RB: Josh Jacobs - GB

2024 Season Summary

Volume & Efficiency

• Carried the ball 301 times, ranking 6th in the NFL

• Rushed for 1,329 yards (6th in NFL) at a 4.4 YPC clip

Scoring & Goal-Line Touches

• Tallied 15 rushing touchdowns, fourth most among RBs

• Dominated in red-zone with high weighted opportunities, ranking 5th in red-zone touches

Receiving Contribution

• Caught 36 passes for 342 yards and 1 receiving touchdown

Consistency & Touches

• Averaged ~18 carries and 98 total yards per game in his final 8 regular-season games

Contact Metrics & Grades

• Forced missed tackles at a strong clip—14th in forced missed/attempt, 19th in YAC/attempt

Fantasy Scoring

• Finished as a top‑5 RB in Half PPR formats

• Averaged ~16.2 PPR per game

2025 Fantasy Outlook

Snap Share

• Played 62.5% of offensive snaps (down from Raiders), still the lead back

• Likely to again lead backfield—no evident competition poised to reduce share

Workload Volume

• 301 carries, heavy weighted and red-zone opportunities

• Packers ranked 5th in rushing attempts/yards/touchdowns—expected to stay run-first

1. Workhorse Backbone

• Consistently high volume (carries + touches), lead-back usage, and red-zone dominance anchor his fantasy floor

2. TD Regression Risk

• Career-high 15 touchdowns; expecting slight drop, but volume keeps TD opportunities plenty

Headliner Take

Josh Jacobs enters the 2025 fantasy football season as the clear lead back for the Green Bay Packers after a strong 2024 campaign where he logged 301 carries for 1,329 yards (4.4 YPC) and 15 rushing touchdowns, while adding 36 receptions for 342 yards and a receiving score. His heavy workload, red-zone usage, and consistent role in the passing game make him a reliable high-floor RB1 option. With the Packers’ run-first approach and little competition for touches, Jacobs remains a dependable asset for fantasy managers, offering strong weekly production in both standard and PPR formats. It’s also worth noting that GB also added WR Matthew Golden in the NFL Draft, another outside weapon that should draw defenders out of the box which only helps Jacobs more. Solid RB1 again.