Josh Jacobs Week 7 Outlook - Texans at Packers

By Derek Brown (FantasyPros), Thu, Oct 17th 2024, 1:05pm EDT

Jacobs has been underwhelming this season. He is the RB19 in expected fantasy points per game but the RB24 in actual fantasy points per game. This is despite ranking 18th in opportunity share, ninth in weighted opportunities, and tenth in red zone touches. Jacobs has had a number of smash matchups this season, and he has turned in good but not amazing numbers. He has averaged 19.8 touches and 94.1 total yards. Among 61 qualifying backs, he ranks 37th in explosive run rate, 22nd in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 29th in yards after contact per attempt. Jacobs should have another solid week against a run defense that has allowed the 11th-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 12th-highest yards per carry to zone runs (Since Week 4, Jacobs 58.7% zone).