Why did the NFL fine Josh Jacobs? Details here
Josh Jacobs, a standout running back for the Green Bay Packers and formerly Las Vegas Raider, was recently fined $45,000 by the NFL for lowering his head into a tackler during Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans. The play went unpenalized during the game, however, this fine underscores the league's commitment to player safety. We decode the details of the fine and Jacobs' stats.
Fine details and league rules
The league announced that Jacobs has been fined $45,000 for "Unnecessary Roughness (use of the helmet)." This happened when Jacobs took a handoff lowering his head into Titans safety Quandre Diggs. Although the collision seemed ordinary at that time, and no flag was thrown, the NFL's review highlighted that Jacobs initiated contact with the helmet's crown, a hit the league aims to eliminate.
Debut season with Packers and 2023 season highlights
In the current 2024 season, Jacobs has had notable performances, totaling 233 rushing yards in 13 games with six TDs. On March 14, 2024, he signed a lucrative four-year, $48 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. Since the start of the season, Jacobs has amassed 278 yards from 62 attempts with three receptions and 20.7 attempts per game in his first three games.
RB's regular season and postseason career stats
Jacobs has impressive career stats, showcasing his performance across regular and postseason play. During the regular season play, he owns 1,367 attempts, 5,823 rushing yards, 4.3 YPC, and 46 rushing touchdowns in 76 games. However, he played only one postseason game in 2021 for the Raiders, racking up 13 attempts for 83 yards, with four catches averaging 11.0 in postseason play.
