The Lumen Field faithful are still riding high after our Hawks delivered a commanding 20-3 smackdown to the Kansas City Chiefs. What a game, what a statement! While we are all soaking that one in, the fantasy football world is buzzing about a running back who just made a dramatic return and is already carving up defenses.
Josh Jacobs’ Big Comeback Shakes Up Week 8
For fantasy managers who took a leap of faith on Packers running back Josh Jacobs on draft day, despite his uncertain status, that gamble is looking like a genius move. Jacobs, who was on the Commissioner’s Exempt List due to domestic violence charges and sat out the first six weeks of the season, came back with a vengeance. Upon his return, he absolutely led the Packers backfield in both snaps and production. He punched it for 36 yards on 11 carries and showed off his hands, hauling in five passes for 55 yards and a crucial touchdown. For a Green Bay offense that clearly struggled to run the ball in his absence, Jacobs looks like a legitimate RB1 going forward. The dude is already ranked the No. 10 running back this week. Talk about making an instant impact!
Week 7 Action: Paris, Byes, and Big Plays
While Jacobs was tearing it up, Week 7 across the league had some other wild moments. We even saw history with the first-ever regular-season NFL game in France, as the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Paris on October 25, 2026. Steelers corner Jamel Dean was making plays, tackling Saints quarterback Tyler Shough at the goal line and later bringing down wide receiver/return specialist Barion Brown. Even former Seattle legend, now Steelers wide receiver, DK Metcalf was jumping for catches against Saints safety Julian Blackmon. Back stateside, other games saw action like Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots, and Bears defenders D’Marco Jackson and Clark Phillips III combining to sack Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Meanwhile, some teams had the week off, with Houston, New Orleans, the N.Y. Giants, and San Francisco all on bye.
But let’s be real, the only game that truly mattered to us last week was our Hawks laying the smackdown on the Chiefs. What a performance by our defense, holding them to a measly three points! Our guys showed up, played tough, and gave the 12s something to truly cheer about. We are feeling good, Emerald City, and with that kind of energy, we are ready for whatever comes next. Let’s keep that momentum rolling into next week’s matchup! Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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