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Jacobs has been the Packers’ most consistent offensive performer. Can he solve their red zone issues?
The Packers can’t get out of their own way in the red zone, this much is clear. Between misfiring on passes, penalties, turnovers, and general incompetence, they just can’t seem to execute their offense when it matters most.
Along with their ongoing pass rush malaise, this seems to be the Packers’ biggest problem right now. And it’s unavoidable — unless the Packers figure out how to score all their touchdowns from at least 20 yards away, sooner or later they’re going to have to execute in the red zone.
And if they’re going to figure it out in the red zone, the easiest solution might just be handing the ball to Josh Jacobs until he scores.
Though the Packers have gotten good performances from a bunch of different players on offense this year, Jacobs has been their most consistent producer. He’s pounding out yards on the ground and has become a bigger part of the passing game lately. If other players can’t step up, relying on Jacobs might be the Packers’ best option as they get close to the goal line.
Ryan Wood argues that the Packers need to keep feeding Josh Jacobs as much as they can, especially in the red zone.
Speaking of Jacobs, he collected his 50th career rushing touchdown at a very opportune time.
Love’s pick was bad, but he played better overall against the Bears.
The Packers have a lot of work to do to lock up their playoff spot, but they’re in the driver’s seat for now.
The police are asking people to stop using ATVs to chase after an emu they’ve been trying to catch, but now that I type it out I can see why they’re having a hard time getting people to stop.
