Josh Jacobs Fantasy Week 18: Projections vs. Bears, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

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Running back Josh Jacobs faces a matchup against the 27th-ranked run defense in the NFL (133.4 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, when his Green Bay Packers play the Chicago Bears, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Should Jacobs be a player that you plug into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game versus the Bears? Before making that decision, here’s a look at the numbers and trends you need to know.

Should you start Jacobs on your fantasy team? Check out 4for4’s Who Should I Start tool to compare him against other players.

Josh Jacobs Week 18 Game Info

Let’s go into some of the upcoming game’s vital info, along with the projected fantasy points for Jacobs:

  • Matchup: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Date: January 5, 2025
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 16.5
  • Live Stream: Watch on Fubo
  • Josh Jacobs Fantasy Stats

    Here’s a peek at the fantasy figures of Jacobs this season:

  • Jacobs is among the top fantasy producers at his position, with 246.5 fantasy points (15.4 per game), fifth at his position and 19th in the league.
  • Looking at his past three games, Jacobs has averaged 15.1 fantasy points (45.2 total). He has rushed for 232 yards on 56 carries, with three touchdowns, and has 80 yards receiving on eight catches (eight targets).
  • Jacobs has 93 carries for 341 yards and seven touchdowns, plus 154 receiving yards on 12 catches (12 targets) in his past five games. He has accumulated 87.5 fantasy points (17.5 per game) during that stretch.
  • Josh Jacobs picked up 28.6 fantasy points — 26 carries, 106 yards, 3 TDs — in his best game of the season. That was in Week 12 versus the San Francisco 49ers.
  • Jacobs picked up 4.8 fantasy points — 14 carries, 43 yards — in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans, which was his worst game of the season.
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    Josh Jacobs Fantasy Game Log

    Week Opponent Fantasy Points Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rec TDs
    Week 1 @Eagles 10.4 16 84 0 0
    Week 2 @Colts 13.1 32 151 0 0
    Week 3 @Titans 4.8 14 43 0 0
    Week 4 @Vikings 7.8 9 51 0 0
    Week 5 @Rams 15.4 19 73 1 0
    Week 6 @Cardinals 9 18 62 0 0
    Week 7 @Texans 15.2 12 76 0 1
    Week 8 @Jaguars 24.5 25 127 2 0
    Week 9 @Lions 10.8 13 95 0 0
    Week 11 @Bears 19.4 18 76 1 0
    Week 12 @49ers 28.6 26 106 3 0
    Week 13 @Dolphins 17.7 19 43 1 0
    Week 14 @Lions 24.6 18 66 3 0
    Week 15 @Seahawks 17.6 26 94 1 0
    Week 16 @Saints 16.7 13 69 1 0
    Week 17 @Vikings 10.9 17 69 1 0

    Josh Jacobs vs. Bears

    Here are several relevant data points on the Bears outfit Jacobs will be matching up against:

  • Four players have put up more than 100 rushing yards in a game against the Bears this season.
  • Chicago has allowed 16 players to score at least one rushing touchdown against them this season.
  • The Bears have allowed at least two rushing touchdowns to two players this season.
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