Josh Jacobs Makes 2026 Debut With TD Catch in Packers-Lions Thriller

Josh Jacobs is back — and he scored on his first game action of the 2026 season. According to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), Jacobs hauled in a 25-yard catch-and-run touchdown in the third quarter of Sunday's Packers-Lions game, giving Green Bay a 14-10 lead at the time. The score came off a Lions fumble recovery by Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie — Jacobs' first touchdown of the year came with an asterisk attached to Detroit's center, not Green Bay's offense manufacturing something from scratch.

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Jacobs finished with 11 carries for 36 yards and five catches for 55 yards and a touchdown. The Packers ultimately lost 20-17 on a walk-off field goal, so the win didn't come, but the usage line matters: 16 touches in his season debut is meaningful. The catch-and-run role is particularly notable for PPR leagues (point-per-reception scoring), where his five catches could be just as valuable as the rushing volume. Dynasty managers should treat this as the green light they've been waiting for — Jacobs is active, getting touches, and scoring. Redraft owners, the role is real; lock him back into your lineup if you had him stashed.