Josh Jacobs: Fantasy Football's Sleeper

0:00On March 31, Green Bay Packers running back, Josh Jacobs keeps getting slept on in fantasy football circles, even by big names like Matthew Berry, from NBC Sports. In his early 2026 positional rankings for one quarterback PPR Lee's, Berry slots Jacobs as the running back 13. That's why when you consider Jacobs has delivered back to back top 10 per game finishes. It's still early op season, so drafts and free agency moves could shake things up before week 1. But Jacobs is locked into a heavy workload with the Packers, posting rock solid number one running back results over his two years there. No major backups have stepped up yet to steal touches. Folks in the industry, including pioneers like Berry, just undervalue him despite the consistent production. Since joining Green Bay in 2024, he's six league-wide and carries with 535, plus exactly 36 receptions. Each year, he's topped 1,200 scrimmage yards and hit at least 13 touchdowns, both seasons.

1:02Now with his old backup Emanuel Wilson off to Seattle, about 100 touches are open in the backfield and Green Bay hasn't filled that gap. That sets Jacobs up for an even bigger role. Plus, under coach Matt LaFloor's sharp offense and with a strong defense, Gainescripts favor him. Only Derek Henry beat Jacobs last year, on goal line carries inside the five yard line, both over 80%. That equity gives him a high floor and ceiling, making him a safe bet to climb into elite running back one territory come draft time.