ss Injury Update: The workhorse running back who carried the load through 10 games suffers a serious knee injury while leading the offense against the Giants defense: “I’ve never played a game this brutal in my life…”
Injury Update: The workhorse running back who carried the load through 10 games suffers a serious knee injury while leading the offense against the Giants defense: “I’ve never played a game this brutal in my life…”Green Bay, Wisconsin – 19/11/2025.
In a nail-biting game that ended with a narrow 27-20 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, the Green Bay Packers not only earned valuable points but also faced a major concern when running back Josh Jacobs had to leave the field due to a serious knee injury. The incident occurred in the first half, when Jacobs – the leader of the rushing attack with 648 yards through 10 games – was powering forward into a violent collision with the Giants defense.
Jacobs, 27 years old, suddenly collapsed on the turf in excruciating pain, unable to get up and requiring immediate medical attention.
The sight of him trying to push himself up with his hands only to fail left the entire sideline in stunned silence. The team confirmed it was a knee injury (knee contusion), with imaging tests scheduled for Monday to determine the severity. Doctors fear it could involve ligament damage that threatens to end his promising season early, though the initial assessment suggests surgery may not be required.
After the game, in the locker room with red-rimmed eyes, Jacobs shared his raw emotions: “I’ve never played a game this brutal in my life. They were coming from every direction, and the only thing I was thinking about was keeping my feet to lead the drive. I felt my knee bend in a horrifying way I never want to experience again. But I still tried to hold on for a few more seconds. That’s my responsibility, that’s my job for this team.”
Jacobs has become a reliable pillar of the Packers offense, posting impressive numbers: 648 rushing yards and 11 TDs through more than half the season, leading the team in touches. His potential absence would be a massive blow to the running game, which already faced heavy pressure from the Giants defense. Head coach Matt LaFleur expressed his support: “We’ll pray for the best outcome, but we have to prepare for every possibility.”
Jordan Love, who directly benefited from Jacobs’ effort before he left the field, didn’t hide his gratitude: “He fought until the very last second. I owe him a lot.” This victory not only helped the Packers strengthen their position in the NFC North race (now 6-3-1) but also underscored the fragility of a key offensive piece amid the brutal collisions of the NFL.
The entire team is anxiously awaiting the test results, hoping Jacobs can return soon to continue his promising journey. With the resilience he has shown, this young man will surely be an inspiration to his teammates. The Packers now need to unite more than ever to overcome the challenge.
