Josh Jacobs Fantasy Week 18: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Bears

Josh Jacobs and the Green Bay Packers will meet the Chicago Bears and their 27th-ranked run defense (133.4 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Jacobs worth considering for his next matchup against the Bears? Scroll down, because we can help you make the right decision.

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Jacobs vs. Bears Game Info

• Matchup: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
• Game Day: January 5, 2025
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 16.1
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 17.2
• Projected Rushing Yards: 92.20
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.77
• Projected Receiving Yards: 19.51
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.11

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Jacobs Fantasy Performance

• Jacobs has been coming through for fantasy managers this season, as his 246.5 fantasy points (15.4 per game) rank him fifth at the RB position and 19th overall.
• In his last three games, Jacobs has put up 45.2 fantasy points (15.1 per game), rushing for 232 yards and scoring three touchdowns on 56 carries. He has also helped out in the passing game with 80 yards on eight grabs (eight targets) as a pass-catcher.
• Jacobs has 87.5 total fantasy points (17.5 per game) in his last five games, carrying the ball 93 times for 341 yards with seven touchdowns. As a receiver, he has added 154 yards on 12 catches (12 targets).
• The high point of Jacobs' fantasy season came against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12, when he piled up 28.6 fantasy points with zero passing yards, zero TDs, and picks. With his legs, he added 106 rushing yards on 26 carries (4.1 YPC) with three touchdowns.
• 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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Bears Defensive Performance

• Chicago has allowed over 300 yards passing to four players this year.
• A total of 11 players have thrown for at least one TD against the Bears this season.
• Chicago has given up two or more TD passes to five opposing QBs this season.
• The Bears have given up three or more passing touchdowns to one opposing QB this season.
• Chicago has allowed eight players to rack up more than 100 yards receiving in a game this year.
• A total of 14 players have caught a touchdown pass versus the Bears this season.
• A total of three players have caught more than one touchdown pass against Chicago this season.
• The Bears have allowed four players to pile up over 100 yards rushing in a game this year.
• Chicago has allowed 16 players to score at least one rushing TD versus them this season.
• The Bears have given up at least two rushing TDs to two players this season.

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