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By Matt Audilet
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs fractured his right ring finger during the first quarter of Sunday's blowout win over the New England Patriots.
The Packers medical staff attempted several different methods to protect Jacobs' hand, but he was ultimately unable to return as his team secured a dominant 45-27 win on the road.
"We was just trying to figure out a way if I can still go, and the biggest thing is just being able to grip the ball," Jacobs said after the game, via ESPN. "Catching is obviously gonna be tough, but just being able to grip the ball, but we gon' see. We don't really know -- I know it's broke, but I don't know the extent."
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Jacobs is now set to undergo surgery and is expected to miss a maximum of three weeks, according to a report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports on Monday.
The Packers have the worst rushing offense in the league, averaging just 68.2 yards per game on the ground. Backup RB Kaleb Johnson took over following Jacobs' exit, taking 14 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown.
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Green Bay, now 6-3 on the year, will face off against the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 10 clash this coming Sunday.
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