Josh Jacobs Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Josh Jacobs
RB
, Green Bay Packers

Age: 26
Weight: 223 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: Alabama

ADP: 34
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
130.4	838	4	23	186

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by Brandon Niles

· Oct 02, 2020 · 9:49 AM EDT

LV RB Josh Jacobs - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Buffalo Bills

Josh Jacobs has had a nice start to the year. While he hasn’t scored a touchdown since the three he racked up in Week 1, he’s averaging 109 yards from scrimmage n 26 touches per game. He’s the clear workhorse in the Raiders’ backfield, giving him a nice baseline for production each week. It’s also good to see him getting 4.3 targets per game, up from 2.1 all of last season.

The Bills rank 17th in aFPA to opposing running backs so far this season, and they just allowed 114 yards and a touchdown to Darrell Henderson last week in a thrilling victory over the Rams. Jacobs should find room against a defense that has been affected by injuries and opt-outs this season, with the only risk factor being if Buffalo gets up early – as they’ve been doing this year – and forces the Raiders to throw the ball. That aside, Jacobs should be in line for another full workload, making him a high-floor option in all leagues. We have him as a fringe RB1 this week.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 24, 2020 · 1:16 PM EDT

LV RB Josh Jacobs - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at New England Patriots

Josh Jacobs is off to a nice start to the season. While he hasn’t had 100 yards rushing yet, he’s had over 100 combined yards in each of his first two games, including 88 rushing and 17 receiving last week against the Saints. The only thing fantasy owner should worry about is whether or not his workload will take a toll on him, as he wore down late last season and never had a full workload in college. He’s touched the ball 59 times through two games.

That workload also makes him a must-start each week however, even against what used to be a tough New England Patriots defense. New England just allowed 115 rushing yards to Seattle’s trio of runners last week, so there should be room for Jacobs to run. His touches give him a high floor every week, and he’s a must-start in all formats. We have him as a fringe RB1 option.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 17, 2020 · 11:38 AM EDT

LV RB Josh Jacobs - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. New Orleans Saints

Josh Jacobs had 93 yards on 25 carries in a victory over the Panthers to start the season, and he also scored three touchdowns. It was a great beginning for Jacobs, who also caught four of six targets for 46 yards. He was second on the team in targets to Darren Waller, and if that kind of production in the passing game continues, he’s going to enter elite status sooner rather than later.

The Saints held Ronald Jones to just 66 yards on 17 carries last week – with a 21-yard carry inflating his average – but Jacobs is infinitely better than Jones, so he should still be considered a must-start. Jacobs has a high floor because he’s such a big part of the offense and the Raiders’ offensive line was highly effective paving the way for him, though the injury to Trent Brown could be concerning. Jacobs may not score another three touchdowns, but he should continue to get a ton of carries and be used as an RB1 in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 10, 2020 · 9:26 AM EDT

LV RB Josh Jacobs - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at Carolina Panthers

Josh Jacobs had a nice rookie year, rushing for 1,150 yards and seven touchdowns in 13 games. He should continue to be the primary cog in the Raiders’ offense, easily matching his 20.2 touches per game from last season. The Raiders also put some draft capital in the wide receiver position over the offseason, including adding speedster Henry Ruggs in the first round. That should theoretically take the top off the defense and allow a little more space for Jacobs to operate.

Jacobs has a nice matchup on paper to start the season against the Panthers, who ranked dead last in aFPA to opposing running backs last year. However, the Panthers were without Kawann Short last season and added first-round defensive tackle Derrick Brown to the roster. They lost Luke Kuechly, but could still be an improved defense with an injection of youth and playmaking up front and in the secondary. Still, Jacobs’ workload alone makes him a viable RB1 in any given week, and owners should start him with confidence.

by Brandon Niles

· Jul 24, 2020 · 8:46 AM EDT

LV RB Josh Jacobs - 2020 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Josh Jacobs had a very solid rookie season, rushing for 1,150 yards and catching 20 passes for 166 receiving yards. He scored seven touchdowns and was clearly the lead back Jon Gruden envisioned when the Raiders took him in the first round. Jacobs should benefit from an offensive line ranked seventh in the league by our own Justin Edwards, and if he can stay healthy after missing three games last season, he should be a shoo-in for 300-plus touches.

Fantasy Downside

Jacobs will likely lose targets in the passing game to Jalen Richard and possibly rookie Lynn Bowden, who is a slash-type of player out of Kentucky. The Raiders also should have better luck throwing the ball with the addition of Henry Ruggs in the first round, although his speed could also potentially help Jacobs by pulling a safety into deep coverage. The only real downside with him is health. Jacobs missed three games last year, but he was often nicked up throughout the year with a questionable status. The workload he’s expected to get won’t help.

2020 Bottom Line

Gruden likes to run the ball and has provided solid fantasy seasons from guys like Cadillac Williams, Earnest Graham and Michael Pittman in the past, so Jacobs might have the highest floor of the second and third-tier backs. The injury issues are concerning, especially since he never carried a full workload in college, but his talent and usage should equate to easy top-10 numbers this season. He’s going in the mid-second round and is well-worth the investment.

by Pete Behnke

· Dec 13, 2019 · 7:25 PM EST

OAK RB Josh Jacobs - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacobs missed Week 14 with a shoulder injury but is tentatively on track to play this week. Monitor his status closely this weekend because he was surprisingly ruled out last Sunday afternoon.

If Jacobs is given the green light, he will be in a fantastic matchup at home against one of the worst run defenses in the league. The Jaguars are second to last against running backs, per our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jacobs ranked as a low-end half PPR RB2. Monitor his health status and projection because it may change depending on his health status.

by Pete Behnke

· Dec 06, 2019 · 3:28 PM EST

OAK RB Josh Jacobs - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 vs. Tennessee Titans
On Wednesday, Josh Jacobs said he has been playing with a shoulder fracture since Week 7. He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday and his status should be monitored closely as Sunday approaches.

The Titans are the nineteenth best defense against running backs, per our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jacobs ranked as a high-end half PPR RB2. However, managers should check his status throughout the weekend and early on Sunday morning to make sure he has not been ruled out.