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Packers Expect Josh Jacobs to Play vs. Broncos as Emanuel Wilson Remains a Game‑Time Call

Reports point to Jacobs dressing, with Green Bay bolstering depth by elevating Pierre Strong Jr. from the practice squad.

Josh Jacobs #8 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field on December 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Running back Pierre Strong Jr. #20 of the Cleveland Browns runs a play during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio.
Dec 7, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) during the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Jacobs is listed as questionable with knee swelling but is expected to play, returning to limited practice Friday after sitting Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Emanuel Wilson was added to the injury report with an illness and is a game‑time decision after receiving treatment, per multiple reports.
  • Green Bay elevated Pierre Strong Jr. to the gameday roster for the third and final standard practice‑squad call‑up, so future use would require a 53‑man move.
  • If Wilson cannot go or Jacobs is limited, Chris Brooks and Strong are next in line, with inactives due roughly 90 minutes before kickoff.
  • The matchup comes against one of the NFL’s top run defenses, heightening the importance of available rushing options as playoff positioning tightens.