Packers RB Josh Jacobs set to return, per @WerderEdNFL

Green Bay holds a 4-2 record and a three-game win streak.

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Finally have Josh Jacobs returning. Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is returning to action during the 2026 regular season, per @WerderEdNFL. Green Bay enters Week 7 as the sixth seed in the NFC after a 23-13 win on Oct. 18 extended its winning streak to three games.

Why it matters: Getting Jacobs back addresses an immediate offensive imbalance for a 4-2 contender that has relied heavily on its passing game and defense through the first six weeks. An established lead runner stabilizes Green Bay's red-zone and clock-control offense as the NFC playoff race tightens.

By the numbers: Green Bay has averaged 59.8 rushing yards per game through six games, the second-fewest in NFL history by a team with a winning record over that span behind the 2005 Philadelphia Eagles, per @doug_clawson. Per ESPN, Jacobs rushed 234 times for 929 yards and 13 touchdowns across 15 games with the Packers in 2025 (as of Sept.

What to watch: Green Bay's upcoming practice participation and game status designations will clarify Jacobs' workload for Week 7.

Sources

@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-23T13:59:58.300002+00:00

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