The Green Bay Packers destroyed the New Orleans Saints on “Monday Night Football,” with the final score settling in at 34-0. It looked like it could be a big night for star running back Josh Jacobs early on,

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs had the NFL world buzzing after his brilliant play during their "Monday Night Football" showdown against the New Orleans Saints. Jacobs had the Packers' offense rolling early on in the Week 16 showdown.

After enduring the worst season of his career last year in Las Vegas, Jacobs has bounced back in a big way with the Green Bay Packers. Jacobs has recaptured the form he showed in 2022, when he led the NFL in rushing and earned All-Pro honors with the Raiders.

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pushes New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu out of the way during an NFL game on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Packers running back Josh Jacobs dismissed any injury concerns after he left Monday Night Football vs. the Saints early.

Such is the quest for perfection for an offense that might have to score well into the 30s to win a playoff game in Detroit, Minnesota or Philadelphia. The Packers scored 29, 29 and 31 against the Eagles, Vikings and Lions this season, respectively, but lost each game.

Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ... It being a short week, getting him ready for Minnesota." Even being limited, Josh Jacobs still had a good game. He finished with 69 rushing yards on 13 carries and a touchdown and added ...

Yes, most important is the production and load he takes off Love — Jacobs ranks No. 5 in the NFL in total yards (1,556). But don’t underestimate the tone he sets early in games with his physical running style, and the effect it’s had on his teammates.

The Green Bay Packers took care of business against the New Orleans Saints and clinched a playoff spot. While they won't get the gift of a division championship this season, Josh Jacobs made sure his offensive line was well-recognized for their part in his season.

It will be a rivalry renewed this week at U.S. Bank Stadium when the Green Bay Packers (11-4) take on the Minnesota Vikings (13-2). Packers coach Matt LaFleur i

Cincinnati Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase leads UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 50 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 17.