Analysis

Jacobs was the driving force behind the Packers' offense in the first two quarters, as he picked up 89 yards on 10 carries prior to halftime. He had long gains of 37 and 13 yards, the latter of which came on the team's opening scoring drive. However, he tallied only three carries in the second half as Green Bay attempted to come back from a 17-3 deficit, leading to more involvement for Chris Brooks and Emanuel Wilson. Jacobs remains the clear lead back in the offense, though Sunday's usage was concerning for him if the Packers fall behind in contests moving forward.

Analysis

Jacobs emerged from the Packers' Week 8 win in Jacksonville with an ankle injury that didn't allow him to practice until Thursday, but he ended Week 9 prep with back-to-back limited sessions before heading into the weekend listed as questionable. With his status confirmed for Sunday's outing, he should be good for his normal 20.1 touches per game.

Analysis

Jacobs hurt his ankle late in last Sunday's win over Jacksonville and then sat out Wednesday's practice before participating on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. He entered the weekend with a designation but appears set to try to play through the injury. Jacobs will likely be getting the ball from quarterback Jordan Love, who is also expected to play Sunday, despite dealing with a groin injury that has him listed as questionable.

Analysis

Jacobs was injured late in the fourth quarter of last week's 30-27 win over the Jaguars and then missed practice Wednesday. He returned Thursday and Friday as a limited participant, giving him a decent shot to be active ahead of the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff this Sunday. The Packers have Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks as alternatives if Jacobs is absent or limited, with Wilson having handled most of the backup work this season but Brooks getting more involved Week 8 against Jacksonville (22 percent snap share and five touches for 16 yards, while Wilson took 18 percent snap share and six touches for three yards).

Analysis

Coming off a Week 8 win over the Jaguars in which he took on 26 touches -- his second-highest total of the season -- Jacobs has been subject to a lighter workload in practice this week. He sat out Wednesday's practice due to what the Packers termed as an ankle issue, though Jacobs suggested that the injury is a minor concern that won't keep him from playing in a critical divisional matchup with the Lions this Sunday. Jacobs' ability to take some reps Thursday offers further encouragement on that front, and if cleared to play against the Lions, the Packers could continue to lean heavily on the veteran running back. Quarterback Jordan Love (groin) was forced out of the Week 8 win and could be in danger of sitting out against the Lions, which could prompt the Packers to lean on a more run-heavy game plan led by Jacobs if Malik Willis ends up stepping in for Love as the team's starting signal-caller.

Analysis

Jacobs appeared to be favoring his lower body at times during this past Sunday's win at Jacksonville, and coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic on Wednesday that the running back "rolled" his ankle late in the fourth quarter. As such, Jacobs didn't practice Wednesday, but he also relayed that he intends to suit up Sunday versus the Lions. Thursday's practice report will reveal how much work he was able to handle.

Analysis

Head coach Matt LaFleur also hinted at Jacobs' injury being minor, relaying earlier that the running back "rolled" his ankle late in the fourth quarter and wanted to re-enter Sunday's 30-27 win over the Jaguars. The Packers held him out for the final few snaps but now seem optimistic about having Jacobs ready for an NFC North showdown this Sunday. Quarterback Jordan Love (groin) appears in more danger of missing the game, which would put more of the offensive burden on Jacobs and the other pieces of Green Bay's running game (backup quarterback Malik Willis as well as backup running backs Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks).

Analysis

Head coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs wanted to go back into the game but was prevented from doing so on the final drive. The Packers ended up winning on a chip-shot field goal after a 51-yard connection between backup quarterback Malik Willis and wideout Jayden Reed. If healthy enough to play this Sunday against the Lions, Jacobs could be even more emphasized than usual in the Green Bay offense if quarterback Jordan Love (groin) -- who also sat out practice Wednesday -- is unable to suit up this weekend.

Analysis

Jacobs' absence may simply be related to load management, but the Packers' first Week 9 injury report will be released later Wednesday and will provide clarity on that front. Quarterback Jordan Love (groin) is also sitting out practice Wednesday and is uncertain to play Sunday against the Lions, making Jacobs' status even more important than usual for the Green Bay offense. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks are both available as depth options behind Jacobs.