Packers running back Josh Jacobs is expected to miss even more time after leaving Sunday’s win over the Patriots in the first quarter.
Head coach Matt LaFleur said after the game that Jacobs broke his finger and he gave another update during his press conference on Monday. LaFleur said Jacobs needed surgery to repair his injury and would not be able to play through his injury.
LaFleur said the length of Jacobs’ absence must be determined and he did not rule out the possibility of Jacobs being placed on injured reserve. That would force Jacobs to miss at least four games.
Jacobs missed the first six games of the season while on the Commissioners’ exempt list. He had 32 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown as well as 11 catches for 68 yards and two scores in his first two games in the lineup. Jacobs had four carries for five yards before leaving Sunday’s game.
Kaleb Johnson assumed the leadership role, with Pierre Strong also seeing time. MarShawn Lloyd missed the game with a knee injury and Chris Brooks can be activated from injured reserve after returning to practice last week.
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