The Green Bay Packers have proven to be that tough, resilient team everyone wants to knock off in the NFC North. Their upcoming visit to State Farm Stadium to face the Arizona Cardinals poses a high-risk challenge on paper, so Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, and the rest of the squad will need to leave it all on the field to come away with the win.
The main uncertainty for head coach Matt LaFleur lies in his offenseâspecifically, the availability of Josh Jacobs, one of the Packersâ primary weapons on the ground this season.
Adam Schefter, via his official X account (formerly Twitter), ultimately confirmed that the running back was declared active, meaning that if his coach chooses, he will be available for this crucial matchup for his team.
âPackers RB Josh Jacobs is active today vs. the Cardinals,â the insider revealed via @AdamSchefter. This is excellent news, as Jacobs has proven throughout the season to be one of Jordan Loveâs primary weapons on the ground.
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Jacobsâ impact on the ground game for the Packers
Josh Jacobs has undeniably become the engine of the Green Bay Packersâ offense this season, proving why the franchise invested heavily in him. Through five games, the teamâs record of 3-1-1 highlights that when Jacobs struggles, the Packers generally struggle, as seen in their lone loss where he failed to find the end zone.
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The Pro Bowler is a cornerstone of the offensive strategy, acting as a crucial dual-threat in both the rushing and passing attacks. With 359 yards and six rushing touchdowns this year, Jacobsâ ability to churn out tough yards and take on a heavy workloadâincluding back-to-back 150-plus total yard gamesâis paramount to the teamâs success, making his availability a âgame-time decisionâ due to a recent illness and calf issue a major concern for the entire organization.
High-risk visit to Arizona
A victory in Arizona today is absolutely critical for the Green Bay Packers to maintain their strong momentum in the NFC North. While the Cardinals present a challenging road test, securing this win is key to creating necessary separation in the division race and bolstering their playoff credentials before a challenging late-season stretch. The Packers must leave the desert 4-1-1 to keep their firm grip atop the standings.
