Josh Jacobs Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Vikings

Running back Josh Jacobs faces a matchup against the second-ranked rushing defense in the NFL (87.1 yards conceded per game) in Week 17, when his Green Bay Packers meet the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

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Jacobs vs. Vikings Game Info

• Matchup: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings
• Game Day: December 29, 2024
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 15.3
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 16.5
• Projected Rushing Yards: 90.24
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.67
• Projected Receiving Yards: 19.65
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.10

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Jacobs Fantasy Performance

• Jacobs has been coming through for fantasy managers this season, as his 235.6 fantasy points (15.7 per game) rank him fifth at the RB position and 21st overall.
• In his last three games, Jacobs has put up 58.9 fantasy points (19.6 per game), rushing for 229 yards and scoring five touchdowns on 57 carries. He has also contributed 80 yards on eight catches (eight targets) as a pass-catcher.
• Jacobs has posted 105.2 fantasy points (21.0 per game) during his last five games, running for 378 yards and scoring nine touchdowns on 102 carries. He has also helped out in the passing game with 154 yards on 12 grabs (13 targets) as a receiver.
• The high point of Jacobs' season as a fantasy producer came against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12, as he posted 28.6 fantasy points by grabbing zero passes (on one target) for zero yards.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Josh Jacobs stumbled to his worst performance of the season in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, running 14 times for 43 yards, with one reception for five yards as a receiver (4.8 fantasy points).

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Vikings Defensive Performance

• Minnesota has given up over 300 yards passing to five players this season.
• A total of 11 players have thrown for at least one TD versus the Vikings this year.
• Minnesota has given up at least two TD passes to six opposing QBs this season.
• Three players have thrown for at least three TDs in a game against the Vikings this year.
• A total of eight players have racked up over 100 yards receiving in a game versus Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have allowed 20 players to catch a touchdown pass versus them this season.
• A total of two players have hauled in more than one TD pass versus Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have allowed two players to pick up over 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• A total of six players have run for at least one touchdown versus Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have given up at least two rushing TDs to one player this season.

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