Josh Jacobs Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 28
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 223 lb
- Experience
- 8th season
- Drafted
- 2019 R1, #24
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 15.8
- Pos rank
- RB10
- Rostered
- 84%
Week 4 at Buccaneers, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 21st vs. RBs, neutral
Josh Jacobs Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
RB10 · Elite
Scoring rate
15.8 PPG
Played
15 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Cooling
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carries/G | 15.6 | 12.0 | -23% |
| Targets/G | 2.9 | 2.0 | -32% |
Josh Jacobs's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at MIN,—,Did not play
- Week 2, Win,at NYJ,—,Did not play
- Week 3, Loss,vs ATL,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at TB,NeutralBuccaneers vs. RBs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs CHI,NeutralBears vs. RBs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs DAL,FavorableCowboys vs. RBs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at DET,NeutralLions vs. RBs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Josh Jacobs?
Jacobs remains a touchdown machine even as the underlying numbers slip. He punched in 13 rushing scores across 15 games in 2025 on the back of 58 red-zone opportunities and 20 goal-line carries, but the efficiency cratered: 3.97 yards per carry, a -0.011 EPA per play, and just 1.82 yards after contact per attempt, all sharp declines from his 4.42-clip, 1,329-yard 2024. His broken-tackle rate collapsed too, from one every 9.1 carries to one every 19.5.
The fantasy case is volume, not explosiveness. He still owns Green Bay's backfield and red-zone work, and 36 catches give a modest PPR floor, but only 4.27% of his runs went for breakaways. He turns 28 with a knee and calf history, and off-field uncertainty clouds his availability. Bank on the touchdowns and treat him as a high-floor RB2 rather than the RB5 he was two years ago.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | GB | 15 | 929 | 13 | 36 | 282 | 1 | 237.1 | 15.8 | RB13 |
| 2024 | GB | 17 | 1,329 | 15 | 36 | 342 | 1 | 293.1 | 17.2 | RB6 |
| 2023 | LV | 13 | 805 | 6 | 37 | 296 | 0 | 181.1 | 13.9 | RB28 |
| 2022 | LV | 17 | 1,653 | 12 | 53 | 400 | 0 | 327.3 | 19.3 | RB3 |
| 2021 | LV | 15 | 872 | 9 | 54 | 348 | 0 | 224.0 | 14.9 | RB11 |
| Career | 105 | 7,803 | 74 | 269 | 2,072 | 2 | 1682.5 | 16.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Jacobs is listed na.
Outlook
The fantasy case is volume, not explosiveness. He still owns Green Bay's backfield and red-zone work, and 36 catches give a modest PPR floor, but only 4.27% of his runs went for breakaways. Full outlook
Injury status
NA
He has missed 2 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 11. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2025knee1 game
- 2025calfPlayed through
- 2025headPlayed through
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Josh Jacobs Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Josh Jacobs in Week 4?
Josh Jacobs plays Week 4 at the Buccaneers. The Buccaneers rank 21st in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Jacobs.
Is Josh Jacobs worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Josh Jacobs is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 84% of Sleeper leagues.
What are Josh Jacobs's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Josh Jacobs's next three games are Week 4 at the Buccaneers (21st in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 5 vs. the Bears (18th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral) and Week 6 vs. the Cowboys (8th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Josh Jacobs 2025 Stats
2025 final · Green Bay PackersTouchdowns accounted for 35% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leaned on volume more than scoring.
Rushing
- Yards
- 929
- TD
- 13
- Carries
- 234
4.0 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 36
- Yards
- 282
- TD
- 1
44 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 237.1
- Pos rank
- RB13
32.0 Best Week 6 CIN1.3 Worst Week 17 BAL
Advanced Rushing Stats
| Stat | 2025 15 games | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.82 | 40th |
| Explosive run rate | 9.8% | 44th |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.72 | 71st |
| Yards before contact per carry | 2.15 | 40th |
| Broken tackles | 12 | 73rd |
| Usage | ||
| Snap share | 59.1% | 75th |
| Target share | 9.8% | 84th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 58 | 89th |
| Targets per game | 2.9 | 70th |
Percentiles: 2025 (15 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Jacobs plays most snaps and breaks tackles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 15.6 carries and 2.9 targets a game in 2025; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
15.8
Fantasy PPG
RB10
Fantasy finish
62
Rush yds/g
2.4
Rec/g
Josh Jacobs career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 234 | 929 | 13 | 36 | 282 | 1 | 237.1 | 15.8 | RB13 |
| 2024 | 17 | 301 | 1,329 | 15 | 36 | 342 | 1 | 293.1 | 17.2 | RB6 |
| 2023 | 13 | 233 | 805 | 6 | 37 | 296 | 0 | 181.1 | 13.9 | RB28 |
| 2022 | 17 | 340 | 1,653 | 12 | 53 | 400 | 0 | 327.3 | 19.3 | RB3 |
| 2021 | 15 | 217 | 872 | 9 | 54 | 348 | 0 | 224.0 | 14.9 | RB11 |
| 2020 | 15 | 273 | 1,065 | 12 | 33 | 238 | 0 | 229.3 | 15.3 | RB8 |
| 2019 | 13 | 242 | 1,150 | 7 | 20 | 166 | 0 | 190.6 | 14.7 | RB21 |
| Career | 105 | 1,840 | 7,803 | 74 | 269 | 2,072 | 2 | 1682.5 | 16.0 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
16.0
Career PPG
105 games over 7 seasons
88%
Availability
Share of team games he played
71%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
8.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Jacobs has averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game over 105 games and 7 seasons, with four top-12 finishes (2020, 2021, 2022, 2024).
In 2025 he averaged 15.8 per game, down 1.4 from 2024. Volume is the driver: 18.5 carries plus targets a game against 20.2. His quarterback in 2025 was Jordan Love.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Jacobs's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,653Rush yards2022
- 16Total TD2024
- 327.3Fantasy pts2022 · RB3
- 9,875Career scrimmage yds2019–2025
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Josh Jacobs Stats FAQ
What were Josh Jacobs's stats last season?
In 2025, Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns and caught 36 passes for 282 yards in 15 games. That was 237.1 PPR points (15.8 per game), an RB13 finish.
What are Josh Jacobs's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 105 games, Josh Jacobs has 7,803 rushing yards and 74 rushing touchdowns, plus 269 catches for 2,072 yards, for 1682.5 PPR fantasy points (16.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Josh Jacobs have in his career?
Josh Jacobs has 76 touchdowns in his NFL career: 74 rushing and 2 receiving, over 105 games.
Josh Jacobs Game Log 2025
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
15.8
Carries/g
15.6
Rush yds/g
61.9
Rec/g
2.4
Rec yds/g
18.8
Across 15 games in 2025, Josh Jacobs has averaged 15.6 carries, 61.9 rushing yards and 15.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Josh Jacobs has finished as a top-12 RB in 7 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 11. The best week was Week 6 against CIN (32.0 points); the lowest was Week 17 against BAL (1.3).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET15th | W 27-13 | 14.0 | 19 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | RB18 |
Week 1 · DET · W 27-13 · 14.0 pts
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| 2 | WAS10th | W 27-18 | 14.4 | 23 | 84 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB21 |
Week 2 · WAS · W 27-18 · 14.4 pts
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| 3 | CLE16th | L 10-13 | 12.4 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 44 | 0 | RB19 |
Week 3 · CLE · L 10-13 · 12.4 pts
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| 4 | DAL5th | T 40-40 | 31.7 | 22 | 86 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 71 | 0 | RB2 |
Week 4 · DAL · T 40-40 · 31.7 pts
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| 6 | CIN3rd | W 27-18 | 32.0 | 18 | 93 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 0 | RB3 |
Week 6 · CIN · W 27-18 · 32.0 pts
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| 7 | ARI4th | W 27-23 | 18.8 | 13 | 55 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | RB9 |
Week 7 · ARI · W 27-23 · 18.8 pts
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| 8 | PIT28th | W 35-25 | 13.5 | 13 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | RB19 |
Week 8 · PIT · W 35-25 · 13.5 pts
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| 9 | CAR12th | L 13-16 | 20.0 | 17 | 87 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 0 | RB4 |
Week 9 · CAR · L 13-16 · 20.0 pts
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| 10 | PHI7th | L 7-10 | 19.7 | 21 | 74 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 0 | RB6 |
Week 10 · PHI · L 7-10 · 19.7 pts
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| 11 | NYG1st | W 27-20 | 4.0 | 7 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB47 |
Week 11 · NYG · W 27-20 · 4.0 pts
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| 13 | DET15th | W 31-24 | 10.1 | 17 | 83 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | RB34 |
Week 13 · DET · W 31-24 · 10.1 pts
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| 14 | CHI9th | W 28-21 | 17.2 | 20 | 86 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | RB10 |
Week 14 · CHI · W 28-21 · 17.2 pts
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| 15 | DEN32nd | L 26-34 | 23.2 | 12 | 73 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 1 | RB6 |
Week 15 · DEN · L 26-34 · 23.2 pts
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| 16 | CHI9th | L 16-22 | 4.8 | 12 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | RB53 |
Week 16 · CHI · L 16-22 · 4.8 pts
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| 17 | BAL14th | L 24-41 | 1.3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | RB67 |
Week 17 · BAL · L 24-41 · 1.3 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
11 RB1 weeks, one RB2 week and three busts. For a running back ranked RB10 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 RB18 · Wk 2 RB21 · Wk 3 RB19 · Wk 4 RB2 · Wk 6 RB3 · Wk 7 RB9 · Wk 8 RB19 · Wk 9 RB4 · Wk 10 RB6 · Wk 11 RB47 · Wk 13 RB34 · Wk 14 RB10 · Wk 15 RB6 · Wk 16 RB53 · Wk 17 RB67
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Baltimore
4 carries, 3 yds. 1/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 28% of the snaps and handled 4 carries. Just 0.8 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
12 carries, 36 yds. 2/2 receiving, 12 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 39% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Denver
12 carries, 73 yds, 1 TD. 2/3 receiving, 19 yds, 1 TD.
He played 55% of the snaps and handled 12 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Chicago
20 carries, 86 yds, 1 TD. 2/2 receiving, 6 yds.
He played 72% of the snaps and handled 20 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a win at Detroit
17 carries, 83 yds. 1/1 receiving, 8 yds.
He played 54% of the snaps and handled 17 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Giants
7 carries, 40 yds. 0/1 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 22% of the snaps and handled 7 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Philadelphia
21 carries, 74 yds, 1 TD. 5/6 receiving, 33 yds. 1 fumble lost.
He played 74% of the snaps and handled 21 carries. One lost fumble in a game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week vs. Carolina
17 carries, 87 yds, 1 TD. 4/5 receiving, 13 yds.
He played 58% of the snaps and handled 17 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Pittsburgh
13 carries, 33 yds, 1 TD. 3/3 receiving, 12 yds.
He played 53% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. Just 2.5 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week at Arizona
13 carries, 55 yds, 2 TD. 1/1 receiving, 3 yds.
He played 55% of the snaps and handled 13 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
18 carries, 93 yds, 2 TD. 5/5 receiving, 57 yds.
He played 79% of the snaps and handled 18 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Dallas
22 carries, 86 yds, 2 TD. 4/4 receiving, 71 yds.
He played 65% of the snaps and handled 22 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
RB1 week at Cleveland
16 carries, 30 yds. 5/9 receiving, 44 yds.
He played 66% of the snaps and handled 16 carries. Just 1.9 yards per carry. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
RB1 week vs. Washington
23 carries, 84 yds, 1 TD. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds.
He played 78% of the snaps and handled 23 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
RB1 week vs. Detroit
19 carries, 66 yds, 1 TD. 1/1 receiving, 4 yds.
He played 88% of the snaps and handled 19 carries. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (15.8)
Last Five Games
FPTS/G (PPR)
11.3
Weeks 13–17
High
23.2
Low
1.3
Carries/g
13.0
Rush yds/g
56.2
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Dallas Cowboys
View matchup — Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions
Josh Jacobs Game Log 2019
Games played
13
FPTS/G (PPR)
14.7
Carries/g
18.6
Rush yds/g
88.5
Rec/g
1.5
Rec yds/g
12.8
Across 13 games in 2019, Josh Jacobs has averaged 18.6 carries, 88.5 rushing yards and 14.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Josh Jacobs has finished as a top-12 RB in 5 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 8. The best week was Week 5 against CHI (29.3 points); the lowest was Week 3 against MIN (4.4).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEN26th | 24.3 | 23 | 85 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | RB7 |
Week 1 · DEN · 24.3 pts
How the 24.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | KC12th | 9.9 | 12 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB28 |
Week 2 · KC · 9.9 pts
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| 3 | MIN27th | 4.4 | 10 | 44 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB50 |
Week 3 · MIN · 4.4 pts
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| 4 | IND20th | 12.8 | 17 | 79 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 0 | RB22 |
Week 4 · IND · 12.8 pts
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| 5 | CHI10th | 29.3 | 26 | 123 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | RB3 |
Week 5 · CHI · 29.3 pts
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| 7 | GB18th | 16.4 | 21 | 124 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | RB12 |
Week 7 · GB · 16.4 pts
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| 8 | HOU1st | 10.1 | 15 | 66 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | RB27 |
Week 8 · HOU · 10.1 pts
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| 9 | DET8th | 24.0 | 28 | 120 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB5 |
Week 9 · DET · 24.0 pts
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| 10 | LAC13th | 19.1 | 16 | 71 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 30 | 0 | RB7 |
Week 10 · LAC · 19.1 pts
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| 11 | CIN15th | 12.4 | 23 | 112 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | RB23 |
Week 11 · CIN · 12.4 pts
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| 12 | NYJ25th | 4.6 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | RB43 |
Week 12 · NYJ · 4.6 pts
How the 4.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | KC12th | 10.4 | 17 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RB32 |
Week 13 · KC · 10.4 pts
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| 15 | JAX3rd | 12.9 | 24 | 89 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 | RB23 |
Week 15 · JAX · 12.9 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2019: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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Josh Jacobs Rest-of-Season Outlook
Workhorse RB2 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished RB13 last season at 15.8 points per game.
Our 2026 Preseason Outlook
Jacobs remains a touchdown machine even as the underlying numbers slip. He punched in 13 rushing scores across 15 games in 2025 on the back of 58 red-zone opportunities and 20 goal-line carries, but the efficiency cratered: 3.97 yards per carry, a -0.011 EPA per play, and just 1.82 yards after contact per attempt, all sharp declines from his 4.42-clip, 1,329-yard 2024. His broken-tackle rate collapsed too, from one every 9.1 carries to one every 19.5.
The fantasy case is volume, not explosiveness. He still owns Green Bay's backfield and red-zone work, and 36 catches give a modest PPR floor, but only 4.27% of his runs went for breakaways. He turns 28 with a knee and calf history, and off-field uncertainty clouds his availability. Bank on the touchdowns and treat him as a high-floor RB2 rather than the RB5 he was two years ago.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 95 running backs who played at least six games. Each bar is one running back, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Rushing volume
Receiving role
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry
- 1.82
- Broken tackles
- 12
- Explosive-run rate
- 9.8%
- Red-zone opportunities
- 58
- Snap share
- 59.1%
- Targets
- 44
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Cowboys in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 4 TB, 21stWk 5 CHI, 18thWk 6 DAL, 8thWk 7 DET, 19th
- Heavy rushing volume15.6 carries per game, 11th of 95 RBs in 2025.
- Featured receiving role2.9 targets per game, 25th of 95 RBs in 2025.
Risk
- Ball security3 fumbles in 2025.
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Josh Jacobs Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Josh Jacobs's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Josh Jacobs projects as a workhorse RB2 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His rushing volume (15.6 carries per game, 11th of 95 RBs in 2025) supports that. His efficiency (1.82 yards after contact per carry, 56th of 95 RBs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Josh Jacobs's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Josh Jacobs is the RB13 in PPR points per game. That puts him in RB2 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Josh Jacobs's fantasy football upside?
Josh Jacobs's upside: his rushing volume (15.6 carries per game, 11th of 95 RBs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Cowboys in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.
What could hurt Josh Jacobs's fantasy value?
Josh Jacobs's risks: his efficiency (1.82 yards after contact per carry, 56th of 95 RBs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Josh Jacobs's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Josh Jacobs Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2Jacobs hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Eleven logged injuries in seven seasons, including three ankle injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 4 games.
Durability
69/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Quad bruise · 2023
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Quad / thigh | 1 | 4 |
| Ankle | 3 | 3 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 3 |
| Knee | 1 | 1 |
| Calf / shin | 2 | 0 |
| Back | 1 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Head | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 11 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Ankle injuries in 2020, 2021 and 2024
- Knee bruise/contusion in 2025, 1 game missed
- 11 games in 7 seasons, 4 of them in 2023
- 11 injuries spread across 8 body parts
Josh Jacobs Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Knee Bruise/Contusion 1 game
Sustained a bone bruise and thigh contusion against the New York Giants, causing him to miss the following week's game against Minnesota. Aggravated a pre-existing knee injury in a game against the Denver Broncos but continued to play through it.
- 2025
Calf Strain Played through
Dealt with a calf strain in October that made his status for Week 7 uncertain, but he played through the injury.
- 2025
Illness Played through
Was listed with an illness leading up to the Week 7 matchup.
- 2024
Ankle Injury Played through
Sustained an ankle injury late in a game and was listed as questionable for the following week but was able to play.
- 2024
Lower Back Sprain Played through
Endured a lower back sprain in Week 2 of the 2024 season.
- 2023
Quad Bruise 4 games
Suffered a quad injury during a Week 14 game against the Vikings, which led to him missing the final four games of the season.
- 2022
Calf Strain Played through
Was listed as questionable with a calf injury ahead of Week 12 but played through it.
- 2021
Rib Bruise Played through
Dealt with a rib bruise late in the season but was able to play through the injury.
- 2021
Ankle Sprain 2 games
Sustained an ankle injury in the season opener against the Ravens that caused him to miss the following two games.
- 2020
Ankle Sprain 1 game
Suffered a Grade II ankle sprain that forced him to miss the Week 13 game.
- 2019
Shoulder Fracture 3 games
Sustained a fractured shoulder (growth plate) in Week 7 but played through it for several weeks before being shut down for Week 14 and the final two games of the season.
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Josh Jacobs Injury FAQ
Is Josh Jacobs injured?
Yes. As of October 2, 2026, Josh Jacobs is nfi list with a personal injury. He has missed 2 games this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Josh Jacobs playing this week?
No. Josh Jacobs is nfi list for Week 4 at the Buccaneers on Sunday, October 4. Should you start him?
What injury does Josh Jacobs have?
Josh Jacobs has a personal injury and is nfi list for Week 4. He has missed 2 games this season.
Why isn't Josh Jacobs playing?
Josh Jacobs is nfi list with a personal injury, the designation his club filed as of October 2, 2026. That rules him out of Week 4.
Has Josh Jacobs missed any games this season?
Yes. Josh Jacobs has missed 2 games in 2026 and played in 0.
What is Josh Jacobs's injury history?
Josh Jacobs has 11 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 11 games in all: 4 for a quad bruise in 2023, 3 for a shoulder fracture in 2019, 2 for an ankle sprain in 2021, 1 for a knee bruise/contusion in 2025 and 1 for an ankle sprain in 2020.
What was Josh Jacobs's most recent injury?
Josh Jacobs's most recent logged injury was a knee bruise/contusion in Week 11 of 2025. It cost him 1 game.
Does Josh Jacobs have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2020, 2021 and 2024 (3 games missed) and calf injuries in 2022 and 2025 (no games missed).
What was Josh Jacobs's worst injury?
Josh Jacobs's longest absence came from a quad bruise in 2023, which cost him 4 games of the 11 he has missed in his career.
Latest Josh Jacobs News & Updates
Time on exempt list could equal time served (opens in new tab)
Suspension time may be reduced by days already spent on exempt list.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 24L 14–35 vs ATL
Game recap coming soon
Week 2Sep 20W 20–17 @ NYJ
Game recap coming soon
Week 1Sep 13L 22–39 @ MIN
Game recap coming soon
PreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Makes court appearance Thursday (opens in new tab)
Addressed a court matter Thursday; non-football situation to monitor.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Court date moved up (opens in new tab)
Legal matter now scheduled earlier, worth monitoring for any fantasy impact.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. GM expects him to play in 2026 (opens in new tab)
Expected by GM to play in 2026.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Lands on Commissioner's Exempt List (opens in new tab)
Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List and sidelined from the team.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Officially facing charges (opens in new tab)
Faces charges, availability potentially in question pending further developments.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Set for limited practice work (opens in new tab)
Easing into practice with limited reps.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Won't suit up Friday (opens in new tab)
Will sit out Friday's game.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
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Josh Jacobs News FAQ
What is the latest news on Josh Jacobs?
The latest Jacobs update, from September 13: Time on exempt list could equal time served. Suspension time may be reduced by days already spent on exempt list.
How does the latest Josh Jacobs news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Josh Jacobs Bio
Josh Jacobs is a running back for the Green Bay Packers, where he wears No. 8. Born February 11, 1998, in Tulsa, OK, he attended McLain and played college football at Alabama.
The Oakland Raiders selected Jacobs in round 1, pick 24, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Oakland Raiders on September 1, 2018. Since then, Jacobs joined the Green Bay Packers in 2024.
In 105 regular-season games since 2019, he has run for 7,803 yards and 74 touchdowns and caught 269 passes.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 8 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Green Bay Packers Current team2024–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 27 of 32 games.
Las Vegas Raiders2019–2023
Selected in round 1, pick 24, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 66 of 73 games.
College: Alabama
Transactions
- Commissioner's Exempt ListPlaced on the Commissioner's Exempt List by the NFL while under contract with the Green Bay Packers.
- SignedSigned a four-year, $48 million contract with the Green Bay Packers.
- ContractSigned a reworked one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- TenderDesignated as franchise player by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- SignedSigned with the Oakland Raiders.
- DraftedSelected by the Oakland Raiders in round 1, pick 24.
- TradedTraded by the Chicago Bears to the Oakland Raiders for OLB Khalil Mack, TE Cole Kmet and G Arlington Hambright.
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About Josh Jacobs: Bio FAQ
How old is Josh Jacobs?
Josh Jacobs is 28 years old. He was born on February 11, 1998. 2026 is his 8th NFL season.
How tall is Josh Jacobs?
Josh Jacobs is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 223 pounds, and plays running back for the Green Bay Packers.
How much does Josh Jacobs weigh?
Josh Jacobs weighs 223 pounds, his listed weight on the Green Bay Packers roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Josh Jacobs wear?
Josh Jacobs wears number 8 for the Green Bay Packers. He plays running back.
What position does Josh Jacobs play?
Josh Jacobs plays running back for the Green Bay Packers, wearing number 8. 2026 is his 8th season in the NFL.
What team does Josh Jacobs play for?
Josh Jacobs plays for the Green Bay Packers as a running back. He has been with the Packers since 2024.
Where did Josh Jacobs go to college?
Josh Jacobs played college football at Alabama, after attending McLain (OK). The Las Vegas Raiders drafted him out of Alabama in 2019.
When was Josh Jacobs drafted?
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Josh Jacobs in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft with the 24th overall pick, out of Alabama.
What round was Josh Jacobs drafted in?
Josh Jacobs was a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, taken 24th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.
What pick was Josh Jacobs in the NFL Draft?
Josh Jacobs was the 24th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the first round.
Where is Josh Jacobs from?
Josh Jacobs went to high school in Oklahoma, at McLain, before playing college football at Alabama.
When is Josh Jacobs's birthday?
Josh Jacobs's birthday is February 11. He was born on February 11, 1998 and is 28 years old.
How long has Josh Jacobs been in the NFL?
2026 is Josh Jacobs's 8th NFL season; he entered the league in 2019 as a first-round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What teams has Josh Jacobs played for?
Josh Jacobs has played for the Las Vegas Raiders and Green Bay Packers. View his career statistics.
What year did Josh Jacobs enter the NFL?
Josh Jacobs entered the NFL in 2019, when the Las Vegas Raiders drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 8th season.