<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-josh-jacobs-awesome-gesture-teammate-score-first-career-td');   ga('set', 'title', 'Josh Jacobs reveals awesome gesture so Packers teammate could score first career TD');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Josh-Jacobs-reveals-awesome-gesture-so-teammate-could-score-first-career-TD.jpg"></figure><h1>Josh Jacobs reveals awesome gesture so Packers teammate could score first career TD</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-24T09:37:53-08:00">December 24th, 9:37am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-24T15:30:27-08:00">December 24th, 3:30pm</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers destroyed the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football,” with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-loves-big-time-reacting-clinching-playoff-spot">final score settling in at 34-0</a>.</p><p>It looked like it could be a big night for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-packers-josh-jacobs-xavier-mckinney-couldnt-be-happier-to-be-off-raiders-giants">star running back Josh Jacobs</a> early on, but he ended up sitting out most of the second half with the game being totally uncompetitive. Before that, though, he ended up giving second-year running back Chris Brooks an early Christmas present.</p><p>The Packers found the end zone on each of their first three drives with Jacobs scoring his lone touchdown of the night on the second drive.</p><p>On the next drive, the Packers made their way down to the one-yard line, so Jacobs’ coaches turned to him and tried to sub him back into the game. He ended up not doing so, saying he’d rather see Brooks, who was on the field at the time, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6017635/2024/12/24/packers-clinch-playoff-spot-saints/?source=emp_shared_article" rel="noopener">score the first touchdown</a> of his career.</p><p>“And I’m like, ‘Nah, let him get it,’” Jacobs said. “He deserve it, and hopefully he get another one…Nobody is in this building more than him, so let me start there…We had a Christmas party and after the Christmas party, he was in here getting his body right.</p><p>“He’s very intentional with what he wants to accomplish. He does never say no to whatever coaches have him do, whether it’s special teams or anything.”</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs gave Chris Brooks quite a Christmas present in Packers’ win</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Packers-running-back-Josh-Jacobs-and-Saints-safety-Ugo-Amadi.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL Draft, Brooks spent the 2023 campaign with the Miami Dolphins before latching on with the Packers this year. He hasn’t gotten much action with Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson leading the way at running back, but with the Saints getting steamrolled in this one, Green Bay opted to turn to him more frequently in an effort to give Jacobs a rest.</p><p>While Jacobs could have added another touchdown to his impressive 2024 campaign, he wanted to see Brooks enjoy a moment that he’s been working very hard to achieve behind the scenes.</p><p>This is a pretty awesome revelation from Jacobs, especially if he’s not on your fantasy team, but he will have to get ready to take on a heavier workload moving forward as Green Bay finishes their season against the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions before embarking on their playoff run.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Josh Jacobs reveals awesome gesture so Packers teammate could score first career TD

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-josh-jacobs-dismisses-injury-concerns-after-dominant-saints-win');   ga('set', 'title', 'Josh Jacobs dismisses injury concerns after dominant Saints win');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Packers-news-Josh-Jacobs-dismisses-injury-concerns-after-dominant-Saints-win.jpg"></figure><h1>Josh Jacobs dismisses injury concerns after dominant Saints win</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-24T07:23:51-08:00">December 24th, 7:23am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-24T07:23:51-08:00">December 24th, 7:23am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers got exactly what they wanted as an early Christmas present. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/saints-news-offense-suffers-fate-unseen-2024-packers">Green Bay destroyed New Orleans 34-0</a> on Monday Night Football, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tucker-kraft-sends-strong-message-to-packers-after-clinching-playoff-berth">securing a playoff berth in the process</a>. The Packers played so well that they were able to give some players rest during the second half.</p><p>Packers fans were worried that Josh Jacobs could have sustained an injury during the blowout win. Thankfully, Jacobs eased everyone’s worries <a href="https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/1871420345355497938" rel="noopener">with a simple explanation during his postgame remarks</a>.</p><p>“Yeah coach told me at half time if we score again that basically I was going to be shut down for the day,” Jacobs told reporters in the locker room. “So I kinda knew, that’s why I was trying to come in and play as hard as I could and try to get that last little bit.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-fans-lost-it-after-josh-jacobs-touchdown-punctuates-96-yard-drive">Jacobs had an impressive game against the Saints</a>, even if he stopped playing before the end of the game. Jacobs logged 13 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown on the ground. He also hauled in four receptions for 38 yards.</p><p>Jacobs is having a career season during his first year with the Packers. He has 278 carries for 1,216 yards and 13 touchdowns with only two games left to play in the regular season. Jacobs has already scored a career-best 13 touchdowns and can pad that record even more over the next two weeks.</p><p>Green Bay really has been the perfect fit for Jacobs. It was arguably one of the best free agent signings of the offseason.</p><h2><b>Jordan Love reacts to Packers clinching playoffs after MNF win</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jordan-Love-2.jpg"><figcaption>Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Nobody was more excited about the Packers clinching the playoffs than Jordan Love.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-loves-big-time-reacting-clinching-playoff-spot">Love shared an excited quote after beating the Saints</a> that captured the attitude of the team.</p><p>“It’s big time,” Love said after the game. “That’s something — obviously the goal is the Super Bowl. That’s the first step right there, making the playoffs. This was obviously a big-time game to clinch that spot. Proud of the way we came out here and handled business.”</p><p>The Packers clinched their second straight playoff berth with Monday’s win over the Saints. That means that Green Bay has made the playoffs in both of Jordan Love’s seasons as the team’s starting quarterback.</p><p>Green Bay will have to be road warriors just like last year. Both Detroit and Minnesota have a 13-2 record, and play each other in Week 18, which blocks Green Bay from winning the NFC North.</p><p>Playing on the road in 2023 did not prevent the Packers from beating the Cowboys and nearly advancing the NFC Championship game.</p><p>Next up for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/schedule/upcoming">Packers is a huge Week 17 matchup against the Vikings</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Josh Jacobs dismisses injury concerns after dominant Saints win

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/why-packers-josh-jacobs-xavier-mckinney-couldnt-be-happier-to-be-off-raiders-giants');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Packers’ Josh Jacobs, Xavier McKinney couldn’t be happier to be off Raiders, Giants');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Why-Josh-Jacobs-Xavier-McKinney-couldnt-be-happier-to-be-off-Raiders-Giants.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Packers’ Josh Jacobs, Xavier McKinney couldn’t be happier to be off Raiders, Giants</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-24T06:50:08-08:00">December 24th, 6:50am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-24T06:51:28-08:00">December 24th, 6:51am</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-loves-big-time-reacting-clinching-playoff-spot">The Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff spot</a> in the NFC with a 34-0 win over the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, and newcomers to this year’s team, Xavier McKinney and Josh Jacobs, spoke on what it means to them to be on a competitive team after being part of many losing teams with the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders. After McKinney’s answer, Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6017635/2024/12/24/packers-clinch-playoff-spot-saints/?source=emp_shared_article" rel="noopener">had an enthusiastic response</a>.</p><p>“Before, I had to scratch and claw to try to get into the playoffs,” Xavier McKinney said, via Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.</p><p>“Welcome to the Packers!” Keisean Nixon yelled, according to Schneidman.</p><p>McKinney made the playoffs one time with the Giants, and that was in 2022. Every other year of his tenure there, the Giants had a losing record and missed the playoffs.</p><p>Jacobs has played in the playoffs one time as well, in 2021 with the Raiders, losing to the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card round. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-fans-lost-it-after-josh-jacobs-touchdown-punctuates-96-yard-drive">Jacobs capped off a 96-yard touchdown drive</a> in the game against the Saints. He is clearly <a href="https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1871428686853108133" rel="noopener">happy to be part of a real contender</a>.</p><p>“I mean, we’re playing for something, you know,” Jacobs said, via Schneidman. “You got games in front of you. You know, we still fighting you know, trying to be as best of a team as we can be. We finally put a complete game together, that’s something that we’ve been — since the beginning of the season. It just feels like our ceiling just keep going up. I know for me, man, I’m just happy to be a part of it.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Josh Jacobs was asked how different December feels for him this year. He smiles big.</p><p>“I mean, we playing for something … it just feels like our ceiling just keep going up. I know for me, man, I’m just happy to be a part of it.” <a href="https://t.co/uMaMFd3Wyi">pic.twitter.com/uMaMFd3Wyi</a></p><p>— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1871428686853108133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Packers look to maximize playoff seed</b></h2><p>The Packers are set to host the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, in what will be a huge game when it comes to determining the seeding in the NFC. The Vikings are pushing for the NFC North title, while the Packers are eliminated from contending for that. Still, Green Bay would like to maximize its playoff seed. A win over the Vikings would help out in that regard, and inadvertently help the Detroit Lions as well.</p><p>Green Bay can get as high as the fifth seed by winning their final two games, and Minnesota losing their final two.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Packers’ Josh Jacobs, Xavier McKinney couldn’t be happier to be off Raiders, Giants

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-fans-lost-it-after-josh-jacobs-touchdown-punctuates-96-yard-drive');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers fans lose it after Josh Jacobs touchdown punctuates 96-yard drive');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Packers-new-Fans-lost-it-after-Josh-Jacobs-touchdown-punctuates-96-yard-drive.jpg?w=1024"></figure><h1>Packers fans lose it after Josh Jacobs touchdown punctuates 96-yard drive</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T19:17:53-08:00">December 23rd, 7:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T19:17:53-08:00">December 23rd, 7:17pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/saints-vs-packers-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-16-2024">Green Bay Packers are currently</a> squaring off against the New Orleans Saints at home on Monday Night Football. The Week 16 finale is faring well thus far for the home team, as they lead the Saints 21-0. Following a 96-yard drive that spanned 17 plays and 8:55 of game time, Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs scored on <a href="https://x.com/espn/status/1871374627102179734" rel="noopener">a two-yard touchdown run</a> to extend his team’s lead to 13-0 at the time.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">JACOBS PUNCHES IT IN 😤  WHAT A DRIVE</p><p>17 Plays<br>96 Yards<br>8:55 of game time </p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/packers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@packers</a>) <a href="https://t.co/yPS5UMw0bf">pic.twitter.com/yPS5UMw0bf</a></p><p>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1871374627102179734?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“JACOBS PUNCHES IT IN 😤 WHAT A DRIVE,” posted ESPN’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. “17 Plays. 96 Yards. 8:55 of game time.”</p><p>It was a triumphant drive for <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-huge-vikings-showdown-flex-treatment">the Packers, as the team</a> looks to improve to 11-4 on the season. They are currently the sixth seed in the NFC playoff picture, and third in the NFC North behind the Minnesota Vikings at 13-2 and the Detroit Lions, also at 13-2. Following tonight’s matchup, Green Bay closes out the season with two divisional matchups: on the road against Minnesota, and at home against the Chicago Bears to close out the season. Can Jacobs and quarterback Jordan Love get the Pack back to the playoffs? If this form continues, don’t be surprised if they host a playoff game or two deep into January.</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs, Packers look to make postseason return</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Packers-RB-Josh-Jacobs.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>At the moment, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/green-bay-packers-bold-predictions-2024-nfl-season">the Packers would be</a> facing the Los Angeles Rams on the road come Wild Card Weekend. It would be a tough matchup, as the Rams have been scorching hot lately. They’ve won four in a row, including a 19-9 win on the road against the New York Jets on Sunday. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Los Angeles win the final two games of the season. They close the year with divisional matchups against the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks at home.</p><p>A win tonight against the Saints would certainly help the Packers regardless. Next week’s matchup at Minnesota will be the toughest test that Green Bay has faced this season. Love and Jacobs must be at the top of their games. Their teammates must be as well. If they bring their A-game to Minneapolis, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-huge-vikings-showdown-flex-treatment">then the Packers will have</a> another season-defining win on their resume. That resume would be tough for any other opposing team to overcome once the weather drops below freezing at Lambeau Field.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers fans lose it after Josh Jacobs touchdown punctuates 96-yard drive

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/why-josh-jacobs-must-be-2024-mvp-conversation');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Josh Jacobs must be in the 2024 MVP conversation');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Why-Josh-Jacobs-must-be-in-the-2024-MVP-conversation.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Josh Jacobs must be in the 2024 MVP conversation</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-07T10:58:19-08:00">December 7th, 10:58am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-07T10:58:19-08:00">December 7th, 10:58am</time><address><a>Andrew Kulha</a>Andrew Kulha has been a professional sports writer since 2010. His work has been featured in publications such as Bleacher Report, 247Sports, Yardbarker, Forbes, Saturday Tradition, Saturday Down South, Prep Hoops and many others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs won’t win the NFL’s MVP award. That doesn’t mean he’s not deserving of consideration, though, because he’s without a doubt the most important player on his team at the moment. Where would the Packers be without Jacobs?</p><p>Sure, they’d still be in the playoff hunt because Jordan Love is one heck of a good quarterback, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-matt-lafleur-fires-up-green-bay-business-locker-room-speech">head coach Matt LaFleur is one of the best play-callers in the NFL</a>. They also have a defense that knows how to make plays thanks to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-xavier-mckinney-accomplishes-feat-not-seen-in-45-years">addition of superstar safety Xavier McKinney</a> and a new, more aggressive scheme run by Jeff Hafley.</p><p>So yes, the Packers would have the pieces to be “in the hunt” for the playoffs much as they are now, but even after a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-most-to-blame-for-heartbreaking-week-14-defeat-vs-lions">tough loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football</a> they sure seem to be more than “in the hunt”.</p><p>In fact, even with the loss, they’re 9-4 and have won three of their last four. They’re currently the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs, one game ahead of the seventh-seed Washington Commanders and several games ahead of the handful of 6-6 teams behind them. They can also catch up to the fifth-seeded Minnesota Vikings, who they play on December 29 in the second-to-last game of the season.</p><p>The Packers’ road to the NFC North crown may be closed thanks to the loss against Detroit, but they’re still very much alive in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-cam-newton-throws-cold-water-green-bays-super-bowl-hopes">their hopes to win a Super Bowl this season</a>.</p><p>Could that be said if they didn’t have Jacobs running the ball for them? Likely not.</p><p>Put it in perspective this way: The Packers basically swapped out Jacobs for Aaron Jones, who had become their beloved lead back over the past few seasons.</p><p>Jacobs has rushed 239 times this season for 1,053 yards and 11 touchdowns, eight of which have come in the past four games. Speaking of, he’s played in every game for the Packers, and he’s played a majority of the snaps in every game. Meanwhile, Jones has rushed 184 times for 820 yards and three touchdowns for the Minnesota Vikings. Credit to him, he’s played in every game for the Vikings this season, and that’s big because durability had become a concern for him.</p><p>Still, that’s a difference in 55 rushes, 233 yards and eight touchdowns in the same amount of games played when comparing Jacobs to Jones.</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs brings toughness to the Green Bay Packers </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Josh-Jacobs-should-be-an-MVP-candidate-for-the-Packers.jpg"><figcaption>Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There are also intangibles to consider. The Packers have played their best football when they’ve been “ground and pound” on offense, focusing on getting Jacobs the football and allowing him to both grind out yards and grind the lock. He’s been especially important to them in the red zone over the past four weeks. All eight of his touchdowns have been red zone scores, which have allowed the Packers to take what was a weakness earlier in the season and turn it into a strength.</p><p>Yes, they lost against the Lions on Thursday Night Football, but their toughness was on full display as was their ability to go back-and-forth with arguably the best team in the NFL — and much of that had to do with Jacobs being able to set the tone.</p><p>The Packers have what it takes to win out and finish the season 13-4 and even make a run to the Super Bowl. It all starts and ends with Jacobs, for them, though. If LaFleur keeps feeding him the ball, they’ll keep on competing and ultimately, winning. He’s that important to their team, and that can be said for only a handful of players in the NFL this season.</p><p>Again, he’s not going to win it. The MVP is likely to go to Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, or even Jared Goff. Running back Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles has been bantered about as a potential MVP this season, though, and it’s worth noting that Jacobs’ numbers are similar to Barkley’s — who has rushed 246 times for 1,499 yards and 11 touchdowns heading into Week 14. Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens is also another MVP candidate with 240 rushes for 1,407 yards and 13 touchdowns to his name heading into Week 14.</p><p>Whenever Barkley and Henry have been mentioned this season, Jacobs has been right there along with them. He’s earned every bit of his four-year, $48 million contract this year and without him, the Packers would not be where they were right now, or where they want to be in the future.</p><p>In the conversation? Jacobs has to be.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Josh Jacobs must be in the 2024 MVP conversation

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-josh-jacobs-joins-saquon-barkley-derrick-henry-elite-2024-club-vs-lions');   ga('set', 'title', 'Josh Jacobs joins Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry in elite 2024 club vs. Lions');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Packers-news-Josh-Jacobs-joins-Saquon-Barkley-Derrick-Henry-in-elite-2024-club-Lions-clash.jpg"></figure><h1>Josh Jacobs joins Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry in elite 2024 club vs. Lions</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-06T05:44:22-08:00">December 6th, 5:44am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-06T05:44:22-08:00">December 6th, 5:44am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers just can’t seem to get past the Detroit Lions. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-fans-shambles-tnf-loss-lions">Green Bay suffered a brutal loss on Thursday night</a>, falling 34-31 to Detroit in a game with <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfc-playoff-picture-after-buccaneers-win-falcons-lose-in-week-13">huge implications for the NFC North division race</a>. One silver lining was the impressive milestone passed by one Packers offensive player.</p><p>Packers running back Josh Jacobs joined an elite club during Thursday night’s game against the Lions. Jacobs <a href="https://x.com/statmusefb/status/1864851888065110186" rel="noopener">passed the 1,000 rushing yards mark</a> on the season, putting him in elite company with Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-reasons-josh-jacobs-packers-key-beating-lions-week-14">Jacobs had an incredible game against the Lions</a>. He had 18 carries for 66 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Jacobs now has two games this season with three rushing touchdowns. Barkley and Henry have not accomplished this in any game this season, while Joe Mixon did rush for three touchdowns only once. This puts Jacobs in a class of his own.</p><p>Later on in the game, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs joined that club as well by passing the 1,000 rushing yards mark. Other NFL running backs like Kyren Williams (926) and Chuba Hubbard (919) have a good chance of joining that club this week as well.</p><p>Jacobs also contributes in the receiving game. He has hauled in 27 receptions for 260 receiving yards and one touchdown through 13 games this season. That said, he was a non-factor in the receiving game on Thursday night.</p><h2><b>Packers coach Matt LaFleur shares Josh Jacobs’ approaching heading into TNF vs. Lions</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Josh-Jacobs-with-GB-Packers-1.jpg"><figcaption>Dan Powers-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It seems that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-matt-lafleur-about-josh-jacobs-approach-important-lions-clash">Josh Jacobs knew he would have a good game on Thursday Night Football</a>.</p><p>Packers coach Matt LaFleur <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/josh-jacobs-feels-great-ready-to-rumble-against-lions-01je7km4eaqt" rel="noopener">shared the running back’s approach to preparing</a> for this NFC North rivalry game on Wednesday.</p><p>“He does a great job communicating with us where he’s at,” LaFleur said per Bill Huber of SI.com. “I trust him in terms of, if he needs more, that he’ll let us know and if he needs less, he’ll also let us know. But we are mindful of just how many reps he’s getting throughout the course of the week.”</p><p>LaFleur makes an effort to be mindful about Jacobs’ workload in practice and in games. However, Jacobs just wants the football whenever he can get it.</p><p>“They be getting on me because they be wanting me to take less reps… but I think it’s important for the guys to see me work. I think it’s important to get the reps. So, I practice,” Jacobs said.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-must-ride-josh-jacobs-dominance-nfl-playoffs">Green Bay will need Josh Jacobs to continue playing well</a> if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.</p><p>Next up for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/schedule/upcoming">Packers is a Week 15 matchup against the Seahawks</a>.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Josh Jacobs joins Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry in elite 2024 club vs. Lions

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/3-reasons-josh-jacobs-packers-key-beating-lions-week-14');   ga('set', 'title', '3 reasons Josh Jacobs is Packers’ key to beating Lions in Week 14');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/3-reasons-Josh-Jacobs-is-Packers-key-to-beating-Lions-in-Week-14.jpg"></figure><h1>3 reasons Josh Jacobs is Packers’ key to beating Lions in Week 14</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-04T18:25:22-08:00">December 4th, 6:25pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-04T18:25:22-08:00">December 4th, 6:25pm</time><address><a>Andrew Kulha</a>Andrew Kulha has been a professional sports writer since 2010. His work has been featured in publications such as Bleacher Report, 247Sports, Yardbarker, Forbes, Saturday Tradition, Saturday Down South, Prep Hoops and many others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-reasons-packers-will-beat-lions-huge-week-14-matchup">Green Bay Packers have to know there’s a ton on the line</a> in their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/green-bay-packers-bold-predictions-week-14-thursday-night-football-detroit-lions">Week 14 matchup with the Detroit Lions</a>. The Packers have long been the kings of the NFC North, but that’s a title that the Lions have outright stolen from them. The Lions, at 11-1, are threatening to run away with the North, as well as run away with the NFC as a whole, but the 9-3 Packers still have hope that they can recapture the crown.</p><p>They have games against the Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Chicago Bears still left on the schedule. The Packers will have to play perfectly and hope that the Lions and Vikings falter a bit but the road to the North is still there, but it will be tough.</p><p>Even if the Packers can’t make a comeback in the NFC North standings, they still are fighting for their Wild Card playoff lives. Every win and loss matters at this point of the season. A game like this allows the Packers to see how they match up with the cream of the crop in the NFC. It’s one thing to beat the Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Miami Dolphins, but how will this Packers team fare in a contest that could very well be a preview of a potential NFC Championship game matchup?</p><p>So yes., there is indeed a lot on the line for the Packers, which is why head coach Matt LaFleur needs to stick to the plan that has gotten them to this point. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-matt-lafleur-about-josh-jacobs-approach-important-lions-clash">It all starts and ends with running back Josh Jacobs</a>.</p><p>Here are three reasons why Jacobs is the key to a Week 14 win over the Lions for the Packers.</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs provides the Packers with a toughness that they need </b></h2><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-brian-branch-nick-saban-dan-campbell-similarities">Lions head coach Dan Campbell has instilled a culture of “grit”</a> in Detroit, and that is undoubtedly what has made the Lions one of the best teams in the NFL. They’re a tough out because they never stop fighting.</p><p>That has never really been the Packers’ MO in the LaFleur era, or even going back to the Mike McCarthy era, but Jacobs has changed a lot of that in 2024. He’s as tough as a runner as they come, and checking in at stout 5-foot-10, 223 pounds, he’s more likely to punish than receive it from a defender.</p><p>The Packers have taken on Jacobs’ mentality over the past few weeks. They still have a high-flying offense thanks to the arm of Jordan Love and talented wideouts like Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Romeo Doubs, but this has become an offense that isn’t afraid to get into a phone booth and <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/josh-jacobs-feels-great-ready-to-rumble-against-lions-01je7km4eaqt" rel="noopener">pound it down their opponent’s throats</a>.</p><p>“He’s playing well, and I think the team’s rallying around him and his play style, and I would agree we’re playing very physically right now,” offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich recently said of Jacobs, according to Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated.</p><h2><b>Jacobs has been Jordan Love’s best friend on offense</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Josh-Jacobs-and-Jordan-Love-are-a-dangerous-combo-for-the-Packers.jpg"><figcaption>Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It’s no coincidence that Love’s play has improved as Jacobs has become more and more involved in the offense. The second-year starter<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/why-packers-must-admit-jordan-love-problem"> had a terrible interception problem</a> earlier this season, as he threw 11 interceptions in just eight games. He’s now gone two games in a row without a pick, and he’s thrown four touchdowns in the past two games.</p><p>Meanwhile, Jacobs has rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns and then followed that up with 117 total yards (74 as a receiver) and a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.</p><p>Defenses are having to put a ton of attention on stopping Jacobs, which has certainly made Love’s life easier as a quarterback. The Packers have hit a few more deep balls downfield as a result, and Love’s overall play has improved because he feels that he doesn’t need to carry this offense at the moment. All he has to do is be a part of it and take what the defense gives him, and that’s when LaFleur’s offensive scheme is really at its best.</p><h2>Jacobs will help the Packers control the ball vs. the Lions</h2><p>The Lions are dominant offensively thanks to the genius of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and a strong running game of their own bolstered by the league’s best offensive line and a tremendous running back duo in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions can be explosive, too, thanks to receivers like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, so they’re all in all a tough offense to crack.</p><p>The Lions lead the NFL in points per game with 31.9, and their 395.2 yards per game are second only behind the Baltimore Ravens.</p><p>Sometimes, the best way to stop a good offense is to not give them their chances, and the best way the Packers can do that on Thursday Night Football is to control the clock with the running game. LaFleur should feel no urgency as a play-caller because there should be no rush to get down the field.</p><p>The Packers will want to score touchdowns, but if they can control the time of possession and limit Detroit’s offensive changes, their odds of winning will go up exponentially. Leaning on Jacobs is the best way to do that.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 reasons Josh Jacobs is Packers’ key to beating Lions in Week 14

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-josh-jacobs-worrying-injury-update-but-catch');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Josh Jacobs gets worrying injury update, but there’s a catch');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Josh-Jacobs-gets-worrying-injury-update-but-theres-a-catch.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers’ Josh Jacobs gets worrying injury update, but there’s a catch</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-04T11:35:05-08:00">December 4th, 11:35am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-04T11:35:05-08:00">December 4th, 11:35am</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers are headed to Detroit for a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-vs-lions-predictions-pick-odds-spread-nfl-week-14-2024">marquee Thursday night matchup with the Lions</a>. After both NFC North rivals won on Thanksgiving, they will lock horns in an important game. A win for the Packers brings the division back into question and they will need Josh Jacobs to pull off the victory. But the running back ended up on the injury report. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on Jacobs’ injury <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1864305960090567111" rel="noopener">ahead of the</a> game.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">From <a href="https://twitter.com/gmfb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GMFB</a>: Breaking down the key injuries for the massive <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lions</a>–<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Packers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Packers</a> showdown on Thursday night. <a href="https://t.co/LD6cRaQBu7">pic.twitter.com/LD6cRaQBu7</a></p><p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1864305960090567111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 4, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“For Jacobs, he’s actually dealt with that in the past this season,” Rapoport said on NFL Network’s The Insiders. “It seems to be more nagging than anything else. It’s a short week, they barely practiced, so him being listed as limited doesn’t seem to be cause for concern.”</p><p>He continued, “Let’s see how this calf responds and see if he’s able to be a full participant [Wednesday]. But as of right now, not something to get all worked up about.”</p><p>Josh Jacobs has been key to the Packers’ success this season and any injury could hamper their season. His addition has transformed their run game and gives them a chance to win their first Super Bowl since 2011. Beating the Lions would be a great start to a historic winter in Green Bay.</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs is key to a potential Packers run</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Josh-Jacobs-with-GB-Packers-1.jpg"><figcaption>Dan Powers-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>This season has been the year of the running back. With Saquon Barkley in the MVP conversation and Derrick Henry solidifying his Hall of Fame case, Jacobs has slid under the radar. But he has been fantastic as well and helped the Packers get through the Jordan Love injury back in September.</p><p>The NFC i full of contenders with great running games. Jahmyr “Sonic” Gibbs and David “Knuckles” Montgomery will put up a great fight on Thursday. Barkley and the Eagles are close behind Detroit in the race for the one-seed. Aaron Jones has been solid for the Vikings and Kenneth Walker III is an elite scorer for the Seahawks. Jacobs can be the best of that group if he is healthy.</p><p>Earlier this season, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/lions-news-dan-campbell-speech-packers-win-will-make-fans-run-brick-wall">Packers lost to the Lions 24-14 at Lambeau Field</a>. That win, plus Detroit’s win over the Vikings, has put them in the driver’s seat for the NFC North and one seed. But the Packers can flip that around with a win on Thursday. They have a great chance to do that with another big Josh Jacobs game.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Josh Jacobs gets worrying injury update, but there’s a catch

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-matt-lafleur-about-josh-jacobs-approach-important-lions-clash');   ga('set', 'title', 'Matt LaFleur opens up about Josh Jacobs approach before important Lions clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Packers-news-Matt-LaFleur-opens-up-about-Josh-Jacobs-approach-before-important-Lions-clash.jpg"></figure><h1>Matt LaFleur opens up about Josh Jacobs approach before important Lions clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-03T22:47:59-08:00">December 3rd, 10:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-03T22:47:59-08:00">December 3rd, 10:47pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Lions</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Green Bay Packers improved to 9-3 on the season after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dolphins-news-calais-campbell-slaps-defense-blunt-take-loss-packers">dominating the Miami Dolphins defense</a> in a 30-17 victory on Thanksgiving. Green Bay has won three straight games and seven of the last eight. Running back Josh Jacobs has helped power the Packers win streak with five touchdowns in the last three games.</p><p>Jacobs has been a workhorse for Green Bay, racking up 71 touches in the last three games – nearly 24 opportunities per contest. Head coach Matt LaFleur is learning to work with the sixth-year veteran in an effort to <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/josh-jacobs-feels-great-ready-to-rumble-against-lions-01je7km4eaqt" rel="noopener">keep him fresh</a> by limiting his practice reps.</p><p>“He does a great job communicating with us where he’s at… I trust him in terms of, if he needs more, that he’ll let us know and if he needs less, he’ll also let us know. But we are mindful of just how many reps he’s getting throughout the course of the week,” LaFleur said per Bill Huber on si.com.</p><p>Despite his coach’s effort to be mindful of his workload in practice, Jacobs just wants the ball. “They be getting on me because they be wanting me to take less reps… but I think it’s important for the guys to see me work. I think it’s important to get the reps. So, I practice,” Jacobs said.</p><p>The approach is working. After 12 games, the All-Pro RB already has 1,247 total yards and nine touchdowns. He’s rushed for 987 yards and eight scores while adding 27 receptions in his debut season with the Packers.</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs has feasted in his first season with the Packers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Josh-Jacobs.jpg"><figcaption>Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Green Bay wrecked the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Week 12 and Jacobs handled 26 carries. The team then had a quick turnaround, playing on Thanksgiving. The Packers’ back had 23 touches against the Dolphins on Thursday, giving him 49 opportunities in a five-day span, a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-packers-matt-lafleur-drops-awesome-3-word-take-on-josh-jacobs-massive-workload">feat that greatly impressed LaFleur</a>.</p><p>Jacobs was selected with the 24th overall pick in the 2019 draft by the then Oakland Raiders. He spent the first five years of his career with the Raiders before signing a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-green-bay-shockingly-agrees-contract-josh-jacobs">four-year, $48 million contract with the Packers</a> before the 2024 season.</p><p>Jacobs’ bruising, physical style compliments the aerial attack orchestrated by quarterback Jordan Love. The pairing has paid off as Green Bay is currently the sixth seed in the NFC.</p><p>While Jacobs wants the Packers to keep feeding him, he appeared to take the phrase a bit too literally on Thanksgiving when he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-josh-jacobs-reveals-giant-plate-of-food">grabbed a giant tray of food mid-interview</a> and walked off with it. Jacobs’ intention was to share the feast with fans but he ultimately brought the meal to the locker room so his teammates could chow down.</p><p>The Packers have yet another Thursday night game in Week 14 as the team will travel to Detroit to take on the Lions. Green Bay has an opportunity to avenge the only loss the team has suffered in the last eight games. The 11-1 Lions have a two-game lead over the Packers in the NFC North.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Matt LaFleur opens up about Josh Jacobs approach before important Lions clash

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-josh-jacobs-reveals-giant-plate-of-food');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers’ Josh Jacobs reveals what he did with giant plate of food he carried off field');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Josh-Jacobs-reveals-what-he-did-with-giant-plate-of-food-he-carried-off-field_7c06c6.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers’ Josh Jacobs reveals what he did with giant plate of food he carried off field</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-30T09:48:41-08:00">November 30th, 9:48am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-30T14:17:22-08:00">November 30th, 2:17pm</time><address><a href="https://www.downeuclid.com">Evan Dammarell</a>Evan Dammarell is an award-winning sports journalist covering all things Cleveland, including the Cavs, right off the shores of Lake Erie. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Doing what no player normally does, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs took a plate of Thanksgiving food mid-interview after their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/green-bay-packers-bold-predictions-week-13-thanksgiving-day-dolphins">Thanksgiving day win</a> over the Miami Dolphins. Per tradition, the winner of Thanksgiving Day NFL games celebrates with a victory lunch or dinner. When players step in for postgame interviews, the food and sides are typically turkey and Thanksgiving fixings. Players usually chow down with a few bites, and that’s that. However, Jacobs hilariously <a href="https://x.com/SportsCenter/status/1862359108772356413" rel="noopener">took it to a different level</a> after a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-packers-matt-lafleur-drops-awesome-3-word-take-on-josh-jacobs-massive-workload" rel="noopener">dominant performance against the Dolphins</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bringing home Thanksgiving leftovers like 😂</p><p>(via NBC) <a href="https://t.co/LYOwmF7vbW">pic.twitter.com/LYOwmF7vbW</a></p><p>— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1862359108772356413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Jacobs took the entire plate of food mid-interview and hastily walked away with it, proudly saying, “And we gone!” as he walked off camera. The Green Bay running back’s goal was to share it with Packers fans in the stands. However, Jacobs didn’t want to upset his teammates, so he <a href="https://x.com/mattschneidman/status/1862374946262983151" rel="noopener">changed his mind</a> and shared the feast with his friends at the last minute.</p><p>“We trust his hands,” broadcaster Mike Tirico said as Jordan Love and Isaiah McDuffie trailed Jacobs with the whole Thanksgiving meal as he headed toward the locker room. “Follow the guy who has been carrying the ball all year.”</p><p>After the win over Miami, Green Bay advanced to 9-3, and they are right in the mix in a highly competitive NFC North. The Packers hit the road on December 5 to take on the first-place Detroit Lions (11-1). With the matchup on Thursday Night Football, Green Bay hopes their offense keeps feasting like Jacobs.</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs and the Packers are thankful at this point in the NFL season</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Josh-Jacobs-Thanksgiving-dinner-Packers-Dolphins.jpg"><figcaption>Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Although the Lions are the kings of the NFC North, the Packers aren’t anything to sneeze at. <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/team-stats?category=turnovers&amp;sort=o_to_plusminus&amp;season=2024&amp;seasonType=reg&amp;sortOrder=desc" rel="noopener">Their 23 forced turnovers, including one on special teams</a>, is No. 1 in the NFL, which makes up for a mediocre run defense and lack of a consistent pass rush. Their overall FPI ranking is fourth, <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/fpi" rel="noopener">which means this team</a> is a legitimate Super Bowl contender.</p><p>However, all roads will take Green Bay through the Motor City to reach the Super Bowl. The Lions are enjoying their best season in franchise history and have been downright dominant on either side of the ball. Before Caleb Williams connected with Keenan Allen in the third quarter of Detroit’s Thanksgiving Day win over the Chicago Bears, their defense hadn’t allowed a touchdown for 12 consecutive quarters. Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has the offense humming with 20 or more points in ten straight games.</p><p>So, for the Packers to reach the Super Bowl, they’ll have to knock off the Lions. Green Bay has already lost to Detroit once this season, a 24-14 home drubbing. Hopefully, there will be a different outcome when the Packers take on the Lions in Detroit.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Josh Jacobs reveals what he did with giant plate of food he carried off field

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He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-matt-lafleur-fires-up-green-bay-business-locker-room-speech">Green Bay Packers flexed their muscles</a> in their Thanksgiving Night victory at Lambeau Field over the Miami Dolphins. The Packers appeared to have a key advantage over their warm-weather opponents and they dictated the pace of the game throughout and came away with a 30-17 triumph.</p><p>The Packers (9-3) appear to be rolling with three consecutive victories and seven wins in their last eight games. They will have a chance to make a statement Thursday when they go to Detroit to take on the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions (11-1). While the Lions are motivated to get to the Super Bowl for the first time in team history, they have had a slew of injuries on the defensive side of the ball that could leave them vulnerable.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/dolphins-most-blame-thanksgiving-disaster-packers">Packers coach Matt LaFleur</a> clearly has confidence in his team, and he appears to have become completely enamored with power running back Josh Jacobs. The former Raider is demonstrating that he is a workhorse who can handle physical play as well as any running back in the league.</p><p>Jacobs had 26 carries in Green Bay’s victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12 and the Packers did not back off his work load against the Dolphins. Jacobs had 19 carries for 43 yards — Miami focused its defense on slowing down the running game — and he also caught 4 passes for 74 yards. His long reception of 49 yards in the fourth quarter demonstrated his athleticism and change-of-direction skills.</p><p>LaFleur is quite impressed with Jacobs’ ability to handle heavy contact. The coach was asked how many running backs in the NFL could handle 49 touches within a five-day span. “Probably only one,” <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/matt-lafleur-thinks-josh-jacobs-is-the-only-rb-who-could-handle-49-touches-in-5-days">LaFleur said</a>, per Pro Football Talk.</p><h2><b>Packers have shown versatility on offense</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Josh-Jacobs-has-been-a-workhorse-for-the-Packers.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Packers served notice that they were a major force last year when Jordan Love took over as the team’s QB1 following the departure of Aaron Rodgers. The team played mediocre football for much of the 2023 season but came on at the end of the year and won an impressive road playoff game against the Cowboys. Green Bay nearly did the same the following week against the 49ers.</p><p>The Packers have picked up where they left off last year. Love completed 21 of 28 passes for 274 yards with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Love has thrown for 2,518 yards with a 20-11 TD-interception ratio through 12 games.</p><p>Jacobs has stepped in for former Packers running back Aaron Jones, who signed a free-agent contract with the Minnesota Vikings. He has been a star for the Packers, gaining 987 yards on 221 carries and scoring 8 touchdowns. Jacobs may not be the skilled receiver that Jones is, but he has caught 27 passes for 260 yards and 1 touchdown.</p><p> </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers’ Matt LaFleur drops awesome 3-word take on Josh Jacobs’ massive workload

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-must-ride-josh-jacobs-dominance-nfl-playoffs');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers must ride Josh Jacobs’ dominance to NFL Playoffs');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Packers-must-ride-Josh-Jacobs-dominance-to-NFL-Playoffs.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers must ride Josh Jacobs’ dominance to NFL Playoffs</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-25T20:24:09-08:00">November 25th, 8:24pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-25T20:24:09-08:00">November 25th, 8:24pm</time><address><a>Andrew Kulha</a>Andrew Kulha has been a professional sports writer since 2010. His work has been featured in publications such as Bleacher Report, 247Sports, Yardbarker, Forbes, Saturday Tradition, Saturday Down South, Prep Hoops and many others.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Josh Jacobs is a weapon. The Green Bay Packers don’t have an actual tank driving down defenders at Lambeau Field, but it had to have felt like it in Week 12 when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-matt-lafleur-shouts-out-crucial-stars-after-destroying-49ers">Jacobs rushed 26 times for 106 yards and three touchdowns</a> on 4.1 yards per carry against the San Francisco 49ers.</p><p>That’s tough sledding in a good way if you’re an offensive lineman. However, it’s bad news if you’re a defender, because Jacobs checks in at a stout 5-foot-10, 223 pounds and he runs like a hybrid of Marshawn Lynch and Derrick Henry. He runs angry, and anyone who has ever coached football from Pee Wee all the way to the NFL knows that he runs the right way. He runs with his pad level low, he keeps his legs churning, and he’s always moving forward.</p><p>That’s exactly how you coach it, and that’s what makes Jacobs so dangerous for the the 8-3 Packers as they look to keep pace with the 10-1 Detroit Lions and 9-2 Minnesota Vikings in the NFC North while ultimately finding a way to make the 2024 NFL Playoffs — however they can do it.</p><p>The thing is, head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-takeaways-packers-must-use-nfl-thanksgiving-49ers-win">Matt LaFleur and the Packers learned exactly how they can make a playoff push</a> in their win against the 49ers. In fact, there’s a case to be made that they’ve known for a few weeks. Jacobs has rushed for six touchdowns over the past four games and it’s no coincidence that the Packers are 3-1 in that timeframe.</p><p>Heck, even in a tough loss to the Lions in early November, the Packers had found the formula for success against what is otherwise a strong defense. Jacobs rushed for 95 yards against the Lions, with 89 of those yards coming in the first half. The Packers had to abandon the run in the second half because they were down 17-3 at halftime thanks to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-green-bays-matt-lafleur-speaks-costly-jordan-love-int-lions">terrible pick-six thrown by Jordan Love</a>. If it wasn’t for that play, LaFleur seemed committed to trying to wear down Detroit’s defensive line via Jacobs.</p><p>That is the formula for success for Green Bay, especially with Love still trying to find his accuracy.</p><p>Green Bay’s offense in 2023 was much different than the one it possesses in 2024. The Packers were explosive in 2023 because they had an offensive scheme that demanded speed and dynamics. Much of that was because Aaron Jones was their running back.</p><p>Jones was a great back during his time in Green Bay, but he was never a bruiser. Get him in space, and he’s as dangerous as they come, but Jones was never the back you hand the ball off to 30 times in an effort to grind out your opponents. As a result, Green Bay’s offense had to be agile and it relied heavily on Love’s athleticism.</p><p>Things have changed in 2024, though, largely because Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst elected to sign Jacobs and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-minnesota-expected-add-aaron-jones-after-packers-release">let Jones walk to the Minnesota Vikings</a>. The Packers can be plenty quick and explosive thanks to players like Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and backup running back Emanuel Wilson. But there’s a toughness and patience to Green Bay’s offense when it’s humming that has been missing since prime Eddie Lacy.</p><p>Its been arguably missing since Ahman Green, who was in his prime with the Packers from 2001 to 2004. That’s to say, it’s been 20 years.</p><p>Thanks to Jacobs, the Packers have the ability to wear down their opponents defense. He’s not always explosive, but he’s always guaranteed to pick up yards. Three-to-four yards a carry doesn’t seem like much until you realize it consistently sets the offense up with third-and-two and it keeps moving the chains.</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs is the key to Packers’ success in 2024</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Josh-Jacobs-Packers-RB-is-a-red-zone-finisher.jpg"><figcaption>Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>That’s what the Packers’ offense has been when LaFleur commits to pounding the rock with Jacobs and as we saw against the 49ers, it’s an effective plan — especially in the red zone, where the Packers have otherwise struggled.</p><p>The Packers want to make the playoffs, but more than that, they believe they have a Super Bowl roster. There’s still much football left in 2024 and they’ll get their chance to prove or disprove that idea, but any playoff or Super Bowl aspirations the Packers have has to start and end with Jacobs. He needs to touch the football 25 times-plus as a runner from here on out, because he’s proven that he can carry that load.</p><p>Meanwhile, Jacobs pounding the rock will make things easier for Love downfield via the play action game. It will also help the Packers control the clock, which in turn will help Jeff Hafley’s defense.</p><p>Ultimately, Jacobs is the key, and he knows that. He could have gone anywhere this offseason as a free agent, but there was something special about Green Bay <a href="https://x.com/NFLonFOX/status/1860852782271750150" rel="noopener">that drew him in</a>, Jacobs told Tom Brady after the big win over San Francisco, via Fox Sports.</p><p>“I like what they had going on. I seen the culture that was built here. I seen the winning that was built here. I know the legacy of the Packers. I wanted to be a part of that, man,” Jacobs said. “I felt like I was the missing piece. And I wanted to come here and put my stamp on the Packers.”</p><p>Missing piece, indeed.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers must ride Josh Jacobs’ dominance to NFL Playoffs

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-josh-jacobs-pouring-everything');   ga('set', 'title', 'Josh Jacobs issues powerful take on why he’s ‘pouring everything’ into Packers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Josh-Jacobs-issues-powerful-take-on-why-hes-pouring-everything-for-Green-Bay.jpg"></figure><h1>Josh Jacobs issues powerful take on why he’s ‘pouring everything’ into Packers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-24T21:32:52-08:00">November 24th, 9:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-24T21:32:52-08:00">November 24th, 9:32pm</time><address><a>Dakota Zientek</a>As a die-hard NFL fan, Dakota Zientek's fandom rides with the Chicago Bears through thick and thin -- regardless of how much pain it has caused his heart throughout the years. Dakota graduated from the University of Iowa in 2020 and has been writing about the NFL ever since. One day, he believes he will celebrate the Bears winning a Super Bowl. Maybe even... a few?</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After spending five seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been a crucial leader ever since joining the team in free agency, and there’s one main reason why. Following the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-hit-disastrous-low-not-seen-since-2020-in-packers-loss">Packers’ win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12</a>, Jacobs met with Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews to discuss the first year with his new team.</p><p>When asked what the change of scenery has meant for his career, Jacobs sent a powerful message to both his teammates and Packers fans around the nation.</p><p>“[The Packers] believed in me,” Jacobs said. “They took a chance on me. So, every day I come in, and I try to pour everything that I’ve got into [this team]. I try to invest into my teammates, and I try to be a leader. Each day, you might have ups and downs, but I try to set the standard.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“The Packers believed in me. They took a chance on me. So every day I come in and try to pour everything I have into this team.” </p><p>Josh Jacobs is with <a href="https://twitter.com/ErinAndrews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ErinAndrews</a> after his hat trick vs the 49ers 🪄 <a href="https://t.co/B6F8x6hVjY">pic.twitter.com/B6F8x6hVjY</a></p><p>— NFL on FOX Podcast (@NFLonFOXPod) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLonFOXPod/status/1860847627375608211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Since Jacobs <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-green-bay-shockingly-agrees-contract-josh-jacobs">joined the Packers</a> this year after five seasons with the Raiders, he’s hit the ground running immediately.</p><p>And while Green Bay might be missing Aaron Jones, Jacobs appears to be fitting right in with his new team.</p><h2><b>Josh Jacobs reviving career with Packers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Josh-Jacobs.jpg"><figcaption>Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In Jacobs’ five seasons with the Raiders, their record was a combined 39-44. While that isn’t the worst record, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-josh-jacobs-reveals-frustrating-thing-raiders-tenure">Jacobs came from a winning pedigree</a>, entering the NFL after playing under Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide for three seasons.</p><p>So, to go from winning a National Championship in 2017 to playing in— and losing— one playoff game through five seasons can be a bit of an adjustment, and Jacobs had enough.</p><p>Now, after signing with the Packers in free agency last offseason, the 26-year-old’s career appears to be revitalized. Through 10 games this season, Jacobs has rushed 176 times for 838 yards and four touchdowns, adding 23 receptions for 186 yards and a touchdown as a receiver.</p><p>For context, Jacobs has more rushing yards this season through 10 games than he did all of last year with the Raiders.</p><p>Oh, and along with his powerful message about being a leader for the Packers’ organization, Jacobs addressed a rumor about <a href="https://x.com/packers/status/1858653916700999788" rel="noopener">his alleged trash talk</a> on the field.</p><p>“There’s a reason why I don’t let y’all mic me up,” Jacobs said with a laugh. “Nothing I be saying can be put on TV for real.”</p><p>So, while Jacobs appears to be a great teammate to those wearing the same uniform as him, it could be a rough day for those in opposing threads on game day.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Josh Jacobs issues powerful take on why he’s ‘pouring everything’ into Packers

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/packers-news-packers-get-key-injury-updates-jordan-love-josh-jacobs');   ga('set', 'title', 'Packers get key injury updates on Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Packers-news-Green-Bay-gets-key-injury-updates-on-Jordan-Love-Josh-Jacobs.jpg"></figure><h1>Packers get key injury updates on Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-02T21:02:00-07:00">November 2nd, 9:02pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-02T21:02:00-07:00">November 2nd, 9:02pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/3-most-important-matchups-lions-packers-week-9-clash">Green Bay Packers prepare for their upcoming game against the Detroit Lions</a>, they are hopeful as key players Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs are expected to take the field <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1852912510665445685" rel="noopener">despite injury concerns.</a></p><p>“Packers QB Jordan Love, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a groin injury, is expected to start vs. the Lions. Packers RB Josh Jacobs, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is expected to play vs. Lions. Rain is in forecast,” via Adam Schefter on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Love, who has been dealing with a groin injury, is poised to lead the Packers this Sunday. The<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-malik-willis-in-for-jordan-love-after-suffering-groin-injury"> injury, sustained during last week’s nail-biter against the Jacksonville Jaguars</a>, led to him missing practice on Wednesday and participating on a limited basis later in the week. Despite the setback, the 26-year-old quarterback, who just celebrated his birthday, is ready to continue his role as the starting quarterback, having thrown for 1,547 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions across six starts this season.</p><h2><b>Packers get their best offensive players back ahead of Lions matchup</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Jordan-Love.jpg"><figcaption>Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Love’s performance before the injury saw him complete 14 of 22 passes for 196 yards, although he threw one interception. Backup quarterback Malik Willis stepped in during the third quarter last week, contributing significantly with 56 yards and a touchdown on 4 of 5 passing, helping secure the team’s fourth consecutive victory.</p><p>On the ground, running back Josh Jacobs is also slated to play despite an ankle issue that has him listed as questionable. Jacobs has been a powerhouse for the Packers’ rushing attack, leading the team with 667 yards on 145 carries, averaging 83.4 yards per game, and scoring three touchdowns this season. His versatility is evident as he also contributes in the passing game, with 17 receptions for 115 yards and an additional touchdown.</p><p>Jacobs’ last performance was notable as he managed 127 rushing yards on 25 carries, finding the end zone twice, showcasing his critical role in the Packers’ offense. The team is optimistic about his participation this Sunday, given his importance to the team’s offensive strategy.</p><p>The weather could play a factor in the game, with rain expected in the forecast, potentially impacting play conditions at Lambeau Field. Both teams will need to prepare for a slippery field, which could influence the game strategy, particularly the ground game and ball handling.</p><p>As the Packers gear up to face the Lions, the return of key players like Love and Jacobs provides a significant boost. Their presence is vital as Green Bay looks to maintain their winning momentum in the competitive NFC North. Fans will be keenly watching to see how these players perform under challenging conditions, adding another layer of intrigue to this crucial matchup.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Packers get key injury updates on Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs

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He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Green Bay Packers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Yes, the Green Bay Packers want <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-jordan-loves-realistic-stance-playing-packers-huge-week-9-clash-vs-lions">Jordan Love to be in the starting lineup</a> Sunday, even though <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-packers-coaches-blown-away-malik-willis-jordan-love-injury-woes">Malik Willis has held up nicely</a> in a backup role. And the Packers doubled their good news Thursday as Love and Josh Jacobs <a href="https://x.com/WesHod/status/1852037349900791899" rel="noopener">returned to practice</a> ahead of a pivotal division contest against the Lions, according to a post on X by Wes Hodkeiwicz.</p><p>“QB Jordan Love (groin) returned for Thursday’s padded practice in the rain. Also back were RB Josh Jacobs (ankle), T Rasheed Walker (knee) &amp; G Elgton Jenkins (glute).”</p><h2><b>Packers QB Jordan Love having good season when healthy</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Green-Bay-QB-Jordan-Love.jpg"><figcaption>Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin</figcaption></figure><p>Love didn’t practice Wednesday, but remained confident he would have a good chance to play. Getting him in the lineup is crucial as the Packers will likely have to put up points to handle the offensive juggernaut Lions.</p><p>Packers head coach Matt LaFluer <a href="https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-9-opponent-what-the-packers-are-saying-love-willis-jacobs#:~:text=LaFleur%20certainly%20knows%20good%20offensive,lines%20in%20all%20of%20football." rel="noopener">certainly has respect</a> for the Lions, according to detroitlions.com.</p><p>“They are one of the most explosive offenses in the league,” LaFleur said. “I think Ben Johnson does an unbelievable job of putting guys in position. They have one of the best offensive lines in all of football.</p><p>“I think Jared Goff is playing as good as anyone and they have weapons all around him, whether it’s Amon-Ra (St. Brown) or (Sam) LaPorta, two great backs, Jameson Williams, they have a lot of guys — Kalif Raymond. They just have a lot of guys on their offense. Good scheme plus players usually equals some pretty good results.”</p><p>Love had connected on 124 of 201 passes (62%) for 1,547 yards. He has started six Packers’ games despite various injuries, including the groin setback that cost him part of the 30-27 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.</p><p>Getting Jacobs back is a big deal, too. The Packers’ veteran runner is coming off a 127-yard, two-touchdown effort against the Jaguars.</p><h2><b>Will Jordan Love have plenty of time to operate against Lions?</b></h2><p>The Lions haven’t been able to put the same amount of pressure on quarterbacks since the season-ending injury to edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. He has missed the last two games but still ranks third in the NFL in sacks and first in quarterback hits. The Lions had just one sack in their 52-14 win over the Titans last week.</p><p>Lions’ head coach Dan Campbell said he would like to see his <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/packers-lions-injury-update-jordan-love-does-not-practice-01jbf2zfywdx" rel="noopener">team get pressure</a> on the Packers’ Love, according to Sports Illustrated.</p><p>“There’s other ways of creating pressure and would you like a little more? Yeah, we’d like a little bit more,” Campbell said. “I wouldn’t say we’re in panic mode.”</p><p>“Doesn’t matter what your record is. It’s about, how do you cover up some of your deficiencies? That’s the name of the game. We talk about Hutch. We’re not going to be able to replace Hutch. But there’s other things that we can do. You put a bigger burden on your backend, is what you’ve got to do. And we’ve done that, and they’ve risen to the challenge.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

2024 SEASON STATS
RUSHING YDS	RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOTAL TDS	POSITION RANK
2075.7	59.7	580.4	25.099999999999998	3

2024 SEASON STATS
RUSHING YDS	RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOTAL TDS	POSITION RANK
2075.7	59.7	580.4	25.099999999999998	3

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