Packers RB Josh Jacobs turned in the ugliest 23.2-PPR-point outing you’ll ever see in Thursday night’s win over the Panthers. He managed just 39 yards on 21 carries (1.9 YPC), with a long run of 6 yards and 14 carries that went for 1 yard or fewer. He also caught all 6 of his targets for just 13 yards. Luckily, two of Jacobs’ touches went for TDs: a one-yard score in the second quarter after a nice cut behind the line of scrimmage, and a four-yard TD catch in the third quarter after splitting out of the backfield.
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Jacobs’ usage has been strong in two games back from suspension: 32 carries and 13 targets. He climbed from a 52% snap rate and 41% route rate in Week 7 to 71% snaps and 46% routes vs. Carolina. That’s RB1-level usage.
But the efficiency has been atrocious. Jacobs has averaged 2.3 yards per carry, somehow worse than RB MarShawn Lloyd’s 2.6. Thursday night was particularly alarming because the Panthers entered the game allowing a league-high 5.2 yards per carry to RBs.
Jacobs certainly hasn’t looked electric, but the run blocking remains the biggest problem. And it’s tough to see that improving with Green Bay’s personnel.
Jacobs has been slightly better in the passing game, hauling in 85% of his targets but averaging just 6.2 yards per catch. The receiving scores in each of the last two weeks have really boosted the fantasy production. In fact, two of his four highest-scoring games as a receiver have come these past two weeks.
The passing-game usage should continue to boost Jacobs’ floor. But we also can’t count on 14.9 PPR points per game from receiving going forward.
He’s fine to hold as a volume-based RB2 going forward. But Jacobs is also sellable if you find a league mate who views him as a top-12 option.
