Running back Josh Jacobs and the Green Bay Packers are set to play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 4:25 ET. The Packers are heavy favorites to win the game against a Cardinals team that has struggled for much of this season. However, the Packers could be without one of their best offensive weapons, Josh Jacobs.
Jacobs is expected to be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday’s matchup against Arizona. He has been dealing with a calf injury and is now also suffering from an illness.
Josh Jacobs Injury Status: What Happened to Packers RB?
Josh Jacobs has been dealing with a calf injury and was limited in practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He is now also suffering from an illness, the severity of which has not been disclosed.
Will Josh Jacobs Play This Week?
The Packers have not indicated whether Josh Jacobs will be available for Sunday’s game against Arizona. He is dealing with two ailments, and as a result, a decision will not be made on his status until closer to game time. According to a report from insider Adam Schefter, Jacobs’ status will be a game-time decision.
“Packers RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to illness and a calf injury, is now being considered a “true game-time decision” for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Cardinals, per source. The team says it does not expect to know whether he can play until Sunday. If Jacobs is unable to play, Packers RB Emanuel Wilson would be the expected starter.”
Packers RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to illness and a calf injury, is now being considered a “true game-time decision” for Sunday’s matchup vs. the Cardinals, per source. The team says it does not expect to know whether he can play until Sunday. If Jacobs… pic.twitter.com/WRRmRYxlLl
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 19, 2025
Josh Jacobs Fantasy Outlook
According to Fantasy Pros, Josh Jacobs is the No. 5-ranked running back in fantasy football. However, with his questionable status, fantasy owners might need to find another option this week.
Since Jacobs is a top running back, we recommend following the Packers and insiders closely until shortly before the start of the game to learn his status. If he is playing, he should be worth starting. However, you will need to have another running back in reserve to quickly throw into your lineup if Jacobs is unable to play.
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