Josh Jacobs Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 223 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- February 11, 1998 (26)
- Experience
- 6th Season
- Drafted
- 2019 / Rd. 1 / Pk. 24 (LV)
- College
- Alabama
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Game Logs
Josh Jacobs News
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs believes he has a chip on his shoulder, according to running backs coach Ben Sirmans. "I think he's coming in with a little bit of a chip on his shoulder because we all have something to prove," Sirmans told the media on Wednesday. "I think he wants to prove we made the right decision in investing in him." Jacobs doesn't necessarily have a whole lot more to prove after tallying 3,154 scrimmage yards and 18 touchdowns over his final two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. However, his signing with Green Bay did surprise many NFL fans, so perhaps he feels a little extra motivation to silence the critics and make sure he lives up to every penny of his four-year, $48 million deal. The Packers parted ways with fellow veteran Aaron Jones this offseason and (barring any unforeseen additions) will enter 2024 with a backfield headlined by Jacobs, AJ Dillon, and rookie MarShawn Lloyd. Given his track record as an every-down back in Vegas, Jacobs easily has the most fantasy appeal of the bunch, ranking as a low-end RB1 heading into drafts.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur implied that we'll see more of new running back Josh Jacobs in the passing game than the 40 catches per year he averaged in five seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders. "Just studying him, I think there's more out there for him in regards to the passing game, using him out of the backfield. He's put some really good choice routes on tape. That's something we always try to get to," LaFleur said. Despite Jacobs ranking second in carries since entering the NFL behind only Derrick Henry, don't expect that to change how the Packers split carries in their backfield with AJ Dillon re-signing. However, there's a possibility Dillon doesn't make the team, so Jacobs' spot as the feature back is about the only sure think in Green Bay's backfield. Even if Jacobs losing carries to Dillon or another back in Green Bay, his increase in receptions should keep him afloat as an RB1 in fantasy in his new home.
Free-agent running back Josh Jacobs is expected to sign with the Green Bay Packers for four years and $48 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 26-year-old two-time Pro Bowler played on the franchise tag for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, posting career lows in rushing yards (805) and rushing touchdowns (six). However, he has three seasons of at least 1,000 rushing yards and led the league in 2022 with 1,653 rushing yards. The former first-round pick will now join quarterback Jordan Love's ascending offense, meaning AJ Dillon is likely headed elsewhere. The Packers still have Aaron Jones on the roster, so it'll be interesting to see how the backfield shapes out. UPDATE: The Packers are releasing Aaron Jones, meaning Jacobs is likely to have a workhorse role in Green Bay's offense.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Javon Bullard |
Anthony Johnson Jr. | |
LDE | Rashan Gary |
Lukas Van Ness | |
LDT | Kenny Clark |
Karl Brooks | |
RDT | Devonte Wyatt |
T.J. Slaton | |
RDE | Preston Smith |
Kingsley Enagbare | |
LOLB | Isaiah McDuffie |
Christian Young | |
MLB | Edgerrin Cooper |
Eric Wilson | |
ROLB | Quay Walker |
Arron Mosby | |
LCB | Jaire Alexander |
Carrington Valentine | |
SS | Xavier McKinney |
Evan Williams | |
RCB | Eric Stokes |
Corey Ballentine | |
NB | Keisean Nixon |
Robert Rochell |
LS | Matt Orzech |
K | Anders Carlson |
Greg Joseph | |
P | Daniel Whelan |
QB | Jordan Love |
Sean Clifford | |
RB | Josh Jacobs |
AJ Dillon | |
FB | Henry Pearson |
LWR | Christian Watson |
Dontayvion Wicks | |
RWR | Romeo Doubs |
Bo Melton | |
SWR | Jayden Reed |
Malik Heath | |
TE | Luke Musgrave |
Tucker Kraft | |
LT | Jordan Morgan |
Andre Dillard | |
LG | Elgton Jenkins |
Royce Newman | |
C | Josh Myers |
Jacob Monk | |
RG | Sean Rhyan |
Donovan Jennings | |
RT | Rasheed Walker |
Zach Tom |