What happened: Green Bay activated running back Josh Jacobs from the commissioner's exempt list on Saturday, clearing him to make his 2026 regular-season debut on Sunday at Detroit. The roster move follows Jacobs returning to Packers practice earlier this week in preparation for the Week 7 matchup.

Why it matters: Without their lead back this season, the Packers have ranked last in the NFL in rushing offense despite opening the year on a three-game winning streak. Jacobs returns as the sixth-seeded Packers look to build on a 23-13 win on Oct. 18 and create separation from the seventh-seeded Lions, who sit at 3-2 after a 45-21 road victory on Oct. 11.

What to watch: Jacobs is slated to take the field Sunday in Detroit for his first game action of the 2026 campaign. Beyond Week 7, he remains scheduled for a Nov. 17 court appearance with potential NFL discipline still unresolved.