Packers' latest Josh Jacobs setback gives Vikings much-needed edge for Week 10

The Minnesota Vikings avoided having to go against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs back in Week 1, and it looks like they'll avoid him again in Week 10. According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports on Monday, Jacobs is set to undergo surgery on an injured finger this week and is expected to miss a maximum of three weeks.

Jacobs suffered a fractured right ring finger in Green Bay's Week 9 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. It was his third game back after spending the first six games of the season on the commissioner's exempt list.

Jacobs has not been particularly effective since returning. The Packers have the worst rushing offense in the league, and only the moribund rushing…