Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Fri 10/15/21 2:33 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (illness) didn't practice Friday, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
In a rarity this season, Jacobs didn't appear on the first injury report of Week 6 prep, only to show up as a non-participant Thursday due to an illness. The ailment is keeping him out of drills for a second straight session Friday, so it remains to be seen how the Raiders will list him for Sunday's contest at Denver. Another absence for Jacobs likely would result in Peyton Barber handling most of the early down work out of the backfield, while Kenyan Drake and Jalen Richard would be poised for more snaps than usual.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Thu 10/14/21 7:46 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs didn't practice Thursday due to an illness, Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs just can't avoid the injury report this season. While he avoided it entirely Wednesday, he made yet another appearance Thursday, only this time for non-injury reasons. It's unclear whether the illness is related to COVID-19, but his status should be watched closely to get a sense of his potential to play Sunday at Denver. If Jacobs sits out for the third time this season, Peyton Barber likely would got most of the work on early downs, with Kenyan Drake and Jalen Richard serving as change-of-pace options out of the Raiders backfield.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Sun 10/10/21 8:49 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs rushed 15 times for 48 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of five targets for 19 yards in the Raiders' 20-9 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs was once again the unequivocal lead back, but for the third time in as many contests this season, his overall rushing touches were limited by game script. The third-year back was able to give his overall fantasy numbers a nice boost by finding the end zone from one yard out early in the fourth quarter, his first touchdown since Week 1. The 15 carries Jacobs saw qualified as a season high, and he'll perhaps have even more opportunity on the ground in a Week 6 road matchup against the Broncos.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Thu 10/7/21 5:47 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
Jacobs (ankle) practiced fully Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Jacobs was limited Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday paves the way for him to continue to head the Raiders' backfield Sunday against the Bears. With fellow RB Peyton Barber sidelined by a toe injury and change-of-pace back Kenyan Drake having logged limited touches in Week 4, Jacobs figures to be busy this weekend against a Chicago defense that has allowed an average of 112.0 rushing yards per game to date.
Josh Jacobs RB GB (5) Wed 10/6/21 5:54 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
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 (5) Mon 10/4/21 11:55 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
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 (5) Mon 10/4/21 6:49 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
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 (5) Sat 10/2/21 3:53 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
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 (5) Fri 10/1/21 6:48 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
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 (5) Thu 9/30/21 3:54 PM
Josh Jacobs
RB GB (5)
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.