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Running Back Rank: #40
Overall: #143
Jacobs averaged a career-high 5.6 yards per carry last season, but played second fiddle to Ahmad Bradshaw much of the season. Jacobs had just 147 carries, his lowest total since 2006. Jacobs had three straight seasons with 200-plus carries before last year. Jacobs has rushed for 800-plus yards four straight seasons and has 1,000-yard seasons twice during that stretch. He'll be 29 before the start of the season, though, so his best days might be behind him, especially if you consider his running style. He seems best suited as a platoon back at this stage of his career, splitting work with Ahmad Bradshaw. Jacobs is a big, bruising back with decent speed and the ability to run over would-be tacklers. Jacobs also has quick feet, which enables him to break some long runs despite his big size. He is a bit injury prone, playing a full season just twice in his career.
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Jacobs has potential. He can be a little erratic, but will churn out some yards and score seven or so touchdowns. He is best used as a No. 3 or 4 back for fantasy teams, worth some spot starts for fantasy teams. Don't expect a big bounce-back season at this stage of his career. |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs does not appear likely to return in 2012. Jacobs wouldn't be a bad role player, but he's due $4.9 million in 2012. The Giants will not pay him that, so unless he takes a major pay cut, Jacobs is almost certainly gone when his $500,000 roster bonus is due in early March. |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he hopes the team's nucleus is keep in tact as he feels they are capable of winning another championship again next season. 'Oh, man, I really want to keep this team together,' Jacobs said. 'Do what we've got to do to keep us together. It's a great football team. This football team could do this again, I honestly believe that.' |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said Monday, Feb. 6, he wants to return to the team in 2012. Jacobs said this year's version of the Giants has been the closest team he's ever been on. Jacobs also believes the Giants can be better next season. |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he believes he has a chance to return to the team next season. He likely will have to take a pay cut if he wants to play for the Giants next season because he is scheduled to make $4.9 million in 2012. |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs faces an uncertain future with the team after Super Bowl XLVI, even though he is under contract for next season. Jacobs has a roster bonus of $500,000 due in March. Jacobs has $4.4 million left on his contract next season. 'I've never really thought about that, and it doesn't really bother me,' Jacobs said. 'I'm sure something is going to get worked out and things will be fine. I am playing in the Super Bowl for the New York Giants. And if that is the way it is, there is nothing I can do. I am trying to do as best I can to help this team win.' |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs carried five times for 13 yards in the NFC Championship Game win against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 22. He also had two catches for just eight yards. RB Ahmad Bradshaw had 26 touches. |
| Fantasy Impact: A terrible game for Jacobs, who didn't match up well with this speedy defense. |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs took exception to comments made by former NFL WR Jerry Rice. Rice described Jacobs as soft and rather easy to tackle for a guy his size. 'If he feels that way, he feels that way,' Jacobs said of Rice. 'I bet you he won't tackle me.' |
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| Former NFL WR Jerry Rice said if there is rain during the NFC Championship Game it could affect the New York Giants, particularly RB Brandon Jacobs. Rain would make the offenses rely on the running game, and Rice believes Jacobs is not a tough enough runner. 'That goes to San Francisco,' said Rice, of rain favoring the Niners. 'I like Ahmad Bradshaw, I like Brandon Jacobs but I feel like Brandon Jacobs is a little bit soft. He can't get away from a defender. This guy is 265 (pounds) and it upsets me when I see him get tackled by a guy that's like 190 or 200 pounds.' |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs carries nine times for 22 yards and a touchdown in the Divisional Round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 15. His late touchdown in the fourth quarter sealed the victory. Jacobs totaled 72 yards from scrimmage in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, the team's opponent in the NFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 22. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jacobs has been his usual self in the playoffs - not flashy but decent. |
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| New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs rushed for 92 yards on 14 carries against the Atlanta Falcons in the team's Wild Card playoff game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jacobs picked a good time to have one of his best games of the season. |
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