For years, fantasy football enthusiasts have been chanting Josh Jacobs’ name, and now, Packers fans are getting in on the action, too. Jacobs, at 27 years old, delivered a statement season in 2024, proving to doubters that he’s still one of the league’s premier running backs. From shaking off a tough final year with the Raiders to powering through defenses in Green Bay, this man has redefined what it means to be a workhorse in today’s NFL.
Josh Jacobs 2024 Stats and Fantasy Production
It was no small task for Jacobs to rebound after a tough 2023 season in Las Vegas, where injuries and struggles in the Raiders’ offense left him on shaky ground. When Green Bay picked him up, not everyone was confident in what the 2024 campaign would look like for him. But then, Jacobs silenced the critics with a monster season.
With 1,671 scrimmage yards, 16 touchdowns, and 4.4 yards per carry, Jacobs proved he wasn’t just back—but better. What makes him so perfect for the Packers’ system is their run-heavy approach. Green Bay ranked as one of the league’s top rushing offenses last year, and Jacobs embraced that workload with 296 carries, putting the team on his back during critical games. And let’s not overlook the Packers’ offensive line, which created lanes that Jacobs took full advantage of, often leaving defenders in his wake.
Jacobs was ranked as the RB6 last year and only has Emanuel Wilson and MarShawn Lloyd playing supporting roles behind him, with no real threat to Jacobs’ touches. He’s the guy. No vultured touchdowns, no split carries down the stretch. He’s as reliable as a kicker in a dome during a playoff game.
Add in Green Bay’s general offensive consistency, piloted by Jordan Love’s growing confidence, and you’ve got all the ingredients for another epic year. Fantasy managers, take note. Josh Jacobs is a solid pick in Round 2, and you won’t regret drafting him as your RB1 or RB2. His 2025 projection of RB6 in half-PPR leagues feels almost like a safe bet.
Josh Jacobs 2025 Fantasy Outlook
Jacobs enters his age-27 season, and while he hasn’t had a major injury that raises red flags, heavier workloads do add miles to the legs of even the toughest running backs. Teams may monitor his usage to preserve him, especially if Green Bay locks in their playoff berth early in the season.
That being said, there’s little to suggest his risk profile is higher than that of other elite RBs like Barkley, Henry, or McCaffrey. If anything, his positional value, coupled with lower ADP (currently RB9), makes him an underrated pick in most drafts.
Josh Jacobs is in a unique position. He’s the bell cow of a Green Bay offense built to succeed under the leadership of head coach Matt LaFleur. His combination of durability, elusiveness, and goal-line efficiency makes him a fantasy manager’s dream. And while he may not top his career-best numbers from 2024, Jacobs is primed to lead championship-caliber fantasy teams with a consistent floor and an exciting ceiling.
If the Packers continue on their current trajectory in the playoffs and beyond, Jacobs could finish the season as one of the most talked-about names in football. He’s not just pounding the rock; he’s turning it into gold for his team and fantasy managers alike.
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