Josh Jacobs Week 2 Outlook - Colts at Packers

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Sep 12th 2024, 1:05pm EDT

Jacobs finished Week 1 as the RB25 in fantasy points per game, playing 73% of the snaps with 18 touches and 104 total yards. It's only one game, but Jacobs' tackle-breaking juice looks to have returned for the 2024 season. Among 34 qualifying backs, Jacobs ranks eighth in missed tackles forced per attempt and fifth in yards after contact per attempt. While Malik Willis could hurt the overall efficiency of the offense, this could be a week for Green Bay to ride Jacobs and lean on their offensive line. Last week, Indy was steamrolled up front by Houston's offensive line, finishing with the third-lowest stuff rate and the fourth-highest yards before contact per attempt. They still held Joe Mixon to the ninth-lowest explosive run rate, but Houston played bully ball on the ground. Green Bay could do the same. Last week, their offensive line was second in yards before contact per attempt and ranked 11th in run-blocking grade. Expect Green Bay to lean on Jacobs this week.