Packers’ Matt LaFleur Announces Josh Jacobs Decision on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Chris Phelps | Last updated Nov 17, 2025 6:36 PM ET

Josh Jacobs watched on as Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers ended their two-game drought in Week 11, jumping to 6-3-1 on the 2025 NFL season after a 27-20 win over Jameis Winston and the New York Giants. Now, the Packers will turn their focus to an important NFC North matchup in Week 12, returning to Lambeau Field to host the Minnesota Vikings.

Jacobs was off to a solid start against the Giants, tallying seven carries for 40 yards. However, the former Alabama Crimson Tide running back was forced to leave the game in the first half due to a knee injury, leaving him out for the remainder of the game.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) during an NFL game© Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

While there was concern that Jacobs’ injury could be season-ending, further tests showed his knee was “structurally sound” and did not require surgery, ruling it a knee contusion. That left the Packers running back day-to-day, with his status still uncertain for the matchup against the Vikings.

But on Monday, LaFleur did not rule out Jacobs for Week 12 against the NFC North rival, adding that Green Bay is unlikely to place him on injured reserve, a move that would sideline him for at least four games.

"Packers HC Matt LaFleur told reporters that RB Josh Jacobs 'potentially' could be available to play Sunday vs. the Vikings despite his knee contusion, but Green Bay has no plans to place its star running back on injured reserve," ESPN's Adam Schefter wrote on X.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur told reporters that RB Josh Jacobs “potentially” could be available to play Sunday vs. the Vikings despite his knee contusion, but Green Bay has no plans to place its star running back on injured reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 17, 2025

Losing a player like Jacobs would certainly be a blow for the Packers. He has led the team in touchdowns in both of his seasons in Green Bay, including 16 in 2024 and 11 so far this year. LaFleur and the Packers will host the Vikings on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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