Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Sun 12/13/20 2:43 PM 1 Comment
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs was considered questionable after practicing as a limited participant Thursday and Friday, but he's all set to play Week 14. The 22-year-old had only seven carries for 27 yards and three catches for 17 yards Week 12 and sat out last week's loss to the Falcons with the ankle injury. He gets a tough draw Sunday against a Colts run defense that's allowing 3.8 yards per carry.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Sun 12/13/20 12:13 AM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The second-year tailback received the questionable tag after practicing in a limited capacity Thursday and Friday, and he's on track to suit up Sunday. Jacobs sat out last week's win over the Jets after he sustained the ankle sprain Week 12, but it appears his absence will be limited to a single game.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Fri 12/11/20 4:37 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts after logging limited practices both Thursday and Friday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs sat out Wednesday's session, but the fact that he practiced Thursday and Friday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- would seem to bode well for his Week 14 availability. Final confirmation of the running back's status will arrive once the Raiders inactives are released in advance of Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Thu 12/10/20 5:44 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It remains to be seen how the Raiders list Jacobs for Sunday's game against the Colts, but his return to the field Thursday, albeit in a limited capacity, suggests that the running back has a chance to return to action this weekend. If that doesn't happen, however, Devontae Booker would be in line to lead the team's backfield again, with Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick on hand to work in complementary/change-of-pace roles.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Wed 12/9/20 4:32 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Jon Gruden was pessimistic Monday about Jacobs' chances of suiting up Sunday against the Colts, and not much seems to have changed two days later. If Jacobs is forced to miss a second consecutive game, Devontae Booker would be in line to headline Vegas' backfield again, with Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick also on hand.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Mon 12/7/20 4:29 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Coach Jon Gruden said Monday that he doesn't have much confidence that Jacobs (ankle) will be available for Sunday's game against the Colts, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs didn't practice at all before being ruled out for last weekend's narrow win over the Jets, and it looks like he could be trending toward a two-game absence due to an ankle sprain. Devontae Booker was ineffective in the lead role versus New York, but he could get another chance to handle a notable workload against Indianapolis' stout defensive front.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Sat 12/5/20 10:29 AM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Jets, but the Raiders are hopeful the running back can return in Week 14, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's a bit of an optimistic tone considering the running back didn't practice all week. Of course, the Raiders would like to have their star running back healthy as the team pushes for a playoff spot, but the tone of Saturday's latest report seems to suggest it'll once again come down to Jacobs' practice status later next week. For now, expect Devontae Booker to get the bulk of the carries in Jacobs' absence.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Fri 12/4/20 3:25 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Jets, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Now that Jacobs is ruled out, look for Devontae Booker to head the Raiders' Week 13 backfield, with Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick available to handle complementary/change-of-pace duties Sunday. Jacobs now will target a potential return to action Dec. 13 against the Colts.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Thu 12/3/20 5:17 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs has now missed back-to-back practices due to an ankle sprain sustained during last weekend's blowout loss to the Falcons. It's been suggested that the issue is relatively minor and that Jacobs still has a shot to suit up Week 13, but he'd most likely need to practice in some capacity Friday in order to play during Sunday's game against the Jets. Devontae Booker and Jalen Richard, both of whom are practicing in full, would stand to lead Las Vegas' backfield if Jacobs can't go.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Wed 12/2/20 6:07 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network previously suggested that Jacobs has a chance to play through his ankle sprain Sunday against the Jets, but with a missed practice under his belt to start the week, the running back's status needs to be monitored in the coming days. If he's limited or out this weekend, Devontae Booker and Jalen Richard would be next up for touches in the Las Vegas backfield.