It’s the season of giving, so why not treat your teammates to a little gift, right? That’s exactly what Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs did, buying his entire offensive line custom-made pendants with their numbers.
The Green Bay Packers destroyed the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football,” with the final score settling in at 34-0. It looked like it could be a big night for star running back Josh Jacobs early on,
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs had the NFL world buzzing after his brilliant play during their "Monday Night Football" showdown against the New Orleans Saints. Jacobs had the Packers' offense rolling early on in the Week 16 showdown.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pushes New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu out of the way during an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
After enduring the worst season of his career last year in Las Vegas, Jacobs has bounced back in a big way with the Green Bay Packers. Jacobs has recaptured the form he showed in 2022, when he led the NFL in rushing and earned All-Pro honors with the Raiders.
Yes, most important is the production and load he takes off Love — Jacobs ranks No. 5 in the NFL in total yards (1,556). But don’t underestimate the tone he sets early in games with his physical running style, and the effect it’s had on his teammates.
It’s kind of hard to put into words, man,” Packers running back Josh Jacobs said. “It’s the main reason why I came here."
Packers running back Josh Jacobs dismissed any injury concerns after he left Monday Night Football vs. the Saints early.
Jacobs did not see a ton of action against the Saints but he still led the Packers with 69 rushing yards and a touchdown on 13 carries to go with 38 receiving yards on four receptions and four targets. As for Carr, he can be expected to sit out the rest of the season, given his injury and the Saints being out of playoff contention already.
The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT: Player will not play; DOUBTFUL: Player is unlikely to play; QUESTIONABLE: Player is not certain to play; DNP: did not practice;
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completes a 41-yard pass to Steelers wide receiver George Pickens vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.