Josh Jacobs broke a finger in the first quarter on Sunday. His finger got caught in a defender’s facemask. After the incident, the running back had trouble holding onto the ball, according to LaFleur.

“Hopefully we can do something to get him out there playing,” LaFleur said, according to ESPN. The coach did not say whether Jacobs could play in the upcoming game despite the broken finger. No specific recovery timeline was announced initially.

After the injury, Jacobs had just four carries for a total of five yards. The situation is particularly significant for Green Bay because the three-time Pro Bowler had already missed six games this season. He had previously been placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.

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The Packers were already without MarShawn Lloyd against New England. The running back, who leads Green Bay in 2026 with 57 carries, was out with a knee injury.

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As a result, Kaleb Johnson took on a larger share of the backfield workload. Johnson rushed for 68 yards on 14 carries and scored a touchdown. His performance helped Green Bay keep its offense productive despite Jacobs’ early exit.

The Packers face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10. A bye week follows. Whether Josh Jacobs will be ready for the matchup with Minnesota depends on how his injured finger progresses and whether he can securely hold onto the ball.