Packers get Josh Jacobs injury timeline after finger surgery update

The Green Bay Packers showed they could get the job done without Josh Jacobs, defeating the New England Patriots 45-27 in their Week 9 matchup on Sunday. The running back was forced out early after injuring his finger, and subsequent reports indicated that he would need surgery to address the issue. Further updates have now shed light on how long Jacobs is expected to remain sidelined.CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that Jacobs is expected to miss no more than three weeks. The 28-year-old will likely sit out Green Bay’s Week 10 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings, but could be back in the lineup for the Packers’ Week 11 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.#Packers standout running back Josh Jacobs is set to undergo surgery on his injured finger this week and is expected to miss a maximum of three weeks, sources tell @CBSSportspic.twitter.com/qE7ezuzHe2— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) November 9, 2026“Packers standout running back Josh Jacobs is set to undergo surgery on his injured finger this week and is expected to miss a maximum of three weeks, sources tell CBS Sports,” wrote the NFL insider in his post on X (formerly Twitter).Josh Jacobs with the Green Bay PackersOct 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) with head coach Matt LaFleur during warm up against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn ImagesDespite the initial expectation that Jacobs would miss no more than three weeks, Green Bay has not ruled out placing the former first-round pick on injured reserve, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The Packers have yet to make a final decision and are expected to wait until after his surgery before determining the next steps.With Jacobs sidelined, Kaleb Johnson could get an extended opportunity to lead Green Bay’s backfield. The backup took over against New England on Sunday and made the most of his carries, finishing with 68 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 attempts.Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs against Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.Jacobs has appeared in only three games this season after spending the opening six weeks on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list amid an offseason domestic violence allegation. His return against New England was short-lived, as a first-quarter hand injury forced him out after just four carries for five yards.The Packers star running back has managed only 80 rushing yards and one touchdown across three appearances this season. His averages of 2.2 yards per carry and 26.7 yards per game put him on track for the lowest marks of his career.More Packers news from Wisconsin Sports HeroicsOct 18, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers Kamal Hadden (36) celebrates with Zaire Franklin (44) and Isaiah McDuffie (58) against Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Ross Harried-Imagn ImagesJordan Love explains why Packers had no fear of targeting Patriots’ elite cornerbackPackers’ Evan Williams reveals surprising family connection to Tom BradyMVP chants follow Jordan Love in hostile territory as Packers crush Patriots 45-27