Josh Jacobs’ Status and Outlook for Week 12 Against the San Francisco 49ers

Josh Jacobs, the running back for the Green Bay Packers, is facing uncertainty regarding his participation in Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers due to an injury. Jacobs is currently listed on the injury report with limited participation in practice due to a quadricep issue, but his game status has not been officially determined as of the latest updates.

In his last game, Jacobs had a notable performance, carrying the ball 18 times for 76 yards and a touchdown, while also catching four passes for 58 yards in a 20-19 win over the Chicago Bears. This outing highlighted his importance to the Packers’ offense, particularly in both the running and passing games.

For the season, Jacobs has accumulated 838 rushing yards on 176 carries, averaging 83.8 yards per game, and has scored four touchdowns on the ground. He also contributes significantly in the passing game, with 23 receptions for 186 yards and one touchdown.

The upcoming matchup against the San Francisco 49ers presents an interesting challenge. The 49ers have a formidable defense, but their run defense has shown vulnerabilities since Week 6, allowing a high missed tackle rate and significant yards after contact. This could play to Jacobs’ strengths, as he ranks seventh in yards after contact per attempt among qualifying backs.

Despite the injury concerns, fantasy and betting projections suggest Jacobs will remain a key player for the Packers. His rushing yards prop for the game is set at over 72.5 yards, a mark he has exceeded in seven of his ten games this season.