Is Josh Jacobs playing today? Exploring Raiders RB's availability status for Week 17

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Is Josh Jacobs playing today in Week 17?

It's the penultimate week of the NFL regular season, and the Las Vegas Raiders need Josh Jacobs back. After an improbable run, they find themselves one game back of the final Wild Card spot in the AFC, with several teams vying for that same spot. Without Jacobs, their path is much harder. Is he going to suit up this weekend?

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Is Josh Jacobs playing today?

Josh Jacobs is probably not playing today. The running back missed last week's contest and is listed as doubtful. He's considered a game-time decision, but it doesn't look likely.

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#Update: Jacobs is officially ruled out of the game against the Colts.

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Via USA Today, interim head coach Antonio Pierce said:

“That’s going to be a game time decision, just be honest with you. I mean, no need to rush it. If he can go at one o’clock on Sunday, I’m happy with that.”

Ultimately, it doesn't look as if he will be able to go at 1:00 EST when the Raiders kick off with the Indianapolis Colts, the team currently holding the seventh and final spot in the AFC playoffs.

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It's been an injury-marred season for Jacobs, whose production has taken a hit. The NFL's leading rusher in 2022 has earned 233 carries for 805 yards and six touchdowns this season.

A loss drops their postseason chances to less than 1%, while a win gives them a 30% chance of sneaking into the playoffs, so a lot hinges on today's result.


Josh Jacobs Fantasy Outlook

If Josh Jacobs does play, he faces a porous run defense. The Colts have been the 30th-best defense against running backs in fantasy football. That's a tremendous matchup for the fantasy championship.

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Josh Jacobs may not play today
Josh Jacobs may not play today

Unfortunately, he's probably not going to play, which leaves owners without many options at this stage. Backup Zamir White has 42 total touches for 230 yards and a touchdown in the past two games as the starter.

Jeff WIlson Jr. is projected by ESPN to get 11.0 points and he's available in 83.4% of ESPN leagues. Tyjae Spears, projected at 10.7, is up for grabs in 58.2% of leagues. Justice Hill, with a 9.2-point projection, is still available in 83.6% of leagues. The options are slim, but these are who many may have to turn to.

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