Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs extended his streak of games with a rushing touchdown to 11 in a 27-18 victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.
The former Alabama ball-carrier scored on a 2-yard run as Green Bay took a 14-0 lead with 7:34 left in the first half.
Jacobs became the seventh player in the NFL’s AFC/NFC era to post a rushing touchdown in at least 11 consecutive games. It’s the ninth such streak, with John Riggins and Emmitt Smith accomplishing the feat twice. Other players with streaks of at least 11 games since 1970 include Priest Holmes, George Rogers, Jonathan Taylor and LaDainian Tomlinson.
Jacobs’ streak covers the final eight games of the 2024 regular season, a playoff contest and the first two games of 2025.
Jacobs also became the sixth player in NFL history with at least nine rushing touchdowns in games played on Thursday. Smith has the most Thursday rushing touchdowns with 13. Derrick Henry and Barry Sanders have 10 Thursday rushing touchdowns apiece. Jacobs joined Tony Dorsett and Ezekiel Elliott with nine each.
Since the NFL began playing regularly on Thursday night in 2006, Jacobs has scored in all four of his appearances. He’s the only player with at least three Thursday night games in that span who has scored in each.
Jacobs gained 84 yards on 23 carries against Washington.
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love completed 19-of-32 passes for 292 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, with tight end Tyler Kraft catching six passes for 124 yards and one touchdown.
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 24-of-42 passes for 200 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Daniels was sacked four times, Green Bay had 84 more rushing yards than Washington and the Commanders offense converted 5-of-12 third-down and 1-of-3 fourth-down snaps.
FOR MORE OF AL.COM’S COVERAGE OF THE NFL, GO TO OURNFL PAGE
In addition to Jacobs, eight other players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field during the Washington-Green Bay game:
Trey Amos (Alabama) started at cornerback for the Commanders. The second-round rookie made two tackles and broke up one pass in his first NFL start.
Commanders wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Commanders guard Darrian Dalcourt (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Commanders running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt (Sidney Lanier, Alabama State) ran for 17 yards on four carries.
Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Hewitt-Trussville, Auburn) did not record any stats.
Commanders cornerback Jonathan Jones (Auburn) made one tackle on defense and one tackle on special teams.
Commanders linebacker Ale Kaho (Alabama) was designated as a game-day inactive.
Xavier McKinney (Alabama) started at safety for the Packers. McKinney made three tackles and broke up one pass.
Daron Payne (Shades Valley, Alabama) started at defensive tackle for the Commanders. Payne made one tackle.
Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (South Alabama) made one tackle on defense and three tackles on special teams.
Commanders offensive tackle Trent Scott (Lee-Huntsville) was designated as a game-day inactive.
Packers safety Jaylin Simpson (Auburn) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Packers quarterback Malik Willis (Auburn) dressed for the game but did not play.
Colby Wooden (Auburn) started at defensive tackle for the Packers. Wooden made one tackle.
Green Bay improved to 2-0 after starting the 2025 season by beating the teams that played in last season’s NFC Championship Game. The Packers defeated the Detroit Lions 27-13 on Sept. 7.
Green Bay plays the Cleveland Browns at noon CDT Sept. 21 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.
Washington (1-1) plays the Las Vegas Raiders at noon Sept. 21 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.