Josh Jacobs Fantasy

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Week 17 against the Broncos. Jacobs will end his impressive first year in the NFL with 242 carries for 1,150 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. He added 20 receptions for 166 scoreless yards through the air. His 4.8 yards-per-carry average was impressive, but Jacobs' lack of involvement in the passing game was a bit concerning as a game-flow dependent RB1. Still, Oakland's backfield is in good shape moving forward with Jacobs in the mix. Unless the Raiders start to feed him more looks through the air in his second season, though, he'll be a volatile RB1. Deandre Washington has RB2 and DFS appeal as the lead back for the season finale with Jacobs sidelined.

Dec. 28th • 3:33 PM

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder), who underwent surgery for a skin infection this week, is not expected to play in Week 17 against the Broncos, according to a source. The impressive rookie will likely end his first season in the NFL with an impressive 1,150 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 242 carries. He also added 20 receptions for 166 yards. Oakland's ground game is in good hands moving forward if Jacobs can remain healthy. Deandre Washington will have RB2 upside as the primary back this weekend against Denver, with Jalen Richard chipping in on passing downs.

Dec. 27th • 1:23 PM

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs posted videos of himself online Wednesday night after undergoing what he deemed the "fastest surgery ever." The rookie has missed two of the last three games with a shoulder injury, but the image shows his lower left leg in bandages. It's unclear exactly what caused the unexpected procedure to occur, but it certainly muddies the waters for his Week 17 availability. The Raiders have a slim hope of making the playoffs, but it wouldn't be a shock to see Jacobs sit out the season finale in order to protect his health long term. Consider the 21-year-old questionable versus the Broncos this Sunday with Deandre Washington plugging in as a mid-range RB2 option for fantasy championships.

Dec. 26th • 12:21 PM