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Jacobs told reporters that his “knee stiffened up during the second half last Sunday.” Despite the stiffness, Jacobs played on 16-of-19 backfield snaps and handled 10-of-12 backfield touches in the second half. He underwent “another scan” on Monday, and the knee is reportedly “structurally sound.” We tentatively expect Jacobs to suit up and handle close to his typical workload against the Broncos this weekend. Ideally, he returns to practice tomorrow. Stay tuned.

LaFleur told reporters, “We’ll see how he’s feeling tomorrow & go from there.” He isn’t ruling Jacobs out yet, but it’s safe to say the veteran back is on the wrong side of questionable after missing the first two practices of the week. Jacobs previousy missed Week 12 with the knee issue. Backup Emanuel Wilson racked up 28 carries, which he turned into 107 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Wilson would push for an RB1 ranking if Jacobs sits in Week 15 versus the Broncos.

Jacobs worked with Packers trainers on Wednesday, as he continues to work through the bone bruise he suffered in Week 11 against the Giants. We expect Jacobs to resume practicing tomorrow. He should handle his typical high-volume workload, but he faces the Broncos’ elite defense, potentially pushing him into the high-end RB2 tier.

Per usual, Jacobs soaked up volume and dished out body blows, drawing defenders into the box to open up shot plays for Jordan Love. Per usual, it worked. Love threw three touchdowns, all from more than 20 yards out, and Jacobs cashed in at the goal line late in the game. His touchdown would ultimately prove to be a game-winner. Jacobs will keep his spot in the RB1 ranks next week, even with a tough Denver run defense on tap.

Against the Bears, he’ll be a candidate to finish RB1 overall on the slate — even if TJ Edwards and Noah Sewell are back for this one — based on volume and Chicago’s trouble stopping the run. Jacobs got in a full session on Friday for the first time since his knee injury popped up and that’s a good sign for his workload going forward.

Jacobs bruised a bone in his knee in Week 11 against the Giants and sat out in Week 12. He returned in Week 13, logging 18 touches against the Lions. Two limited sessions to begin the week are unsurprising. The Packers are smartly allowing their starting running back to get healthy as they eye a playoff run. He should be good to go for Week 14 against the Bears.

Jacobs took a shot from Lions DB Brian Branch in Week 13 and limped off the field for a quick check in the blue medical tent. He returned without missing much time and finished the day with 18 touches for 91 yards. The fact that he wasn’t listed as a DNP today is a good sign. Jacobs should be good to go by Sunday, keeping him in the RB1 mix versus the Bears.

Jacobs was left out of the touchdown-oriented fun, as Packers WRs Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson and Dontayvion Wicks stole the show. Jacobs missed time after taking a hard hit on his left thigh from Lions DB Brian Branch, but he returned for the following drive. Jacobs looked good in this one and showed no ill effects from the recent bone bruise in his knee. He is a locked-in RB1 against a Bears defense that could be without multiple linebackers next week.

Jacobs is back on the field. The Packers’ star running back took a hard hit from Lions DB Brian Branch on his left leg, and he immediately limped his way to the blue medical tent for a quick exam. He was later seen studying plays on the bench, which was a good sign. Jacobs is currently averaging 5.5 yards per carry.

Lions DB Brian Branch dove low in an attempt to wrap up Jacobs on a third-quarter run. Branch’s left shoulder slammed into the lower section of Jacobs’ thigh, and potentially his knee, before he hit the ground. Jacobs was limping immediately after the play as he headed off the field to meet with trainers. It is possible this is just a thigh contusion. Stay tuned.