Josh Jacobs Available in Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders Running Back Expected to Return from Calf Injury

The Las Vegas Raiders will have starting running back Josh Jacobs available in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jacobs injured his calf in the Raiders' Week 7 loss to the New Orleans Saints and missed last week's game against the Houston Texans.

Jacobs has been a key part of the Raiders' offense this season, rushing for 534 yards and four touchdowns on 120 carries.

With Jacobs in the lineup, the Raiders have a more balanced offense.

Jacobs is a physical runner who can get tough yards between the tackles, but he also has the speed to get to the outside.

When Jacobs is healthy, the Raiders are a much tougher team to defend.

The Raiders are currently 2-6 and in last place in the AFC West.

However, they are only one game out of a Wild Card spot.

With Jacobs back in the lineup, the Raiders have a better chance of winning some games and making a run at the playoffs.

Jacobs is a must-start fantasy football player when he is healthy.

In PPR leagues, he is a top-10 running back.

With Jacobs expected to return in Week 9, fantasy football owners should start him against the Jaguars.