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Jacobs Needs Finger Surgery, IR Possible
Packers running back to undergo operation after right hand injury sustained against Patriots
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Injury Details
Packers running back Josh Jacobs requires surgery on the fractured ring finger of his right hand. Coach Matt LaFleur said playing through the injury was not feasible after Jacobs attempted to return but lacked grip strength. The injury occurred in the first quarter when Jacobs' hand caught in the helmet of New England defensive back Craig Woodson during a stiff-arm attempt near the sideline. Jacobs twice visited the locker room for attempts to tape or cast the hand. LaFleur left open the possibility of placing Jacobs on injured reserve, which would sideline him for at least four games.
Running Game and Roster Impact
Jacobs had already missed the first six games of the season. In the three games since his return, he carried 36 times for 80 yards and one touchdown while adding 11 catches for 68 yards and two touchdowns. The Packers also played without running back MarShawn Lloyd. Kaleb Johnson led the ground attack with 68 yards on 14 carries, including a 34-yard run. The team totaled 129 rushing yards, its first game above 86 yards this season. Chris Brooks could return from injured reserve this week and potentially reduce the need to add a running back.
Linebacker Depth Tested
The Packers were already without Edgerrin Cooper and Zaire Franklin. They lost Ty'Ron Hopper early due to a chest injury that began bothering him during pregame warmups. Isaiah McDuffie briefly left the field, forcing the team to rely on its fifth linebacker, Nick Niemann, who recorded six tackles and a pass breakup while handling special teams duties.
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