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Packers RB Josh Jacobs Presents Challenge for Texans

The Houston Texans will have their hands full with Green Bay Packers star Josh Jacobs.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs with the ball during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs with the ball during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images / Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans are getting ready for their matchup in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

In order for the Texans to stay hot like they have been through the first six weeks of the season, they will have to find a way to contain Packers running back Josh Jacobs.

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“The corpse of their offense is designed around that," Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke said. "They’re top five in a lot of categories in the run game. I’ve always thought Jacobs was a really good back. Just really have respected him every time I’ve gone against him. They’re doing a really good job and it’s sort of like the start of everything that they do in their offense. You can talk about the explosives and where they rank in explosive passing game and it probably ties a lot directly into their running game and having to respect that. I think he is really good at falling forward for these extra couple yards, or just not getting knocked back. Just keep him manageable in front of the sticks and those sort of things. A lot of kind of hidden yardage in that run game, so you got to be really physical and be good at getting hats to the ball to sort of stop that for sure. It’s directly tied into what they do in the pass game.”

Jacobs, 26, has 108 carries for 464 yards and a touchdown so far this season in his first year with the Packers. Only Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles), Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers), Jordan Mason (San Francisco 49ers) and Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens) have enjoyed more success in running the football this season.

If the Texans can find a way to slow down Jacobs, it will significantly help their chances of pulling off an upset victory on the road against one of the better teams in the NFC.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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