Will Green Bay Packers Running Back Josh Jacobs Play In Week 7?

Since arriving in Green Bay, Jacobs has been the team’s workhorse, a battering ram in green and gold. Even with an early bye, he’s been handed the rock 98 times in five games. But the stats tell a complicated story. While he’s getting the volume, the efficiency hasn’t been elite, averaging just 3.66 yards per carry. It is like owning a Ferrari but being stuck in city traffic.

However, the last two weeks have been a different tale. Jacobs started to look like the All-Pro the Packers paid for, racking up impressive yardage both on the ground and through the air. He’s not just a runner; he’s a vital safety valve for Quarterback Jordan Love. As Love put it, “I know when I get the ball down to him, he’s going to pick up a couple extra yards… he’s a guy that’s always looking for contact.” That is the kind of grit that doesn’t show up on a stat sheet but wins football games.

What’s the Backup Plan?

If Jacobs can’t go, the spotlight swings to Emanuel Wilson. Wilson isn’t just some guy off the street; he’s averaging a full yard more per carry than Jacobs this season (4.67). He’s shown flashes of brilliance, particularly before the bye week against Dallas. But can he handle a full workload? That’s the million-dollar question. Behind him, the Packers have Chris Brooks and the newly elevated Pierre Strong. It’s a “next man up” situation, but losing your lead actor is never ideal.

The Cardinals, meanwhile, won’t be shedding any tears for the Packers. Their own running back room looks like a MAS*H unit, with Pro Bowler James Conner out for the season. Arizona’s game plan was simple: stop Jacobs. Now, they might be preparing for a completely different beast. So, as kickoff approaches, all eyes will be on that pregame workout. Will the hero play through the pain, or will the understudy get his moment to shine? Grab your popcorn, folks. This is what Sunday football is all about.