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Packers expect Josh Jacobs back, NFC North roundup
The Packers expect Josh Jacobs to come off the commissioner’s exempt list Monday, while the Lions lose three players to injured reserve.
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Packers preparing for Josh Jacobs’ return
There were no NFC North games on the schedule yesterday, but roster news still shifted the picture. The Minnesota Vikings remain firmly in control of the division at 5-0, with the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers all bunched up at 3-2, and it was Green Bay and Detroit driving most of the headlines.
According to Pro Football Rumors, Packers running back Josh Jacobs is set to be removed from the commissioner’s exempt list on Monday. The veteran back has yet to appear in a game this season, and coming off the exempt list is the first step toward an eventual on-field return for Green Bay’s ground attack.
Looking ahead to Week 6, CBS Sports’ bold predictions point to a big day on the ground for the Packers against the Dallas Cowboys. The outlet forecasts that Green Bay’s rushing offense could do significant damage versus Dallas, which is slated to roll into Lambeau Field, based on the network’s breakdown of the matchup.
Lions place three players on injured reserve
The Lions continue to battle health issues early in the season. Pro Football Rumors notes that Detroit placed offensive lineman Ben Bartch, wide receiver Tom Kennedy and linebacker Devin White on injured reserve. Those long-term absences thin out the Lions’ depth chart as they try to keep pace in the division at 3-2.
Bears and Vikings quiet, but still in focus
The Bears didn’t take the field, but their upcoming matchup with the Atlanta Falcons is drawing attention in the betting market. CBS Sports highlighted Bears–Falcons among its "best bets" for Week 6, pointing to two anytime touchdown scorers in that game without specifying names. Chicago sits at 3-2, right in the thick of the chase behind Minnesota.
The Vikings themselves stayed out of the news cycle, yet their perfect 5-0 record continues to define the division. With all three challengers at 3-2, every roster tweak in Green Bay, Detroit and Chicago — from Jacobs’ status to Detroit’s injuries — could have an outsized impact on the NFC North race in the weeks ahead.