The Green Bay Packers enter a crucial three-game stretch against each of their NFC North rivals, but they are dealing with several injuries to key players. That includes running back Josh Jacobs, who exited last week's win over the New York Giants due to a knee injury.
Jacobs is considered a true game-time decision after drawing the questionable tag on the Packers' final injury report ahead of their game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.
According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, while Jacobs is "pushing to play," the Packers' decision is "truly up in air." His status will likely depend on the pre-game workout.
It's worth noting that the Packers elevated running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad to the gameday roster, which, at the very least, shows there's a real chance Jacobs will miss this game. It highlights the uncertainty.
Emanuel Wilson will lead the Packers' backfield if Josh Jacobs is unable to go in Week 12 vs. Vikings
Emanuel Wilson is the primary backup to Jacobs and will become the Packers' starting running back if Jacobs can't go. Last week against the Giants, Wilson had 11 carries for 40 yards and a touchdown, while also catching one pass for nine yards.
The Packers will likely also use Chris Brooks, whose value as a blocker could be important against the Vikings' exotic blitzes. However, last week indicated that he won't become a big-time contributor as a runner. He only had one carry for eight yards against the Giants.
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Former Packers running back Aaron Jones, who will stand on the opposite sideline on Sunday, is a big fan of Wilson's.
"Just his work ethic," Jones said. "When he would get his opportunities, what he would do with the ball, he'd always make the most of every opportunity he got whether it was one carry in a game, one carry in practice, or five or 10, whatever it may be. He would make the most of it, and you can tell that he was very hungry, always finding ways to get better."
The good news is that Jacobs avoided a significant injury last week, but with a quick turnaround to the Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions, sitting him this weekend might be the smartest approach.