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

In Week 17 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), RB Josh Jacobs and the Green Bay Packers will face the Minnesota Vikings, who have the second-ranked rushing defense in the NFL (87.1 yards allowed per game).

Daily fantasy players, is Jacobs worth a look for his next game versus the Vikings? See below, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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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 delivering for fantasy managers this season, as his 235.6 fantasy points (15.7 per game) rank him fourth at the RB position and 18th overall.
• Over his last three games, Jacobs has amassed 58.9 fantasy points (19.6 per game) as he's scampered for 229 yards and scored five touchdowns on 57 attempts. In the passing game, he has contributed 80 yards on eight catches (eight targets).
• Jacobs has posted 105.2 fantasy points (21.0 per game) over his last five games, rushing for 378 yards with nine touchdowns on 102 carries. He has also contributed 154 yards on 12 catches (13 targets) as a pass-catcher.
• The peak of Jacobs' fantasy campaign was a Week 12 performance versus the San Francisco 49ers, a game where he went off for zero passing yards and zero touchdowns with picks (for 28.6 total fantasy points). On the ground, he chipped in with 106 rushing yards on 26 attempts (4.1 yards per carry) with three TDs.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Josh Jacobs had his worst game of the season in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, when he posted just 4.8 fantasy points (14 carries, 43 yards).

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Vikings Defensive Performance

• Minnesota has given up more than 300 yards passing to five players this season.
• The Vikings have allowed at least one passing TD to 11 opposing QBs this season.
• Minnesota has allowed at least two passing TDs to six opposing QBs this year.
• The Vikings have allowed three players to pass for at least three touchdowns in a game this season.
• Minnesota has allowed eight players to amass over 100 yards receiving in a game this year.
• The Vikings have allowed 20 players to catch a TD pass against them this year.
• Minnesota has allowed two or more receiving touchdowns to two players this season.
• The Vikings have allowed more than 100 yards rushing to two players this year.
• Minnesota has allowed six players to score at least one rushing touchdown against them this season.
• The Vikings have allowed one player to score more than one rushing TD in a game this season.

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