Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs revealed to reporters that he broke the ring finger on his right hand during a 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots, as reported by The Athletic. Jacobs carried the ball four times for five yards in the opening quarter before leaving the match due to a hand injury. Following his exit, Kaleb Johnson stepped up to pace the Packers ground game with 68 yards and a touchdown across 14 carries, while Pierre Strong Jr. added 22 yards on eight attempts.
Injury Details and Rushing Struggles
The injury occurred when Jacobs appeared to catch one of his right-hand fingers in the face mask of Patriots safety Craig Woodson on a rushing play. Although he stated they will figure out a way to manage the injury and continue playing, Jacobs had trouble securing a grip on the football. Throughout three appearances this season, Jacobs has totaled 36 carries for 80 yards and one touchdown. Furthermore, CBS Sports Research noted that the Packers managed the lowest rushing total (485 yards) by a winning team through eight games in league history.
Trade Deadline Speculation and Passing Attack
While Jacobs plans to play through the issue, the situation creates an intriguing storyline ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. The Packers began Sunday holding the league’s lowest-ranked rushing offense at 60.6 yards per contest, raising questions about whether the team might pursue running backs such as Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts or Tony Pollard of the Tennessee Titans. Meanwhile, Green Bay’s aerial attack thrived against New England as Jordan Love passed for 373 yards and three scores. Christian Watson hauled in seven receptions for 171 yards and a touchdown, and Matthew Golden caught 10 passes for 164 yards and a score, marking the first time since 2022 that a pair of teammates each recorded 160 receiving yards and a touchdown in the same contest.
Tuesday’s upcoming trade deadline will reveal whether Green Bay decides to seek backfield reinforcements.
