Josh Jacobs Week 5 Outlook - Packers at Rams

By Mick Ciallela (Fantrax), Wed, Oct 2nd 2024, 8:41pm EDT

First, the good. Josh Jacobs has 81 opportunities (carries plus targets) through four games. He has at least 15 opportunities in all four of Green Bay's games. Now, the not-so-good. Jacobs has yet to finish any of those four weeks as a top-20 fantasy running back. He has not scored and has fumbled twice, losing one. Jacobs has also ceded more work in the last two weeks to Emanuel Wilson. And though Jacobs is still the primary Packer running back, Wilson has held his own. Green Bay has an excellent matchup this week against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams rank 31st in DVOA versus both the run and pass. Given the advantages Green Bay will have in the passing game, it will be interesting to see how much they lean on Jacobs. Jacobs should have his best fantasy day of the season in Week 5 but will need a touchdown to finish as an RB1.