Packers star Josh Jacobs shrugs off injury concerns after securing playoff spot

During the Green Bay Packers' 34-0 shutout against the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Packers running back Josh Jacobs appeared to leave the field with some pain.

Jacobs also played just one series in the second half of last night's blowout win, causing some fear in some Packers fans that their star running back was hurt. Jacobs quickly dismissed that narrative speaking to the media after the game.

"Yeah, coach told me at halftime if we scored again that basically, I was gonna be shut down," Jacobs said. "So, I kind of knew, that's why I tried to come in and play as hard as I could to try to get that last little bit, but we kinda already knew."

Packers coach Matt LaFleur said they were going to rest him for the rest of the night after the first series of the first half.

"He wanted to go back in, but there was no need for it," the coach said. "I actually told him at halftime, 'We're gonna give you another series in the second half, but I wanna get you out.' It being a short week, getting him ready for Minnesota."

Even being limited, Josh Jacobs still had a good game. He finished with 69 rushing yards on 13 carries and a touchdown and added four receptions for 38 yards. The Packers improved to 11-4 on the season with the win and clinched a spot in the NFC playoffs.

Green Bay Packers had three RBs including Josh Jacobs rush for a touchdown last night, the first time since 2009

Josh Jacobs during New Orleans Saints v Green Bay Packers - Source: Getty

Everything went the Green Bay Packers' way in a 34-0 shutout against the New Orleans Saints. Monday's win was actually the first shutout of the entire season.

The Packers had a big night from their running game. Led by Josh Jacobs' 69 yards, the team ran for 188 total yards. Backup running backs Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks each rushed for a touchdown in the win.

It was the first time since Dec. 27, 2009, the Packers had three running backs rush for a touchdown in the same game.

The Packers will have two divisional games left to close out the regular season as they'll face the Minnesota Vikings next week and the Chicago Bears in their season finale.