Josh Jacobs’ Shocking Admission: He Had No Idea His Rushing TD Streak Was Alive

You know when a streak starts to turn heads, it’s not just about the numbers—it’s about the story behind them. Josh Jacobs, the Packers’ powerhouse running back, is inching closer to a rarefied air in NFL history with 11 straight games featuring a rushing touchdown, postseason included. Sunday’s matchup against the Browns could officially vault him into an elite club of just five players ever to nail rushing scores in a dozen consecutive contests. Honestly, Jacobs himself had no clue he was on the cusp of such a milestone—he only caught wind during a Thursday offensive meeting. The ghosts of gridiron greats like LaDainian Tomlinson, John Riggins, Emmitt Smith, and George Rogers loom large here, highlighting just how extraordinary this achievement would be. Jacobs, ever the grounded competitor, shrugs off the historical weight, focusing instead on the team’s 2-0 start and the grind ahead. But mark my words—this isn’t just about stats; it’s a fascinating chapter in a burgeoning career worth watching closely. LEARN MORE

Packers running back Josh Jacobs has scored a rushing touchdown in 11 consecutive games, including the postseason. He will become only the fifth player in league history to do that in 12 consecutive games if he scores against the Browns on Sunday.

Jacobs was clueless about his chance to join some elite company until the offensive meeting on Thursday.

“I don’t really know too much about it,” Jacobs said, via Wes Hodkiewicz of the team website.

The last to accomplish a 12-game streak with a rushing touchdown was Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson in 2004. John Riggins (15 games in a row in 1983), Emmitt Smith (14 in 1995 and 13 from 1994-95) and George Rogers (13 in 1985-86) are the other players in the exclusive club.

“He’s one guy that I looked up to growing up playing this running back position, so it’s definitely a great honor,” Jacobs said of Tomlinson. “But, man, I don’t really too much dig into it or look into it. I’m more concerned with wins and losses.”

Jacobs has 42 carries for 150 yards and two touchdowns this season, and the Packers are 2-0.