LaFleur’s Powerful 3-Word Statement on Jacobs’ Workload
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur praised Josh Jacobs for his incredible workload, even though the 26-year-old running back had a relatively modest game in their 30-17 Thanksgiving win over the Miami Dolphins. Jacobs, who has been one of the Packers’ standout additions this season, had 26 carries for 106 yards against the San Francisco 49ers and 19 carries with four receptions totaling 115 yards against the Dolphins.
After the game, LaFleur was asked about how many running backs could handle 49 touches in just five days. He confidently replied, “Probably only one,” according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk.
While LaFleur’s comment may excite Packers fans, it’s important to note that Jacobs isn’t the only running back capable of handling such a heavy workload—Houston Texans’ Joe Mixon had 54 touches in five days just last month.
Jacobs’ performance against the Dolphins added a new dimension to the Packers’ offense. In addition to his 115 total yards, he broke double-digit tackles for the second game in a row. Jacobs set a season-high with 15 broken tackles against the 49ers and matched that feat against Miami, with eight as a runner and seven as a receiver. His most memorable moment came in the fourth quarter, when he broke several tackles to gain 49 yards on a reception, helping set up a field goal that sealed the victory for Green Bay.
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