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Two of NFC's hottest teams face off as North-leading Lions visit Green Bay

Two of the NFC's hottest teams square off Sunday when the first-place Detroit Lions visit Lambeau Field to face the Green Bay Packers in a North Division showdown

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Turns in limited practice Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Bill Huber of SI.com reports.

Impact Coming off a Week 8 win over the Jaguars in which he took on 26 touches -- his second-highest total of the season -- Jacobs has been subject to a lighter workload in practice this week. He sat out Wednesday's practice due to what the Packers termed as an ankle issue, though Jacobs suggested that the injury is a minor concern that won't keep him from playing in a critical divisional matchup with the Lions this Sunday. Jacobs' ability to take some reps Thursday offers further encouragement on that front, and if cleared to play against the Lions, the Packers could continue to lean heavily on the veteran running back. Quarterback Jordan Love (groin) was forced out of the Week 8 win and could be in danger of sitting out against the Lions, which could prompt the Packers to lean on a more run-heavy game plan led by Jacobs if Malik Willis ends up stepping in for Love as the team's starting signal-caller.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Jacobs (ankle) took part in practice Thursday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jacobs appeared to be favoring his lower body at times during this past Sunday's win at Jacksonville, and coach Matt LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic on Wednesday that the running back "rolled" his ankle late in the fourth quarter. As such, Jacobs didn't practice Wednesday, but he also relayed that he intends to suit up Sunday versus the Lions. Thursday's practice report will reveal how much work he was able to handle.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jacobs is confident he'll be able ready for Sunday Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs spoke with the media following Wednesday's practice. The team takes on the Detroit Lions in an NFC North sh...

OCTOBER 30 • PACKERS.COM

Packers star Josh Jacobs reveals surprise injury and game day status | Sporting News The Green Bay Packers are 6-2 behind great contributions from Josh Jacobs. The star missed practice on Wednesday ahead of a critical matchup...

OCTOBER 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Packers' QB Love doesn't practice but says there's a 'realistic' chance he plays against Lions

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love didn’t practice Wednesday, but remained hopeful about the possibility of playing Sunday after a strained groin prevented him from finishin...

OCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Says he'll play this week Jacobs (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday but said he'll be ready for Sunday's game against Detroit, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Matt LaFleur also hinted at the injury being minor, saying Wednesday that Jacobs "rolled" his ankle late in the fourth quarter and wanted to re-enter Sunday's 30-27 win over the Jaguars. The Packers held him out for the final few snaps but now seem optimistic about having Jacobs ready for an NFC North showdown this Sunday. QB Jordan Love (groin) appears in more danger of missing the game, which would put more of the offensive burden on Jacobs and the other pieces of Green Bay's running game (backup QB Malik Willis as well as backup RBs Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks).

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with ankle injury Jacobs missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury he suffered toward the end of Sunday's 30-27 win at Jacksonville, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Matt LaFleur said Jacobs wanted to go back into the game but was prevented from doing so on the final drive. The Packers ended up winning on a chip-shot field goal after a 51-yard connection between backup QB Malik Willis and Jayden Reed. There's an opportunity for Jacobs to be even more emphasized than usual in the Green Bay offense if his ankle injury clears up before QB Jordan Love's groin injury.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not spotted at Wednesday's practice Jacobs (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jacobs' absence may simply be related to load management, and Wednesday's official injury report will provide clarity on the star running back's health. Quarterback Jordan Love (groin) is also not practicing Wednesday and seems up-in-the-air for Week 9, making Jacobs' availability an even more pivotal factor than usual for the Packers' offense. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks are both available behind Jacobs in the backfield for Green Bay.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Love's strained groin leaves his status uncertain for Packers vs. Lions

Jordan Love’s status is up in the air heading into the Green Bay Packers’ Sunday showdown with the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions.

OCTOBER 28

Josh Jacobs reacts to 2-TD performance in Jacksonville Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs spoke with the media following Sunday's 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

OCTOBER 27 • PACKERS.COM

Josh Jacobs BIG day on the ground | Packers vs. Jaguars Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs rushed for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns in Sunday's Week 8 game in Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 27 • PACKERS.COM

Sunday Six-Pack: Josh Jacobs and Malik Willis Save the Day, Packers move to 6-2 Whether or not Sunday’s game was a trap game was up to you.

OCTOBER 27 • KANSASCITY.COM

Carries offense after QB exits Jacobs rushed 25 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns while losing two yards on his only reception in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Jacobs punched in Green Bay's first and final touchdowns en route to a narrow victory. The lead back's second-half performance was crucial after starting quarterback Jordan Love (groin) left Sunday's tilt in the third quarter. Jacobs is a significant part of the Packers' gameplan whether or not Love is able to suit up against the Lions next Sunday. Fantasy managers should start the 26-year-old with confidence.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Carries offense after QB exits Jacobs rushed 25 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns while losing two yards on his only reception in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Jacobs punched in Green Bay's first and final touchdowns en route to a narrow victory. The lead back's second-half performance was crucial after starting quarterback Jordan Love (groin) left Sunday's tilt in the third quarter. Jacobs is a significant part of the Packers' game plan whether or not Love is able to suit up against the Lions next Sunday, so fantasy managers should start the 26-year-old with confidence.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Packers QB Jordan Love leaves game at Jaguars with a left groin injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love left his team's game at Jacksonville with a left groin injury in the third quarter

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Jacobs runs it in for a TOUCHDOWN | Packers vs. Jaguars Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs takes it up the middle for a 3-yard score during Sunday's Week 8 game in Jacksonville.

OCTOBER 27 • PACKERS.COM

Adam Stenavich says Josh Jacobs' first receiving touchdown 'was a special moment' Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich spoke to the media ahead of the team's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

OCTOBER 24 • PACKERS.COM

Josh Jacobs on first receiving TD: 'It was long overdue' Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs spoke with media following the team's 24-22 victory over the Houston Texans.

OCTOBER 20 • PACKERS.COM

First career receiving TD in win Jacobs rushed 12 times for 76 yards while catching all five of his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-22 win over the Texans.

Impact Jacobs saw a light workload in the first half, turning six carries and two targets into 38 scrimmage yards. He didn't take long to get going after halftime, breaking off a 27-yard run on Green Bay's first possession of the second half and capping that possession with an eight-yard touchdown reception. It was his first career touchdown catch, coming on the 212th catch of Jacobs' career to set a record for most receptions before scoring a receiving touchdown. With the receiving touchdown monkey finally off his back, Jacobs will look to add to his season total of two scrimmage touchdowns when the Packers travel to Jacksonville in Week 8.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE