Josh Jacobs Fantasy

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock said he expects running back Josh Jacobs to be more heavily involved in the passing game in "Phase 2" of his development in his sophomore season. Jacobs led all rookie running backs with 1,150 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, but he had only 20 receptions on the season, limiting his upside as an RB1 for fantasy owners. In an offense that could improve under center with a new quarterback in 2020, Jacobs' arrow is pointing directly up if he sees more targets in the passing game. He'll certainly be taken in the early rounds as an RB1.

Mar. 3rd • 1:48 PM

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