{
  "id": 19086290,
  "title": "Packers’ Matt LaFleur reveals tricky Josh Jacobs injury after Patriots clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/packers-matt-lafleur-reveals-tricky-josh-jacobs-injury-after-patriots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:11:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/packers-matt-lafleur-reveals-tricky-041143776.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Green Bay Packers secured a dominant 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots in a recent game, showcasing a strong performance overall. Unfortunately, the win was overshadowed by an injury to running back Josh Jacobs, who suffered a fractured finger early in the match. According to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Matt LaFleur, the Packers' head coach, confirmed that Jacobs attempted to play through the injury but was subsequently ruled out, finishing the game with mere five yards on four carries.\n\nDespite the setback, the Packers' ground game displayed an impressive turnaround, largely spearheaded by second-year back Kaleb Johnson. Johnson and his teammates managed to accumulate 129 rushing yards and secured two touchdowns against the Patriots, marking a significant improvement from their usual struggles.\n\nFor the All-Pro running back, this return from the Commissioner's Exempt List has not been as seamless as hoped. Jacobs has managed to muster only 80 yards and is averaging a meager 2.2 yards per carry in his first three games. Nevertheless, the Packers have found solace in the exceptional play of quarterback Jordan Love, who has been performing impressively well. Ideally, LaFleur would like to see a more balanced offensive contribution from their rushing attack, acknowledging the current limitations.\n\nWhile the injury to Jacobs may not present an immediate threat, the Packers will eagerly await his return and hope for a more substantial performance from him when he regains full strength.",
  "summary": "The Green Bay Packers enjoyed one of their best wins of the season with a 45-27 domination of the New England Patriots in Foxboro. However, the Packers’ win was marred by an injury to Josh Jacobs’ hand early in the game. Per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic, Matt LaFleur said Jacobs suffered a fractured finger . Jacobs still tried to play with the […] The post Packers’ Matt LaFleur reveals tricky…",
  "key_points": [
    "Packers defeat Patriots 45-27 in recent game.",
    "Running back Josh Jacobs suffers fractured finger injury.",
    "Matt LaFleur confirms Jacobs ruled out after attempting to play."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jacobs' fractured finger complicates an already sluggish return to form, forcing the Packers to rely on emerging talent to compensate for a struggling veteran rushing attack.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}