Josh Jacobs Week 8 Preview vs. the Steelers

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs will face a mediocre run defense in Week 8 (Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET), versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are ranked 18th in terms of rushing yards allowed, at 115.8 per game.

Jacobs has accumulated a team-leading 414 yards rushing on 111 attempts (69.0 ypg), with eight rushing scores. Jacobs has also reeled in 16 passes for 179 yards.

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Jacobs vs. the Steelers

• Jacobs vs the Steelers (since 2021): No games
• The Steelers have given up 100 or more yards to three opposing rushers during the 2025 season.
• Pittsburgh has allowed one or more rushing TDs to three opposing players this year.
• The Steelers have allowed two or more rushing TDs to just one opposing rusher this season.
• The 115.8 rushing yards per game given up by the Steelers defense makes them the NFL's 18th-ranked rush defense.
• Opponents of the Steelers have put up four touchdowns on the ground (0.7 per game). The Steelers' defense is seventh in the NFL in that category.

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Jacobs Rushing Insights

• Jacobs has hit the rushing yards over in three of five opportunities (60.0%).
• The Packers pass on 49.9% of their plays and run on 50.1%. They are 21st in NFL action in points scored.
• His team has attempted 177 rushes this season. He's taken 111 of those carries (62.7%).
• Jacobs has scored at least one rushing touchdown five times this year, inclduing multiple rushing TDs three times.
• He has 44.4% of his team's 18 offensive touchdowns this season (eight).
• He has 28 red zone rushing carries (80.0% of his team's rushing attempts inside the red zone).

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Jacobs' Recent Performance