The Green Bay Packers had lots of successwhen they fed the ball to running back Josh Jacobsduring his first season with the team.
He should continue to enjoy a big volume of touches in the upcoming 2025 NFL season, especially now that he’s very much more familiar with the environment he’s gone to following all those seasons with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Without a doubt, Jacobs will continue to be among thetop players to watch out for by opposing defenses. Apart from his on-field abilities, Jacobs’ success also depends on how well he’s used by Green Bay’s think tank.
Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates scoring a touchdown with wide receiver Bo Melton (80) against the San Francisco 49ers during their football game Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Green Bay Packers writer believes there’s room for growth in one area for Jacobs
Josh Jacobs, Packers
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) stiff-arms Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) during the third quarter of their game Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Packers.com editor Mike Spofford recently fielded messages and questions from Green Bay fans, including one that asked for his thoughts on what the team’s plan could be to further capitalize on Jacobs’ power, particularly in one-on-one situations.
As part of his answer, Spofford seems to believe that Jacobs could be due for a bigger role in the passing game.
“I guarantee there are schemes in every game plan designed to isolate Jacobs, as well as calls to isolate Jayden Reed, Tucker Kraft, etc. It’s just a matter of whether the situation, flow of the game and/or rhythm of the offense get to those calls and how often. Jacobs caught 36 passes out of the backfield last season. I could see that number rising. But nobody on this team caught more than 55 passes last season, so I think everyone’s numbers in that regard could possibly rise. But not everyone’s will.”
In 2024, Jacobs recorded 1,329 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on 301 carries while also accumulating 342 receiving yards and a touchdown (his first career NFL TD catch) on 36 receptions and 43 targets through 17 games.
There’s also the probability that Jacobs’ workload gets scaled back both on the ground and through the air, especially if at least one of their backups gets more playing time.
Green Bay Packers Josh Jacobs
Jan 12, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) reacts after the game against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild card game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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