The Green Bay Packers are looking to build on a 3-1-1 start to the season when they visit the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. It may be a tough task for the Pack, who may be without a key player.
In the lead-up to Sunday's game, there was increased concern around Josh Jacobs' availability to play against the Cardinals.
Jacobs, who has scored six touchdowns in five games, is battling an injury and illness. Further complicating matters is that Green Bay dealt with travel issues on its way to Arizona.
Here is what to know about Jacobs' injury and whether he should be expected to take the field Sunday.
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Is Josh Jacobs playing today?
Jacobs is officially active for Week 7 against the Cardinals, as announced by the Packers pregame.
Josh Jacobs is ACTIVE vs. Arizona
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) October 19, 2025
Jacobs was considered a "true game-time decision. His status was determined by how he felt before the matchup, which kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET.
The running back has been dealing with both a calf injury and an illness. On Sunday morning, NFL Network reported that Jacobs "believes he can go," but a final decision had yet to be made.
ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported that the Packers put Jacobs " through a workout on the field at State Farm Stadium" before a decision was made on his status. He also noted that it wasn't Jacobs' illness that's "the issue," it was his calf.
Jacobs was then spotted in his pregame warmups before the Packers made him active:
Jacobs went through a bunch of stretches and is now testing his left calf. pic.twitter.com/jpzpyYyhYD
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 19, 2025
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Josh Jacobs injury updates
Jacobs has been on the Packers' injury report this week, listed with a calf issue and an illness. While the running back was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he was a full participant on Friday.
Still, news of Jacobs being a "true" game-time decision came on Saturday, indicating that it wasn't a sure thing he'd play.
Jacobs said after Week 6, when the Packers beat the Cincinnati Bengals that he had thrown up before, during and after the game.
"I don't feel too good today," Jacobs said, despite scoring two touchdowns.
Despite feeling under the weather, Josh Jacobs rushed for 93 yards and scored two touchdowns.
— Kelly Hallinan (@kellyhals) October 13, 2025
He said he threw up before, during, and after the game—and that he was mic’d up. He said that he’s not sure whether that will make the cut. pic.twitter.com/QgRvC5j8Cn
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Packers RB depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Josh Jacobs (questionable) |
| 2 | Emanuel Wilson |
| 3 | Chris Brooks |
| 4 | Pierre Strong Jr. |
While Jacobs will play in Week 7, depth may still be key for Green Bay moving forward. Backup Emanuel Wilson Jr. will be in line to see a majority of the Packers' snaps in the backfield if Jacobs ever misses time.
Wilson, a third-year Packer, has 84 rushing yards so far this season. He posted 502 yards and four touchdowns in 2024.
However, Chris Brooks and Pierre Strong Jr. could also factor whenever Jacobs doesn't play. Brooks has just two carries for Green Bay so far this season after 36 in 2024, while Strong was elevated from the team's practice squad on Saturday as Jacobs' status was in question. Strong had 108 rushing yards and 104 receiving yards for the Cleveland Browns in the 2024 season.