The Green Bay Packers better hope running back Josh Jacobs isn’t developing a case of fumblitis.
Through his first 15 games, Jacobs had a career-high three fumbles, losing two. He lost another early in the first quarter of Sunday’s road game against the Minnesota Vikings.
On a 2nd-and-4 at Minnesota’s 48-yard line, Jacobs cut to his right for seven yards. However, Vikings defensive tackle Jerry Tillery knocked the ball out, and safety Camryn Bynum landed on it.
Aside from the fumble problems, Jacobs — who signed a four-year, $48M deal in free agency — is having a productive year.
Entering Sunday’s game, the former Las Vegas Raiders star ranked fourth in the league in carries (278), fourth in rushing yards (1,216) and was tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns (13).
Still, the Packers need Jacobs to play mistake-free as they prepare for the playoffs.
Green Bay relies heavily on its ground game. Through the first 16 weeks of the season, the Packers had 469 rushing attempts.
If Jacobs’ fumbles become a bigger problem, that would slow the Packers’ rushing attack.
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