the Packers.NegativeBustAug 18, 2026
Jacobs, now 28 years old with over 1,800 professional carries, showed signs of wear and tear in 2025 despite the Packers ranking fifth in rush rate; the team ranked just 22nd in rushing DVOA, and that efficiency is unlikely to bounce back in 2026; additionally, Jacobs faces a potential suspension before the regular season that would deal a major blow to Green Bay's rushing attack, making him a declining asset despite 30 total touchdowns in his two years with the Packers.NegativeInjuryAug 16, 2026
Running back was a non-participant in practice with a groin injury.NegativeInjuryAug 16, 2026
Josh Jacobs did not play against Pittsburgh due to a groin injury, but remains listed as the top running back on the depth chart.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Potential NFL discipline looms over Josh Jacobs; if he faces a suspension, Pierre Strong Jr. would likely be the next man up in the Packers' backfield.NegativeInjuryAug 14, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs was out for the Packers' preseason opener against Pittsburgh due to a groin injury; status for upcoming games unclear.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs remains on the active injured list with a groin injury as the Packers prepare for their preseason opener.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Jacobs did not participate in practice with a groin injury, keeping him sidelined during training camp.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs was held out of practice entirely on Sunday with a groin injury.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Josh Jacobs is dealing with a short-term injury in training camp; if he is not ready for the regular season, Pierre Strong Jr., who is getting most of the reps as the next man up, could push into the rosterable conversation.NegativeInjuryAug 8, 2026
Josh Jacobs is dealing with a groin injury and did not participate in the Family Night practice; he remains out alongside Chris Brooks, limiting the running back rotation.NegativeBustAug 7, 2026
Jacobs has underperformed as a running back; over the last three years (one with the Raiders, two with the Packers), he has only five games over 100 rushing yards and 12 games under 50 rushing yards. The source questions whether he is a true weapon despite rushing yards not being the only metric, noting the eye test also suggests limitations. The running back group received a 2.39 GPA from fans.NegativeUsageAug 6, 2026
Starting running back Josh Jacobs missed practice on Thursday with what was described as a short-term groin injury. The source notes that for perspective, Jacobs got all of two snaps in the 2025 preseason, indicating the Packers' conservative approach with starters in preseason play. Jacobs is the clear lead back, with Lloyd projecting as the number two ball-carrier.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
Jacobs' 180 career points over two seasons tie him for 42nd in Packers history. He's within striking distance of Tony Canadeo (186), Aaron Rodgers (216), and Johnny Blood (224) and could realistically pass all three this season, though he won't approach the top 10 where Jordy Nelson sits at 10th with 416 points.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
Jacobs ranks 18th in Packers history with 2,258 rushing yards and needs just 171 yards to pass A.J. Dillon. With 1,000 rushing yards, he'd pass Donny Anderson for 14th all-time; reaching 1,500 yards would be needed to jump into the top 10. His 28 rushing touchdowns tie him with Dorsey Levens and Elijah Pitts for 11th; two more scores puts him past John Brockington and Tobin Rote (29 apiece) for sole possession of ninth place. Eight touchdowns gets him past Ted Fritsch, Aaron Rodgers, and Clark Hinkle for sixth all-time; 10 rushing touchdowns would pass Verne Lewellen for fifth all-time.NegativeUsageAug 4, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs was targeted on a bootleg throwback screen that resulted in a really nice gain, and was also the intended target on a throwback screen that was intercepted by Barryn Sorrell for a pick-six.NegativeRoleJul 29, 2026
Running back Josh Jacobs practiced fully on Day 1 of training camp. Head coach Matt LaFleur stated that 'nothing has changed' with Jacobs' legal matter regarding a domestic violence investigation by Brown County, and it would be 'business as usual' for Jacobs.NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Running back availability for 2026 is contingent on suspension eligibility; the Packers face uncertainty about whether Josh Jacobs will face a suspension that could impact his regular season availability.NegativeInjuryJul 22, 2026
Josh Jacobs' 2026 starting role and fantasy eligibility hinge on the outcome of a pending domestic abuse investigation by the Brown County district attorney, with no timeline guarantee before the regular season begins. The NFL can suspend him independently of legal proceedings; the source notes the Ray Rice case took 205 days from incident to public disclosure, illustrating potential delays in resolution.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
The RB2 job behind Josh Jacobs is effectively up for grabs, and that role could take on even more importance depending on how Jacobs' legal situation plays out; his status directly affects opportunity distribution in the Packers backfield.