Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs Running with a Mission
The Las Vegas Raiders improved their record to 2-4 on Sunday with a win over the Houston Texans and in much part of the Raiders running game.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had another big game, rushing for 20 carries, for 143 yards and adding three rushing touchdowns along the way.
Jacobs has been running with a vengeance the last three games, averaging an astonishing 147 yards a game.
The running back also recorded his third consecutive game over 100 rushing yards, and his second three rushing touchdown game of his career.
Despite his success on the field, he still comes around and credits the offensive line for creating the space needed to make those big runs.
"It's a blessing to be in this position," said Jacobs following the win. "I think it's more of a credit to the offensive line. I come back to them all the time. I feel like it's the first time in a long time where I've had four to five yards without being touched by anybody. They're making it pretty easy on me and I'm going to make sure I take care of them."
The Texans run-defense came into Allegiant Stadium allowing 5.1 yards per carry (28th in the league) and an atrocious 164.8 rushing yards per game (30th in the league).
On Sunday, Jacobs elevated his career high in yards per carry, increasing it to 5.7 yards per carry after averaging 7.2 yards per carry against the Texans.
"Josh [Jacobs] is one of the best backs in the league," said Raiders quarterback Derek Carr after the win.
Jacobs is indeed running as the best back in the league.
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