Josh Jacobs

When you find a running back as big as Jacobs is (5-foot-10, 216 pounds) who can play all three-downs, you want to take a close look at him. One of my favorite things about Jacobs was that he does this stutter-step movement as he approaches the line of scrimmage, almost as if he's indecisive, but then plants his foot and bursts up the field in a hurry. He will try to bounce runs outside and make something out of nothing, but he doesn't have the burst and speed Saquon Barkley does to do the same thing. He is a quick-twitch running back for someone who's nearly 220 pounds and he is built extremely proportionate and not easy to tackle. Shows his natural athleticism when returning kickoffs, too. Him not participating in the Combine shouldn't negatively affect his draft value.

Josh Jacobs (shoulder) ruled out Week 17

Josh Jacobs (shoulder/illness) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Fantasy Impact

Jacobs was doubtful heading into the season finale and now has been officially ruled out. He will finish his rookie campaign with 242 carries for 1,150 yards to go along with 20 catches for 166 receiving yards and seven total touchdowns. Jacobs should be fully recovered from his shoulder injury during the off-season. With Jacobs ruled out, look for Dwayne Washington and Jalen Richard to lead the Raiders backfield Week 17.