Josh Jacobs
RB · Green Bay Packers
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Stale source. Thu, Oct 29, 10:12 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
15.1 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
RB14 among 103 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
This outlook is out of date. Reload for the latest available information.
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Josh Jacobs had a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Carolina Panthers. Kickoff: Thu, Oct 29, 8:15 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 15.1 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. This is a pregame forecast. Carries per game averaged 11.0 across 1 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
CAR
Carolina Panthers
Scheduled home matchup
Kickoff reached
Thu, Oct 29, 8:15 PM ET
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
11.0n=1
Carries per game
2026, weeks 7. Not enough complete data to label a change.
7.0n=1
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7. Not enough complete data to label a change.
20.1n=1
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 7. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 7 / 11.0 (1 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 7 / 7.0 (1 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 7 / 20.1 (1 recorded) | None / — (0 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Josh Jacobs · RB
15.1
Josh Jacobs · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
4.9
MarShawn Lloyd · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
Josh Jacobs minus MarShawn Lloyd: +10.2 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Banks | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Anthony Campbell | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Benjamin St-Juste | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Brenton Cox Jr. | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Quadricep | Observation time is not available. |
| Devonte Wyatt | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Matthew Golden | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Sean Rhyan | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Travis Glover | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Zaire Franklin | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Shin | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | Offense | RB | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
8.7
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
13.3
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
12.6
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | DET | 20.1 | 0 | 36 | 55 | 7 | 5 | 11 |
| 2025 / 17 | BAL | 1.3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 / 16 | CHI | 4.8 | 0 | 36 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 2025 / 15 | DEN | 23.2 | 0 | 73 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| 2025 / 14 | CHI | 17.2 | 0 | 86 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 2025 / 13 | DET | 10.1 | 0 | 83 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| 2025 / 11 | NYG | 4.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 2025 / 10 | PHI | 19.7 | 0 | 74 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 21 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
His touchdowns covered 12 yards to Tucker Kraft, 24 yards to Matthew Golden and 4 yards to Josh Jacobs.
Target the Over in an expected prime-time shootout, plus high-value player props featuring Josh Jacobs and Christian Watson Oct 29, 2026 at 9:07 am ET • 3 min read Life in the NFL is weird, man.
They’re running a little shallow crossing concept between Golden and Kraft, while Watson runs a corner route over the top.On the left side, Josh Jacobs [8] motions out at the snap, giving him outside leverage on his defender.
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