And if he doesn't stay healthy, we have one less body (M Loyd) to consider.
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RB Josh Jacobs, GB (1 Viewer)
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BlackCrowes
Footballguy
traded him straight up for Pickens in redraft. needed help at WR.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
They in the same zip code for me. I own Jacobs in both my leagues and personally wouldn't move him for Pickens. All leagues are different though. For me injuries happen so Pickens and Jacobs is a toss up. The problem is Pickens is also tied to Wilson. He goes down Pickens does also. Steelers offense would love to throw 20 times and play defense winning 14-10. Give me Jacobs but i see your side of it needing wrs
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Yes sir. Love the 4 catches for 58 yards. Mr Jordan Love took a 1 yard TD run from him. Smh. Healthy and thriving.
I would add Brooks for free. He had more snaps than Wilson last game.
ETA: last 3 weeks
That's exactly my point.
If Jacobs goes down, and it's possibly a split between Wilson and Brooks...why bother trading for one of them?
Was thinking of trading Akers for Wilson, but Akers would probably be a full replacement for A. Jones if he got injured.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
This is just my opinion for what it's worth. I'm an old school hand cuff guy. Especially as we head into the playoffs.
I just don't think you can look at snaps when all three are healthy and say Brooks is playing more therefore he would play more if Jacobs goes down. I personally think if Jacobs goes down Wilson slides into his role and Brooks sees a slight bump in touches. All my opinion. I'm in two leagues.. Own Jacobs in both and also own Wilson in both. I could swap for Brooks if I choose, but like i said I think Wilson would be the only one to hold value. Imo. Let's just pray Jacobs finishes strong. Thats way better
I don't think Wilson slides into handling 80% of carries of Jacobs goes down. I'd anticipate a near 50/50 split.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
I also don't think Wilson gets Jacobs 80 percent usage. He isn't Jacobs. I think going into the year people didn't think Jacobs would get this usage with the Packers track record. 50/50? Brooks has 13 carries on the year. 32 total carries in two years. The beauty of fantasy football is the polite disagreements. 60/40 Wilson at worst. Any Packers homers want to chime in? I'm open to changing my stance for sure.
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Good discussion.
What kind of back is Brooks vs. Wilson?
I've seen plenty of film on Wilson and he seems to fit the bill. No clue on Brooks who seems to be in on third downs more. Brooks better with pass protection.
Need some education here.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
There is no handcuff- maybe Wilson gets 50-60% of touches but he is just not Josh Jacobs. GB is not a place where it’s a lions share for any RB that is there. Jacob’s is getting what he does because he’s Jacob’s.
Welp, so much for that.
Had a trade out there for my Akers for their E. Wilson and he accepted.
He's to no injury to Jacobs!
I am a Packers homer.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
100 yards and 3 tds. Dudes been ballin.. Please stay healthy.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Wilson 9 carries.
Brooks 4 carries.
Brooks 4 carries.
Chris Brooks rushed four times for 11 yards and caught 1-of-1 targets for 15 yards in the Packers’ Week 12 win over the 49ers.
Brooks is stealing the Packers’ No. 2 RB role from Emanuel Wilson. Brooks totaled a season-high 25 offensive snaps, contributing as a rusher, receiver, pass-blocker and run-blocker in this one. He led Packers RBs on third and fourth down, taking 10-of-16 possible snaps, and even out-snapped Josh Jacobs in the two-minute drill, three-to-two. Brooks is a worthwhile bench stash, offering RB5-viability against the Dolphins in Week 13.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
You quoted Rotoworld writers. When I first read the opinion on the site, I thought it was funny they would say he is stealing the #2 role. Just feels like they don't even have this #2 role they are mentioning. I don't think even the coaches know what it would look like if Jacobs went down. I think what we know for certain is with Jacobs healthy, Brooks and Wilson have different roles. I will say I like the discussion and it has me leaning to not handcuff Jacobs because whats the point? I just feel better about myself when I handcuff going into the playoffs. In the end, it's still, please stay healthy Jacobs.
Seems like a sizeable leap there. Brooks didn’t have a single rush until the 4th qtr and didn’t see any touches until it was already 31-10. His catch was in the 3rd qtr after he had a 15 yard penalty and killed the drive. Wilson actually got touches in the first half when the score was closer.
Edit: I see now it was Roto’s commentary lol.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Yep. To be fair, snap usage says he is used for specific things, but when they want someone to simply to rush the ball outside of Jacobs it sure seems like Wilson is the guy. All my opinion of course.
Sure. I just like Brooks. He looked good for Miami as a rook the few times he was in and I think it says a lot about him as a player to get poached off the TS and find a role on the field with a new team. I don't have the space to stash him RN, but he's been on and off my roster a few times this season as I rotate preemptive pickups. Wilson looks good too. Both are right at 5.0 ypc through their first two years.
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
Time to start Jacobs over CMC I think ... never thought I would be saying that.
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
In GB that means sitting outside. I think JJ has a great day running at home vs a Miami team playing in the cold at GB on Turkey Day
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Has 202 carries on the season. 18 per game. At that average it puts him over that dreaded 300 for the season. Wonder if that's even a thought for coaches? Dudes a warrior. Also young.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Barkley and Henry both over 220 carries for season. Kyrem Williams surprisenly over 200. That's 4 rbs on pace for over 300 carries. Kinda crazy.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
I think Jacobs is the true workhorse. The guy. The man. When the man is healthy the other guys have basic roles. I think Brooks provides a much different role then a Wilson. His role seems to mesh well with what they want from Jacobs. Wilson may have been out snapped by Brooks, but he doubled Brooks in carries. I think if Jacobs goes down then Brooks role stays the same and Wilson slides into Jacobs super super super light. All my opinion of course.
So E. Wilson is the first and second round thumper and Brooks is the third down back?
Really want to protect myself as much as possible, but if these guys carve up the pie in the case of a Jacobs injury I'm screwed anyway. Has me thinking I should just drop either of them and go after a flier (Abdullah, T. Spears, K. Vidal) who could grap the entire pie.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
I doubt it, Jacobs and Barkley are probably only 2 yr mercenaries and the teams will have plans to replace them the moment they slow down
Big Nate
Footballguy
This is true for every single player.
Jacobs is the guy, until he is not. Eventually the people will be able to say, "see he slowed down and was no good!". Right now GB is trying to win and make a run in playoffs and Jacobs is doing well. He's in line for another top 10 RB finish.
He's on pace for his 3rd top 10 finish and overall will have 6 top 20 finishes. He's a great RB but for some reason gets the disrespect. He also lead the league in rushing in 2022.
So if I'm reading you correctly, if given the choice, you'd have Wilson as a handcuff? Even though he'd be a "super light" Jacobs.
If that means 65% of Jacob's production, I'd take it.
Looking to either hold Wilson, grab Brooks, or dump both of them for another high ceiling RB before kickoff.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Yep. I'm in two leagues total. I roster Jacobs in both leagues. I also have Wilson in both leagues. I don't roster Brooks in either and I could for free. Its a choice. All my opinion of course.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Not bad for a 3rd/4th rd pick this season.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
Still think the Raiders should’ve never let him go but good for these guys to go from loser franchises to winners
Judge Smails
Footballguy
Dude is tough at the goal line. I’ll give him that.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Luv u buddy.
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
Dynasty - Hate that I have to cheer for a Packer on my team, but he has been a stud. He was my RB4, but now my RB2 behind Barkley and ahead of JTaylor (also had CMC).
If I get knocked out of playoffs, see if I can move him for a big payday.
If I get knocked out of playoffs, see if I can move him for a big payday.
Big Nate
Footballguy
Never a bad idea to see if you can get a haul for a player at his peak value but why not keep him for another run next year?
Barkley, Taylor, and Jacobs is a nice 3 RB group to make another run. The goal is to win and you have 3 backs that can give you another run next year. CMC too if he is back and you didn't trade him.
packer_junkie
Footballguy
Should have been 4 tds hahaha
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
I own Jacobs playing against Love for a playoff spot so that would have been a wash for me.
