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
Season Logs
Game Logs
Josh Jacobs News
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders have been trying to re-sign running back Josh Jacobs, according to sources. However, it appears Jacobs is headed for the open market at noon on Monday. The Raiders elected not to use the franchise tag on Jacobs for the second straight season, which essentially assured that the 26-year-old would reach the open market this offseason. Jacobs led the NFL with 1,653 rushing yards in 2022 with the Raiders, but he played in just 13 games in 2024 and finished with a disappointing 805 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns on 233 carries this past season, adding 37 catches for 296 yards through the air. Despite his down season, Jacobs will have plenty of suitors on the free-agent market, and it remains to be seen if the Raiders will actually be able to retain him. Wherever Jacobs lands, he's still likely to be in the RB1 picture in fantasy.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Zayne Anderson |
NT | T.J. Slaton |
Karl Brooks | |
LDE | Kenny Clark |
Colby Wooden | |
RDE | Devonte Wyatt |
LOLB | Preston Smith |
Lukas Van Ness | |
LILB | Isaiah McDuffie |
RILB | Quay Walker |
ROLB | Rashan Gary |
Kingsley Enagbare | |
LCB | Jaire Alexander |
Carrington Valentine | |
SS | Anthony Johnson Jr. |
LS | Matt Orzech |
K | Anders Carlson |
QB | Jordan Love |
Sean Clifford | |
LWR | Christian Watson |
Dontayvion Wicks | |
RWR | Jayden Reed |
Bo Melton | |
SWR | Romeo Doubs |
TE | Tucker Kraft |
Luke Musgrave | |
LT | Rasheed Walker |
LG | Elgton Jenkins |
Royce Newman | |
C | Josh Myers |
RG | Sean Rhyan |
RT | Zach Tom |