The Green Bay Packers will have both their quarterback and running back available for Sunday’s NFC North showdown with the Detroit Lions. Not only will Jordan Love play through a groin injury, but running back Josh Jacobs is also expected to play through an ankle injury, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Jacobs injured his ankle during the Packers’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. He missed practice Wednesday but was confident in his ability to work through the injury and play Sunday. Jacobs was limited at practice on both Thursday and Friday.
“I’ll be good for game time,” Jacobs said Wednesday.
The Packers listed both Love and Jacobs as questionable.
Jacobs has rushed 145 times for 667 yards and three touchdowns while catching 17 passes for 115 yards and another touchdown over eight games this season, his first in Green Bay. Jacobs is averaging 83.4 rushing yards per game and almost 100 total yards per game.
Rainy conditions at Lambeau Field on Sunday will likely force the Packers to rely heavily on Jacobs and the run game. Can he gain tough yards against the Lions? Jacobs ranks second in yards after contact and fourth in missed tackles forced, per PFF.
The Packers have a bye in Week 10, so both Love and Jacobs will have time to heal following Sunday.
Inactives are due 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday. While Love and Jacobs are expected to play, less is known about the status of center Josh Myers (wrist, doubtful) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee, questionable).
