The Green Bay Packers will face the Houston Texans in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Josh Jacobs.
Is Josh Jacobs Playing in Week 7?
Jacobs is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Josh Jacobs in Week 7?
Jacobs’ role isn’t a concern in the least (19.8 touches per game), but he’s been inefficient, something that he’s been for the majority of his career. In five of six games this season, he’s produced more than 10% below expectation, a problem given the play of Jordan Love and the potential for this team to embrace an increase in pass rate.
On a positive note, the Packers schemed up a pass play for Jacobs inside the Cardinals’ 30-yard line on Sunday, a sign that they believe he can be a part of this offense in a variety of ways (10 targets in the three games since Love returned).
It’s clear that Green Bay believes in Emanuel Wilson, as he continues to get first-quarter work. But with Jacobs’ feature role not in any doubt, you can continue to run him out there with confidence.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 7 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Josh Jacobs’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Jacobs is projected to score 15.8 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 18.2 rushing attempts for 76 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. It also includes 2.9 receptions for 22.3 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Josh Jacobs’ Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
