In the comic strip “Peanuts”, the character Linus is famously attached to his safety blanket. It goes everywhere with him, and he can’t live without it. In this 2025 season, Packers coach Matt LaFleur is our Linus – and Josh Jacobs has become his safety blanket.
It’s somewhat understandable. Jacobs is a top-tier talent with a nose for the end zone. His ball security is terrific. He consistently generates yards after contact, and his bruising running style wears down opponents. Further, as any good football fan knows, establishing the run is the key to unlocking the pass: get defenders into the box, mix in some play action – and presto.