Overview
- Jacobs suffered a fractured right ring finger after his hand was caught in a Patriots defender's facemask during Sunday’s first quarter and he left the game because he could not grip the football.
- Head coach Matt LaFleur and Jacobs said the team will try to find a way for him to play through the injury, but Jacobs did not return to the 45-27 win and described swelling and difficulty catching the ball.
- Kaleb Johnson and Pierre Strong Jr. replaced Jacobs and combined for 90 rushing yards with Johnson rushing for 68 yards, helping the Packers post a season-high 129 team rushing yards in that game.
- Industry reporting and team sources say Jacobs' injury has sharpened Green Bay's interest in adding a running back before the trade deadline, with names such as Jonathan Taylor and Breece Hall discussed as possible, unconfirmed targets.
- Jacobs' availability is further complicated by his recent return from the commissioner's exempt list after pleading no contest to misdemeanors and by the NFL's ongoing personal‑conduct review, a context that could affect roster and disciplinary decisions this week.