Brandon

Jacobs

Turn up that hype machine! The forgotten man of the Giants backfield, Mike Cloud, actually played in front of Jacobs and also performed well.

It is amazing to see this guy’s speed on the edge considering his size. Jacobs will get more touches and have more fantasy value than most backup running backs.

The NFL’s official position is “status quo” until Judge Susan Nelson clarifies her ruling, but the Giants’ actions suggest they understand the lockout is no longer in effect. The Raiders, too, have informed players that they will be welcomed at the team’s complex. The owners, as a whole, are taking a risk in continuing to operate in lockout fashion despite Judge Nelson’s ruling to the contrary.

New York’s burly short-yardage back will undergo a stress test Monday.

It’s a huge relief for New York, who just lost third-stringer Derrick Ward to injury. Jacobs is expected to pick up more work this season in relief of Tiki Barber.

The G-Men blanked the Chiefs 17-0, holding them to just 111 total yards in the exhibition. Jacobs put New York up 14-0 with a one-yard score in the second quarter, as they held the ball for 37:12 of the contest. The second-year back could have some value this season because of his goal-line touches.

He’s carrying over his preseason success this time. It’s noteworthy that Jacobs played an entire series in the first half as well as taking over in the red zone in the second. He’ll be useful in TD-heavy leagues if he gets 7-10 carries a game.

The Giants say the short-yardage runs aren’t all about brute force, instead referring to technique and hitting the hole quickly. Still, the 5-10/214 Bradshaw failed twice in the role against the Redskins while the 6'4/264 Brandon Jacobs watched from the sidelines. Bradshaw figures to be on a short leash for the crucial goal-line work.

He also added a 17-yard reception. Jacobs did a good job of pounding the ball forward when his offensive line afforded him the opportunity, but “Thunder” wasn’t able to rip off any double-digit yardage runs. His touchdown was a well-blocked 9-yard waltz into the endzone, and he saw one more carry than Ahmad Bradshaw. The two will cap each other’s upside going forward as long as both stay healthy, making Jacobs no more than a flex play in non-PPR leagues.

Jacobs got behind Eagles’ WLB Casey Matthews on a first-quarter screen, taking it 40 yards to the house. He had just one catch for 17 yards coming into this afternoon. Jacobs was given at least seven fewer carries than Ahmad Bradshaw for the second time in three games, as Bradshaw went for 86 yards on 15 totes. Jacobs remains a viable RB2/flex option in a large majority of formats, but Bradshaw again appears to be the Giants runner to own.