Packers’ Josh Jacobs draws huge confidence-boosting praise from OC 1 Sep 11, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) hands off the ball to running back Josh Jacobs (8) in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Packers’ Josh Jacobs draws huge confidence-boosting praise from OC

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Sep 19, 2025 4:58 AM ET

The Green Bay Packers are gearing up for an intriguing matchup this coming Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. It will be the first time in the 2025 season that Green Bay will play in enemy territory, and it will be against a winless Browns side.

As usual, running back Josh Jacobs will be among those heavily counted upon by the Packers to deliver. The former Alabama Crimson Tide star has 150 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries so far this season. That’s an average of just 3.6 yards per carry, which isn’t exactly great, but Jacobs is getting the job done nonetheless.

The Browns present a tough challenge for Jacobs, just based on how they performed in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens. Although Cleveland got crushed in that game, 41-17, hulking Ravens running back Derrick Henry was held to just 23 rushing yards on 11 carries or 2.1 yards per rushing attempt.

Packers coach expresses confidence in Jacobs before Week 3 clash against Cleveland

While speaking to the media on Thursday, Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich praised Jacobs for being such an effective weapon on the ground for Green Bay.

“The guys just creates plays,” Stenavich said of Jacobs on Thursday (h/t Ryan Wood of USA Today).

“He just has a knack for finding the seam, getting in the end zone. He’s a huge confidence boost getting down inside the 5-yard line, and you’ve got a touchdown.”

The 27-year-old Jacobs has yet to log in a full practice this week, but there doesn’t seem to be any concern regarding his availability for the Browns game.

As a team, Green Bay is averaging 106.5 rushing yards per game and 1.0 rushing touchdowns per contest, 18th and eighth in the NFL overall.

Packers’ Josh Jacobs draws huge confidence-boosting praise from OC 2 Sep 11, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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