Packers defeat Patriots 45-27 as Josh Jacobs exits with fractured finger

Green Bay secured a 45-27 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday, though the game was marked by the early departure of running back Josh Jacobs. Jacobs exited in the first quarter after sustaining a finger fracture while delivering a stiff-arm to a defender.

"He fractured a finger," head coach Matt LaFleur said, adding that the injury made it difficult for Jacobs to grip the ball. LaFleur expressed hope that the team could find a way to return Jacobs to action soon. Kaleb Johnson led Green Bay with 14 carries for 68 yards, while Pierre Strong contributed eight carries for 22 yards.