Week 4’s Sunday Night Football matchup had all the ingredients of a primetime spectacle. The Green Bay Packers, led by Josh Jacobs, entered with an unblemished record at Jerry World. Across the field stood Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys, still adjusting to life without Micah Parsons their former defensive cornerstone who returned to face them for the first time since his stunning trade to Green Bay in August.
The buildup promised drama, but the outcome left fans shaking their heads. Instead of a winner, both sides walked away with a 40-40 tie an ending few anticipated and even fewer found satisfying.
Still, the night was far from wasted, especially for Jacobs. The former Alabama standout put together a complete performance, carrying the ball 22 times for 86 yards and two touchdowns. He also showcased his versatility as a pass-catcher, leading Green Bay with 71 receiving yards on four catches. It was the kind of all-around effort that reminded everyone why he’s one of the most dynamic backs in the game even if the final result felt more like unfinished business than a true conclusion.
Josh Jacobs describes injury in Packers-Cowboys
Josh Jacobs gave fans a bit of a scare on Sunday night when he briefly left the game after scoring one of his two touchdowns. At first, it looked like something serious, but after the game Jacobs explained exactly what happened in his own candid way.
“On the touchdown, I guess I got cleated,” he told reporters, per Ethan Woodie of Heavy.com. “I don’t know. But I just went back to the sideline and saw a big-ass hole in my knee. So I just got stitches. So yeah, that was it. I don’t feel it. It’s just a hole. It already hurt. I came back out and played, so it ain’t too bad.”
The way Jacobs described it made it sound brutal, but in reality, it’s not expected to slow him down. The Packers happen to have a bye in Week 5, which gives him a built-in chance to heal up before Green Bay’s next game. By the time they return to Lambeau Field in Week 6 to take on the Cincinnati Bengals, Jacobs should be fully ready to go.
Injury scare aside, Jacobs has been off to a strong start this season. Through four games, the 27-year-old has racked up 266 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 80 carries, reminding everyone why the Packers traded for him in the first place. His toughness coming back to finish the game even after getting stitches mid-contest only adds to his reputation as one of the NFL’s grittiest backs. For Green Bay, his ability to keep producing despite the bumps and bruises is exactly what they’ll need if they want to make a deep run this year.