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Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry fantasy football takes on Josh Jacobs
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry about Josh Jacobs.
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All Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry insights about Josh Jacobs
NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Josh Jacobs returned from injury and led the Packers backfield with a 54% snap rate, playing nine of 15 third-down snaps and three of five snaps inside the 10. Most encouraging was his 17% target share (third on team) and 43% route rate, running eight more routes than Marshawn Lloyd. He scored on a touchdown reception where he made two guys miss, displaying his old form. Matthew Berry projects him as a low-end RB1/high-end RB2 going forward, encouraged by his passing game usage and performance. However, the Packers' offensive line remains a concern (second or third worst in run blocking), and they lost their center to injury in the first drive. Jacobs is usable for the next two weeks (Carolina at home, then New England), with a tough Minnesota matchup before the bye.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Matthew Berry lists Josh Jacobs as a running back hate for Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, citing the tough matchup as a key reason to fade him.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Matthew Berry likes Josh Jacobs long-term despite Week 7 concerns; when at full form under LaFleur, Jacobs is a bell-cow three-down back who can catch the ball well; he has produced well in this scheme previously and has had some of his best career games and seasons with Green Bay, though immediate full production is unlikely.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Matthew Berry is down on Josh Jacobs in Week 7 against Detroit regardless of injury status; Lions are seventh-toughest matchup for opposing running backs; Jacobs has been out six-plus weeks with uncertain workload; Green Bay ranks 26th in yards before contact on RB rushes; Detroit's secondary strength suggests the Packers will attack through the air rather than lean on the run game.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
The Packers' passing game is running so well that they want to use the run to set up the pass rather than return to a run-heavy approach; this complementary role could make Jacobs a top-10 running back in football from a pure football standpoint, though his fantasy role may be limited by the pass-first approach.PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
Matthew Berry projects Jacobs as an RB2 moving forward, assuming he's been staying in shape. Despite the Packers being 32nd in rushing offense at 3.1 yards per carry (worst in NFL), Jacobs is a much more talented runner than the alternatives they've been using (Marshawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong), making him a complementary piece to their elite passing game.PositiveDepth ChartOct 19, 2026
Josh Jacobs is expected to be eligible to play in week seven after being removed from the NFL's commissioner exempt list on Monday; the investigation remains open but he is cleared to return.PositiveDepth ChartOct 19, 2026
Will be eligible to play in Week 7 as he's being taken off the commissioner's exempt list. This will significantly affect Green Bay's backfield moving forward.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Matthew Berry estimates only a 10% or higher chance that Josh Jacobs becomes a top 20-22 running back if and when he returns (projected around week 8), citing uncertainty about his practice status, potential rust upon return, and the Packers' struggling offensive line that hasn't run the ball effectively. Berry suggests dropping him if you need the roster spot, as he thinks it will be a while before Jacobs is productive in the NFL.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Josh Jacobs at RB52, advising that he should only be drafted in leagues with 'not available' slots or by managers who have punted the position and need to swing for upside. There is significant uncertainty regarding his availability due to the commissioner's exempt list, with the possibility that he could be cut or miss a substantial portion of the season.NegativeBustSep 2, 2026
Matthew Berry and Dwayne McFarland express significant concern regarding Josh Jacobs' availability, suggesting he is only a viable target in rounds 9 or 10, or in leagues with large benches/NA slots.NegativeInjurySep 2, 2026
Dwayne McFarland notes uncertainty regarding how long Josh Jacobs will be out, which increases the appeal of Marshawn Lloyd.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
Matthew Berry has moved Josh Jacobs down to RB52 (150th overall) and considers him 'somewhat undraftable' following his placement on the commissioner exempt list. Berry and Nate Tice both express pessimism regarding Jacobs' availability for the season, citing the NFL's proactive move to place him on the list before a legal ruling or public video release as a negative indicator. Berry warns that there is a wide range of outcomes, including the possibility that Jacobs does not play at all this season, and advises drafting him only if your league rules allow for stashing suspended players in IR or NA spots.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Matthew Berry advises fantasy managers to avoid or lower Josh Jacobs in rankings due to significant, unknown risks currently surrounding his situation.NegativeBustAug 25, 2026
Matthew Berry is lower than market on Josh Jacobs (RB18 vs. ADP RB17), citing suspension risk, injury history, and the 'Marshawn Lloyd drumbeat' as reasons for concern. Berry believes there is more downside than upside for Jacobs this season.PositiveRoleMay 14, 2026
Matthew Berry mentions not facing Josh Jacobs in a 14-team, two-quarterback league with show staff, noting this as important context for his league performance.