Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs had the NFL world buzzing after his brilliant play during their "Monday Night Football" showdown against the New Orleans Saints. Jacobs had the Packers' offense rolling early on in the Week 16 showdown.

The Green Bay Packers destroyed the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football,” with the final score settling in at 34-0. It looked like it could be a big night for star running back Josh Jacobs early on,

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pushes New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu out of the way during an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

After enduring the worst season of his career last year in Las Vegas, Jacobs has bounced back in a big way with the Green Bay Packers. Jacobs has recaptured the form he showed in 2022, when he led the NFL in rushing and earned All-Pro honors with the Raiders.

Yes, most important is the production and load he takes off Love — Jacobs ranks No. 5 in the NFL in total yards (1,556). But don’t underestimate the tone he sets early in games with his physical running style, and the effect it’s had on his teammates.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs dismissed any injury concerns after he left Monday Night Football vs. the Saints early.

Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ... It being a short week, getting him ready for Minnesota." Even being limited, Josh Jacobs still had a good game. He finished with 69 rushing yards on 13 carries and a touchdown and added ...

Jacobs did not see a ton of action against the Saints but he still led the Packers with 69 rushing yards and a touchdown on 13 carries to go with 38 receiving yards on four receptions and four targets. As for Carr, he can be expected to sit out the rest of the season, given his injury and the Saints being out of playoff contention already.

Tyrann Mathieu got sent into another dimensional plane by Josh Jacobs' stiff arm. The Packers scored two plays later. They also had a big 17-play, 96-yard touchdown drive on their following possession. Jacobs finished up that drive with a TD run.

It’s the season of giving, so why not treat your teammates to a little gift, right? That’s exactly what Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs did, buying his entire offensive line custom-made pendants with their numbers.

Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs finished the Week 16 game against New Orleans with 69 rushing yards, 38 receiving yards, and one touchdown.