Early reports on the knee injury suffered by Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs indicate the Pro Bowler likely avoided a major injury on Sunday in New York.
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the “initial belief” is Jacobs has avoided a significant knee injury, although more testing is required in Green Bay on Monday.
“There’s optimism he’ll return soon,” wrote Pelissero on Sunday.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said there was concern over Jacobs’ injury but offered no specifics. He did not speak of the injury in an overly concerning tone, especially considering the way he described recent significant in-game injuries to Tucker Kraft and Elgton Jenkins in post-game press conferences.
Jacobs hit his knee on the turf at the end of the run in the first half. He initially attempted to play through the injury, but he exited in the second quarter and was ruled out by the Packers coming out of half time.
John Kuhn of the Packers Radio Network reported that X-rays on Jacobs’ knee were negative.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Rob Demovsky reported the injury is not believed to be season-ending, adding another indication that Jacobs avoided the worst-case scenario.
Jacobs rushed seven times for 40 yards before exiting. He leads the team with 169 rushes, 648 rushing yards, 11 rushing touchdowns, 197 total touches and 885 total yards.
Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks are the backup running backs on the roster. 2024 third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd remains on injured reserve but could be close to returning.
LaFleur may be able to provide updates on injuries as soon as Monday. The Packers also had Jordan Love, Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, Zach Tom, Arron Mosby and Quay Walker suffer injuries against the Giants.