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.
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