The Green Bay Packers (5-1) will host the Carolina Panthers (4-4) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Josh Jacobs.
Is Josh Jacobs Playing in Week 9?
Jacobs is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jacobs in Week 9?
His job isn’t in danger, and he ran for yet another touchdown, but Emanuel Wilson (11 carries for 61 yards) was gaining some of the tough yards for the Packers on Sunday night, not Jacobs (13 carries for 33 yards).
I don’t think this sticks, but I’m also the person who thought this team would settle on Jayden Reed as their top target earner. I’m the person who assumed they drafted Matthew Golden with a plan.
Green Bay is pretty clearly a threat to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, and maybe their distribution of responsibilities is a reason why.
Maybe not.
Jacobs is a hard-nosed running back who fits this system. He’s caught at least three passes in five of his past six games and already has nine rushing scores. Last week was a little goofy, and maybe the undrafted third-year back gets more work this week in a potential blowout spot, but when the rubber meets the road, I think you have one of the 10 best backs in the game that carries a nice combination of versatility and scoring equity.
It’s important to remember that the Packers had an early bye (Week 5) and might want to save some tread on their RB1’s tires. That’s obviously not ideal in the middle third of the season, but I expect the December version of this offense to look more like the September version (20+ touches for their RB1), and that could be what puts you over the top in your fantasy playoffs.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jacobs’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Jacobs is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Panthers at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 46 degrees Fahrenheit with 11 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
