Thanksgiving Day will be filled with matches that have playoff implications, including the green Bay Packers taking on the Detroit Lions. The question now is, will running back Josh Jacobs suit up for the Packers? He has already missed several games due to injury, but will he be back in time for Thursday’s big game?
The Packers have already been hit hard by the injury bug, with some key pieces being expected to miss the showdown against Detroit. Josh Jacobs, who is the key to the team’s rushing game, had been a very consistent producer for the team before his injury, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, with 169 carries for 648 yards and 11 touchdowns. His services would be greatly missed if he were to be out again against the Lions.
Josh Jacobs Injury Update
Josh Jacobs had missed several practices earlier this week, but it seems that that would not matter, as the NFL has confirmed that the running back has been taken off the injury report and has been cleared to play on Thursday against the Detroit Lions.
He suffered a knee contusion in Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings, but officials have deemed him healthy enough to play on Thursday.
Is Josh Jacobs Playing Week 13?
With him being cleared to play against the Lions, this does mean that he will be playing on Week 13. His return should give quarterback Jordan Love more options to score against the Detroit Lions, which are aiming for the Super Bowl already.
Still, the announcement of him being activated came just 24 hours before the big game, and as he missed several days of practice leading up to the Thanksgiving Day showdown, many are still questioning his readiness.
Even with Josh Jacobs’ return, the Packers are still banged up, as Jayden Reed is not expected to play due to foot and shoulder injuries, while Matthew Golden is still questionable due to a wrist injury.
Should You Start Josh Jacobs in Fantasy?
Josh Jacobs’ return is seen as a huge boon to Fantasy managers who have him but have sat him out over the last few games. With him suiting up against Detroit, it is now absolutely the time to start him, even if he has not practiced much since getting injured.
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