Josh Jacobs says Packers running backs must help out their injury-riddled offensive line
(AP) — Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs’ season debut showed that he couldn’t instantly solve all of the problems with the NFL’s lowest-ranked rushing attack.Now that he has a game under his belt, Jacobs is confident that he has shaken off the rust that came from missing the first six games of the season while on the commissioner’s exempt list.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs made his season debut on Sunday, but his performance fell short of expectations as the team's lowest-ranked rushing attack continues to struggle. Jacobs, a three-time Pro Bowl selection, had 36 yards on 11 carries and caught five passes for 55 yards in a 20-17 loss to Detroit. The injury-riddled offensive line has been a source of concern for the Packers, with starting center Sean Rhyan and backup Jacob Monk both dealing with injuries.
Coach Matt LaFleur noted that it remains uncertain whether Rhyan may join the injured reserve list. The Packers are counting on Jacobs to boost the struggling running game, which has averaged just 59.9 yards per game over their first seven games. Jacobs acknowledged the need to play more physically and break tackles to energize the team and motivate the play-callers.
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