Packers running back Josh Jacobs avoided a major knee injury and is considered day-to-day, according to multiple reports.
Jacobs was hurt Sunday in the Packers’ win over the New York Giants. He gained 40 yards on seven carries before leaving early in the second quarter.
Emanuel Wilson replaced Jacobs in the backfield and scored on an 11-yard touchdown run midway through the second quarter. Wilson would be in line to start if Jacobs is unable to play against the Minnesota Vikings this week.
Despite practice limitations with ankle and soft-tissue injuries the past two seasons, Jacobs is fifth in the NFL with 169 carries and has 11 rushing touchdowns. He regularly rests during Wednesday practices because of his heavy workload but was given an “11 out of 10” for toughness by head coach Matt LaFleur when an ankle issue impacted him last season.
LaFleur said Jacobs is a “coach’s dream” because of his work ethic and determination to “find a way to get it done.”
In two of the past three seasons, Jacobs has played in every regular-season game and tallied 300-plus carries.
Signed to a four-year deal in March 2024, Jacobs has 7,522 rushing yards and 72 rushing touchdowns in 100 career games.
