Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Wed 10/6/21 5:54 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
After missing back-to-back games, Jacobs returned to action in Monday night's loss to the Chargers, logging 36 of a possible 57 snaps on offense while carrying 13 times for 40 yards and catching all five of his targets for 17 yards. With no reported setbacks in the contest, we suspect that Jacobs' limitations Wednesday were indicative of rep management versus an injury setback. Meanwhile, fellow RB Peyton Barber missed the Raiders' first practice of the week with a toe injury and is in danger of missing this Sunday's game against the Bears.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Mon 10/4/21 11:55 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs rushed 13 times for 40 yards and caught all five of his targets for 17 yards in Monday night's 28-14 loss to the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs made his first appearance since Week 1 but found it tough to move the ball against Los Angeles' rush defense. On the bright side, he contributed a handful of receptions in the passing game, overall garnering a healthy 18 touches in his return to Las Vegas' backfield. That involvement should offer encouragement surrounding Jacobs' stock as he aims to put his early-season injury concerns behind him and look ahead to Week 5's matchup against the Bears.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Mon 10/4/21 6:49 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (ankle) is listed as active Monday against the Chargers in L.A.
EDGE Analysis
After sitting out the past two games due to ankle and toe injuries, Jacobs is back in action following limited showings at every Week 4 practice. His workload remains to be seen, though. There's a chance he shares early-down work with Peyton Barber and yields most change-of-pace duties to Kenyan Drake, but Jacobs nonetheless is available to the Raiders offense again.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Sat 10/2/21 3:53 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Chargers and likely will be a game-time decision, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs was spotted participating in Saturday's practice, but the Raiders understandably have been cautious with the 2019 first-round pick, holding him out both of the last two games. According to coach Jon Gruden, Jacobs will be put through a pre-game gauntlet to determine his status ahead of the divisional contest. While the team spent lavishly on the acquisition of Kenyan Drake this offseason, it's been veteran castoff Peyton Barber who has taken on a heavy workload with Jacobs sidelined, logging a 23-111-1 rushing line in last week's win over the Dolphins. Expect to see another heavy dose of Barber in the event Jacobs is sidelined Monday.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Fri 10/1/21 6:48 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (ankle) remained limited at practice Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs, who missed the Raiders' last two games, is making progress having logged back-to-back limited practice sessions, but coach Jon Gruden indicated Thursday that the running back is viewed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Chargers. Saturday's final injury report will confirm whether that is indeed Jacobs' Week 4 designation, but if he's limited or out versus Los Angeles, Peyton Barber -- who logged a 23/111/1 rushing line and caught three passes in a Week 3 win over Miami -- would once again be in line for added work in tandem with Kenyan Drake.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Thu 9/30/21 3:54 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs, who has missed two straight games, was unable to practice at all last week, so his return to the field Thursday is no doubt a step in the right direction. However, when asked about the running back's chances of playing Monday night against the Chargers, coach Jon Gruden said, "We'll see. I'd say he's questionable at the moment." If Jacobs is out or limited Monday, Peyton Barber would once again be in line for added work in the Raiders' rushing attack in tandem with Kenyan Drake.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Sun 9/26/21 2:39 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
With Jacobs missing his second straight contest, the Raiders will once again turn to Kenyan Drake and Peyton Barber to share the team's backfield duties Sunday. It's a time-share that resulted in Drake logging seven carries for nine yards and five catches for 46 yards (on 47 snaps) while Barber recorded 13 carries for 32 yards (on 19 snaps) in the Raiders' 26-17 victory over Pittsburgh in Week 2. While Barber figures to maintain an early down/short-yardage presence and looks like a TD-dependent fantasy play this week, Drake's ability to contribute as a pass catcher gives him a degree of PPR utility versus Miami.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Fri 9/24/21 3:46 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (ankle) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Jacobs trending toward his second straight missed game, Kenyan Drake and Peyton Barber once again are in line to share the Raiders' backfield duties this weekend. It's an arrangement that yielded Drake seven carries for nine yards and five catches for 46 yards (on 47 snaps) and Barber 13 carries for 32 yards (on 19 snaps) in the Raiders' Week 2 win over the Steelers.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Thu 9/23/21 4:56 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs was also listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's session. With Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal having previously relayed that coach Jon Gruden considered the running back "very questionable" for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, it looks as though Kenyan Drake and Peyton Barber are trending toward continuing to share the Raiders' backfield duties this weekend.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (10) Wed 9/22/21 3:35 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (10)
Jacobs (toe/ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Per Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, coach Jon Gruden previously referred to Jacobs as "very questionable" for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The running back's absence from practice Wednesday would seem to reinforce his cloudy Week 3 status. If Jacobs is sidelined once again this weekend, Kenyan Drake and Peyton Barber will continue to handle the team's backfield duties versus Miami.