Josh Jacobs Activated Just in Time for Packers-Lions NFC North Showdown
Adam Schefter reported that Jacobs was activated and is expected to play Sunday at Detroit.
The are getting their workhorse back just in time for a massive NFC North clash. According to Adam Schefter, running back has been activated and is expected to suit up Sunday against the .
Getting a fresh star running back off the Commissioner Exempt List right before a divisional road game is the NFL equivalent of finding a twenty-dollar bill in your winter coat, except this bill can run through a linebacker's face.
The 4-2 Packers are riding a three-game win streak into Ford Field to face the 3-2 Lions. is coming off a bye week and sitting as a 3-point home favorite, which means the market expects an absolute rock fight between two teams trying to claim the division.
brings a massive boost to 's backfield. We are talking about a guy who racked up 929 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns last season. Throwing him into a game with a 53.5-point betting total gives the a serious weapon to keep the chains moving and the crowd quiet.
That ball-control element is going to be mandatory. quarterback has been playing out of his mind, sitting second in the league with a 111.3 passer rating. But 's defense leads the NFL with nine interceptions, setting up a classic strength-on-strength showdown.
If can grind out the clock and keep Goff on the sideline, the can dictate the entire pace of this game. We will see exactly how much of a workload Matt LaFleur gives his returning back, but if is fully unleashed, the NFC North hierarchy is about to get a serious shakeup by Sunday night.