The Packers Need to Get Josh Jacobs Going Against the Panthers
Photo credit: Evan Siegle, packers.com You’re probably all thinking, didn’t this guy just say we need to put the football in Jordan Love’s hands more this season? Touché. However, the Packers’ upcoming game against the Panthers needs to be a Josh Jacobs game. Jacobs is coming off a matchup against the Steelers where he averaged just 2.5 yards per carry on 13 attempts for 33 yards. On the year, Jacobs has an average of 3.6 yards per carry, which ranks near bottom of the league. An acceptable running play pic.twitter.com/duNAwnmJCU — Eric Hubbs (@BarstoolHubbs) October 27, 2025 So, what’s going on with the Packers rushing attack? Although Jacobs has been dealing with a calf injury lately, it really starts up front. You could argue that the offensive line isn’t as effective at run blocking as it was last season. It should be worth noting there have been a lot of moving pieces with this unit. Injuries to Zach Tom and Aaron Banks have forced players in and out of the lineup, and Elgto...