Josh Jacobs

Josh Jacobs' 2026 outlook is murky at best right now, with a possible suspension looming. Josh Jacobs has been charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal damage. The NFL's selective nature with suspensions in terms of length when they are handed out is all over the map. I wouldn't be surprised to see Jacobs suspended this season, but I would also not be shocked if he wasn't suspended or the suspension didn't hit until the 2027 season. With all of this uncertainty swirling around Jacobs, I'm avoiding him in most drafts unless he slips way past ADP. Josh Jacobs has been the RB8 and RB9 in fantasy points per game during his two seasons in Green Bay. he dealt with a knee injury last season, which impacted his snap share and effectiveness. Last year, after Week 6, he surpassed 60% of the snaps in only two games. I wouldn't be surprised to see Green Bay limit his playing time to an extent this year to keep him healthy all year, but that's just a projection. I also wouldn't be shocked to see them run him out there for 70-80% of the snaps weekly if his body can hold up. Last year, he ranked 22nd in explosive run rate and 19th in missed tackle rate (per Fantasy Points Data). Jacobs' touchdown equity in the Green Bay offense has helped him a ton over the last two seasons, as he has averaged 15 total touchdowns per season while ranking ninth and fifth in red zone touches. Jacobs is a wild-card pick for the 2026 fantasy season. If you select him, I would prioritize MarShawn Lloyd in your draft plan.

Josh Jacobs has been charged with two misdemeanors following an incident in May. His initial court date is set for mid-November. The NFL is conducting its own investigation, and a suspension could soon follow.

Fantasy Impact

It's important to remember that the NFL has the ability to either suspend Jacobs at the start of the season or wait until the legal process is over. If they wait, then Jacobs will likely not face suspension until next year. If not, we could be looking at a potential 6-8 game absence, though that is more of an educated guess at this point. For anyone taking Jacobs in drafts right now, Marshawn Lloyd is a must-have handcuff and is a great target for Zero-RB builds.