Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs found the end zone twice during Thursday Night Football, delivering a productive night for fantasy managers despite struggles on the ground.
Rushing Struggles Against a Weak Defense
Facing the NFL’s worst run defense, the Packers still could not get their ground game moving. This resulted in Jacobs turning 27 combined touches into just 52 yards, yielding an exceptionally low 1.9 yards per touch with a longest gain of only six yards on the night.
Fantasy Production and Outlook
Despite the lack of yardage, Jacobs still delivered for fantasy owners by scoring once on the ground and again as a receiver. This performance gives him three touchdowns in two games since his return, following a dropped touchdown in Week 7.
With each passing week, it appears increasingly unlikely that the Packers will establish a competitive running attack this season. Nevertheless, Jacobs’ ability to find the end zone keeps him playable as a running back two, though managers must note that the NFL could still impose additional discipline on him.
