Josh Jacobs named PFWA’s Offensive Rookie of the Year

On Tuesday, Oakland Raiders’ running back Josh Jacobs was named the Pro Football Writers of America’s Offensive Rookie of The Year.

On Tuesday, Oakland Raiders’ running back Josh Jacobs was named the Pro Football Writers of America’s Offensive Rookie of The Year.

Jacobs finished his rookie season with 1,150 yards rushing off of 242 carries, 7 TDs, as well as 20 receptions for 166 yards.

Jacobs also had 261 more rushing yards than any other rookie in the NFL this season, and also led the league’s rookies in rushing touchdowns.

The Oakland Raiders shared that:

“With superb performances in the months of October and November, Jacobs became the first player in franchise history to earn Offensive Rookie of the Month honors and was the first player in the NFL to win the award multiple times since Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014. Per Pro Football Focus, Jacobs forced an incredible 70 missed tackles on runs this season, an NFL best among all rushers and the third-most since at least 2006, behind only Marshawn Lynch’s performances in 2013 and 2014.”

November 7, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) scores the game-winning touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

There’s no doubt Jacobs was a big reason for the transformation of the Raider this season, and I have a feeling, next year will be a another big year for him as well.

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