Josh Jacobs Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Vikings

In Week 17 (Sunday at 4:25 PM ET), RB Josh Jacobs and the Green Bay Packers will face the Minnesota Vikings, who have the second-ranked run defense in the NFL (87.1 yards allowed per game).

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Jacobs vs. Vikings Game Info

• Matchup: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings
• Game Day: December 29, 2024
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 15.3
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 16.5
• Projected Rushing Yards: 90.24
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.67
• Projected Receiving Yards: 19.65
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.10

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Jacobs Fantasy Performance

• Jacobs has been coming through for fantasy managers this season, as his 235.6 fantasy points (15.7 per game) rank him fourth at the RB position and 18th overall.
• In his last three games, Jacobs has picked up 58.9 fantasy points (19.6 per game), running for 229 yards and scoring five touchdowns on 57 carries. He has also contributed 80 yards on eight catches (eight targets) as a receiver.
• Jacobs has posted 105.2 fantasy points (21.0 per game) over his last five games, rushing for 378 yards with nine touchdowns on 102 carries. He has also contributed 154 yards on 12 catches (13 targets) as a receiver.
• The peak of Jacobs' season as a fantasy producer came against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12, as he posted 28.6 fantasy points by running for 106 yards and three TDs on 26 attempts.
• From a fantasy perspective, Josh Jacobs delivered his lowest fantasy-point total of the campaign (4.8 points) in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, running for 43 yards on 14 carries with one catch for five yards.

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Vikings Defensive Performance

• Five players have registered over 300 yards passing in a game against Minnesota this season.
• The Vikings have allowed 11 players to pass for at least one TD in a game this year.
• Minnesota has allowed at least two TD passes to six opposing QBs this year.
• Three players have passed for at least three TDs in a game versus the Vikings this year.
• A total of eight players have recorded over 100 yards receiving in a game against Minnesota this year.
• A total of 20 players have hauled in a touchdown pass against the Vikings this season.
• Minnesota has allowed two players to catch two or more touchdown passes in a game this season.
• The Vikings have allowed two players to put up over 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• A total of six players have run for at least one touchdown against Minnesota this season.
• The Vikings have allowed one player to score more than one rushing TD in a game this year.

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