Riding 6-3 momentum after a dominant 45-27 win over the New England Patriots, the Green Bay Packers enter a crucial Week 10 NFC North clash against the Minnesota Vikings with a major question mark in their backfield.
But last Sunday, Josh Jacobs broke his right ring finger in the first quarter. While the star back has already been ruled out ahead of Green Bay’s Week 11 bye, the team just received an encouraging update regarding how long he will actually be sidelined.
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Josh Jacobs’ finger surgery update and recovery timeline
Jacobs injured his hand while trying to stiff-arm Patriots defensive back Craig Woodson near the sideline in the first quarter, finishing with just four carries for five yards and a fumble before heading to the locker room.
Oct 29, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) rushes the ball against the Carolina Panthers in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Having played just three games this season after missing the first six on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, the veteran running back leaves a noticeable void in Matt LaFleur’s offense.
Earlier in the week, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Jacobs could return in as little as two to three weeks following the procedure. On Saturday, Tom Pelissero confirmed that Jacobs underwent successful surgery on Friday, Nov. 13, in Los Angeles and “should be back in the next few weeks.”
Because an injured reserve stint requires a mandatory four-game absence, Green Bay opted against placing Jacobs on IR ahead of Sunday’s matchup. Since the Week 11 bye gives him extra recovery time without missing another game, he has a chance to return as early as Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams on Thanksgiving Eve or Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints.
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With the three-time Pro Bowler sidelined, second-year running back Kaleb Johnson is the top candidate to lead Green Bay’s backfield against Minnesota. After Jacobs exited in Week 9, Johnson delivered the Packers’ best rushing performance of the season with 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown.
The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman also noted that Green Bay should depend heavily on Johnson over MarShawn Lloyd. Alongside Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr. and Chris Brooks are also available on the roster, giving LaFleur multiple options to keep the offense balanced while Jacobs recovers through the bye.
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