Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was unable to participate fully in practice throughout the week due to an ankle injury he sustained late in last Sunday’s Week 8 victory (30-27) over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jacobs missed the team’s first practice of the week on Wednesday but returned for two limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. He’s carrying a questionable designation into Sunday’s home game against the NFC-leading Detroit Lions.
Although the Packers’ rushing offense has not yet been tested without Josh Jacobs on the field, the running back’s ankle injury raises the possibility that he could miss his first game for Green Bay.
Josh Jacobs didn’t practice today because of an ankle injury suffered Sunday:
“I’ll be good game time.” pic.twitter.com/ep8eEallVs
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) October 30, 2024
Will Josh Jacobs play against the Lions on Sunday?
RB Josh Jacobs is expected to start Sunday’s Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions NFC North game, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Packers QB Jordan Love, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a groin injury, is expected to start vs. the Lions, per source.
Packers RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. Lions, per source.Rain is in forecast.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024
Even though he will reportedly play against Detroit as well, quarterback Jordan Love is also carrying an injury designation into today’s game, so Jacobs may see more work than normal at Lambeau Field against the Lions.
Josh Jacobs has been a mainstay of Green Bay’s rushing offense this season, having amassed 667 yards on 145 rushes and three touchdowns. By contributing to the passing offense with 17 catches for 115 yards and one more touchdown, his versatility has also benefited the squad.
Jacobs was particularly impressive and demonstrated his vital role in the Packers’ offense with 127 rushing yards on 25 carries and two touchdowns in his most recent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Considering how crucial he is to the offensive plan, the team will be hoping he performs similarly on Sunday.
Jordan Love also emerged as an injury doubt for the Packers during the week as he dealt with a groin injury. Adam Schefter has reported that the quarterback would start against the Lions in spite of the injury. In six games this season, the signal-caller has passed for 1,547 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
How to watch Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions on Sunday?
The Detroit Lions enter their road game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with a 6-1 record, their finest start since 1956.
The Lions may benefit from the fact that they have won both of their last two trips to Lambeau Field as they aim to earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
