What happened: Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured finger this week, per Matt Zenitz. The procedure is expected to sideline him for up to three weeks. Packers head coach Matt LaFleur previously noted uncertainty regarding Jacobs' status following Sunday's 45-27 win over the New England Patriots.
Why it matters: Jacobs' absence leaves Green Bay without its starting running back during a critical stretch of the NFC playoff race. At 6-3 and holding the conference's seventh seed, the Packers must adjust their offensive backfield rotation to sustain a two-game winning streak.
By the numbers: Jacobs has run 36 times for 80 yards and 1 touchdown in 2026 through 3 games. Green Bay is 6-3 in 2026 through 9 games.
What to watch: Green Bay prepares for its Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings while Jacobs begins recovery.