Josh Jacobs could leave Panthers facing a harsh truth about their defense

Writer Garrett Klaus argues that Packers running back Josh Jacobs could expose major flaws in the Carolina Panthers' defense during their Thursday Night Football matchup. Carolina currently allows an NFL-worst 153.2 rushing yards per game after conceding 258 rushing yards against Tampa Bay, while Green Bay enters averaging a league-low 59.9 rushing yards per game.

However, Klaus notes Green Bay's rushing numbers lack context because Jacobs missed the first six games on the commissioner's exempt list. Head coach Dave Canales and linebacker Bobby Okereke stressed the need to execute gap assignments, with Klaus suggesting another poor outing against Green Bay's ground game would prove Carolina's defensive struggles are systemic.