The Green Bay Packers will face off against the Minnesota Vikings today, but they may not have running back Josh Jacobs in the lineup as he battles a knee injury. Originally suffering the ailment midway through last week’s win against the New York Giants, reports originally indicated that the running back could miss a week or two as he recovered. However, a report by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero suggests he might be able to play today, but that’s far from a certainty.
In a recent tweet, the NFL insider said that Jacobs’ status is “truly up in the air” as he recovers from his knee contusion. The Packers will work him out in the morning and see if he’s healthy enough to play.
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Josh Jacobs Injury Update: Packers RB A True Game-Time Decision
If this injury keeps Josh Jacobs on the sideline, the Green Bay Packers will turn to backup running back Emanuel Wilson to lead the rushing attack. Wilson spent the past few years as a backup and never received a full-time workload, but he was the clear workhorse when Jacobs went down. In total, he finished Week 11’s contest against the Giants with 40 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts. Aside from Jacobs, no other running back had more than one carry.
The 2025 season has been another solid one for Josh Jacobs. Serving as Green Bay’s unquestioned lead back, the veteran recorded 648 yards and 11 touchdowns through the first 10 games of the season. Additionally, he added another 28 receptions for 237 yards through the air. With his help, the Packers have a 6-3-1 record and are just a half-game behind the Chicago Bears in the race for the NFC North. The Vikings, meanwhile, are 4-6 and hoping first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy improves down the stretch.
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