Josh Jacobs

Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will still try for the NFL rushing title vs. the Chiefs after his father had emergency heart surgery.

Jacob’s father told him he wanted him to play and he will be watching from the hospital, per Tom Peliserro of NFL Network. [Josh Jacobs](https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-josh-jacobs-week-18-status-update-vs-chiefs-rushing-title) is made of strong stuff. The Las Vegas [Raiders](https://clutchpoints.com/raiders-news-davante-adams-wants-input-on-las-vegas-2023-qb-amid-derek-carrs-exit) running back’s father had emergency heart surgery and Jacobs has been spending time with him in Tulsa.

Running backs Josh Jacobs #28 and Zamir White #35 of the Las Vegas Raiders Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images. Game-day update: ...

But, the question remains, will Jacobs be active and if he is, will he see a big workload? Running back Josh Jacobs had a tremendous season and will likely win the rushing title as he is 160 yards ahead of Nick Chubb at the moment. He had missed practice due to needing to be with his father who had emergency heart surgery.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs' six-year-old son Braxton called 911 after seeing his grandfather Marty in distress and very well may have saved ...

Now, Jacobs will try to wrap up the NFL rushing title before returning to his father's side. Jacobs is also searching for the rushing title. Josh Jacobs has talked about how his pops sacrificed everything for the family. Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, who didn't practice much this week, went through a handful of drills with HC Josh McDaniels and others watching to see if he was good to go vs KC. Jacobs underwent emergency heart surgery the next day and remains in intensive care. [Vic Tafur](https://theathletic.com/2180789/2020/11/20/raiders-josh-jacobs-nfl-best/?redirected=1) of The Athletic noted, Jacobs and his father are very close.

The Jacobs family had quite a scare this week when Josh's six-year-old son Braxton found his grandfather in pain and called 911 on Tuesday, according to ...

The Chiefs, meanwhile, have a chance to lock up the No. The Jacobs family had quite a scare this week when Josh’s six-year-old son Braxton found his grandfather in pain and called 911 on Tuesday, according to Pelissero. Jacobs, who had also been dealing with hip and oblique injuries throughout the week, had been considered questionable to play in Las Vegas’s season finale.

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The Broncos show two wins since then — a triumph over the Jags in London and a win over the Cardinals with Brett Rypien at quarterback. Harbaugh did little to quiet speculation on his future Thursday: “As I stated in December, while no one knows what the future holds, I expect that I will be enthusiastically coaching Michigan in 2023.” While no one knows what the future holds, I expect Harbaugh is the No. the Broncos and averages over 100 yards and a touchdown Whether or not you believe him, Carroll has said he would not have left USC if he had known the NCAA was going to drop the hammer on the Trojans. And what’s better than gifting Russell Wilson with a dynamite running game while boosting the Raiders’ best player? Jacobs is set to be a free agent after this season — in a loaded class of free-agent running backs that includes the likes of Saquon Barkley (1,312 yards), Miles Sanders (1,236) and Tony Pollard (988).

Josh Jacobs' young son may have saved a life this week as he found his grandfather Marty in pain Tuesday. Marty underwent emergency heart surgery after ...

the Chiefs. Jacobs paid tribute to his dad by writing 'Pops' on his eye black for the game. Josh Jacobs pays tribute to his dad by wearing 'Pops' on his eye black during the Chiefs game

Josh Jacob has his six-year-old son, Braxton, to thank for calling 911 during when his grandfather, Marty Jacobs, was in pain Tuesday.

Marty Jacobs had heart surgery Wednesday and remains hospitalized in intensive care. His father is watching from the hospital. Marty Jacobs had emergency heart surgery Wednesday, and he is currently in intensive care, according to NFL insider, Ian Rapoport.

Is Josh Jacobs playing in Week 18 as the Raiders host the Chiefs, and should fantasy managers trust him in their lineups this week?

The Raiders may mix their rookie RB Zamir White in a little more, but they likely will not want to put unnecessary miles on White’s legs if he is their succession plan to Jacobs. Thus, if he is active, Jacobs is a player to put in fantasy lineups this week. Looking to the future, it would have made a lot of sense if Jacobs does not suit up unless he signed a contract before the game kicks off. If he plays and given he is playing at the request of his father, chances are the plan is for Jacobs to have a reasonable role. While he has a big lead in both categories, it’s not out of the question that Derrick Henry, Nick Chubb, and Christian McCaffrey could catch him in each this week. However, at his father’s urging, Jacobs will play in the season finale.

Las Vegas Raiders have been handed a major boost for Saturday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, as running-back Josh Jacobs will play after being ...

But Jacobs will surely wrap things up anyway, and the newly named Raiders captain will be even more motivated to rush into the endzone with his father watching on. But across all the games this weekend, Hamin will be in the minds of everyone, with teams ready to pay their own tributes. The NFL then ruled that the game would not be replayed or resumed at a later date, which handed the Chiefs an initial AFC advantage. A win is all the Chiefs need after the Buffalo Bills had their Monday night game cancelled against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jacobs has been with his father over the last few days, but asked hi on Friday what he should do regarding Saturday's Week 18 clash. The running-back flew back to Las Vegas late Friday night, and has even received treatment on Saturday as he's been dealing with hip and oblique injuries.

Jacobs, who has had hip and oblique injuries, did not practice this week while dealing with the family emergency in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jacobs' 6-year-old son, ...

That’s just the love that they got for me and I got the same type of love for them.” He rushed for only 45 yards on 17 carries in the 31-13 loss. I definitely got that love and that support. For me, [it’s] family always before anything,” Jacobs said after the game, via Willie Ramirez of the Associated Press. “Especially the severity of what was going on, what’s currently going on. He dedicated Saturday’s game to his father, Marty Jacobs, who underwent emergency heart surgery Wednesday.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has an important reason as to why he's playing in the team's season finale on Saturday.

In this game, Jacobs has the opportunity to clinch a Raiders record. Jacobs had spent the majority of the week with his father in Tulsa, Okla. However, they do have the chance to ruin the rival Kansas City Chiefs’ shot at clinching the No.

Las Vegas Raiders star running back Josh Jacobs was in Tulsa, Oklahoma to be with his father who underwent emergency heart surgery.

No doubt Josh Jacobs was thinking about his father as he took the field at Allegiant Stadium wearing pops on his eye black. I just wanted to be there for him. Just mentally like trying to stay in it. “My son and my dad are like best friends,” he said. “My dad had woken up and told me he wanted me to play, so that’s why I’m here.” “I’m just happy he’s really smart enough to understand what was going on in that situation.

NFL-leading rusher Josh Jacobs played against the Kansas City Chiefs days after his father, Marty, underwent emergency heart surgery.

But he came back and I give him credit, a ton of credit, for giving it a go and trying to help us win a game at the end of the season." "Some of the stuff that he's fought through, the adversity that he's overcome to just play and show up for the team and give what he's got, I mean that's a constant for him and guys respect that on a very deep level." "Everybody had my back with it," Jacobs said. knew he had whatever he wanted from us, relative to support and we understood and respected the situation," McDaniels said. Especially with the severity of what's currently going on." "Man, I'm just happy [my son is] really smart enough to understand what's going on in that situation and ...

Jacobs' dad underwent heart surgery Wednesday and felt good enough by Friday to encourage Josh to play in Saturday's season finale.

“He did a good job and I just want to make sure he is doing all right.” “We understood the situation and I’m not going to get into the specifics of that, I respect their privacy. You never know when your last game or last moment with the team is, playing the game and doing something that you love. “To see him, what he’s overcome — the dude was homeless as a kid and he has been through it all. The dude has every bit of respect from me and every guy in this locker room. They had my back, and I have the same kind of love and support for them.” … I got the love and support from the entire team. “I had too much time to think on the sidelines. So, Jacobs took a flight back Friday night, got five hours of sleep and took a bunch of tests Saturday morning from team trainers to be cleared to play. Jacobs flew back to Las Vegas on Friday night and finished with 45 yards rushing Saturday in a game in which neither team seemed like it wanted to be there. It was rough for me trying to explain to him what happened and stuff like that. He, his father, Marty, and his siblings slept in a Chevy Suburban as Marty would pray for better times and vowed to protect his children’s destiny.

Jacobs was not originally planning to play after his father suffered a medical emergency this past week, citing "family comes first" over football.

"We understood the situation and I'm not going to get into the specifics of that, I respect their privacy. He described his appreciation for the staff and locker room for being so understanding of his absence from the team, including Head Coach Josh McDaniels. Think about what's going on and think about being a rock of your family. "My son and my dad are like best friends," Jacobs said postgame. It should utterly be defined by the guts and heart it took to suit up and play a football game. The running back has enjoyed a career season, leading the league in rushing yards, scrimmage yards and carries heading into the Week 18 matchup.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, eyeing NFL rushing title, now waits for the results of Sunday's games.

But my dad had woke up and he told me he wanted me to play, so that’s why I’m here.” [Jacobs](https://www.raiders.com/team/players-roster/josh-jacobs/), who was excused from practice this week and questionable to play on Saturday, returned home to attend his father, Marty Jacobs, who suffered a heart attack on Tuesday and underwent an emergency heart surgery on Wednesday. Maybe you like to talk about other sports that aren't Silver and Black related? Want to talk about this? [Nick Chubb](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ChubNi00.htm) as the lone contender to challenge Jacobs chances of winning the rushing crown. [NFL’s rushing leader.](https://www.nfl.com/stats/player-stats/category/rushing/2022/reg/all/rushingyards/desc) [said Jacobs after the game](https://www.raiders.com/video/josh-jacobs-it-just-put-it-into-perspective-how-precious-life-is-nfl-chiefs).