Packers player Josh Jacobs is close to breaking the 37-year-old NFL record

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is close to breaking an unwanted NFL record. If he catches three passes without a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans, he will pass Gerald Riggs for most pass catches (201) without a touchdown. Despite his strong running game, which saw him score 46 rushing touchdowns during his time with the Raiders, Jacobs has never reached the end zone through the air. That record has stood since 1987, making it a notable but unfortunate milestone in league history. Jacobs' latest performance has him just two pass catches away from tying the record and three away from breaking it.

In numbers

• Jacobs has caught 199 passes in his career and needs three more to set the record.
• Gerald Riggs, the current record holder, finished his career with 201 passes caught and zero touchdowns.

Current status

• Jacobs has been limited in his training this week due to a back injury, which raises doubts about his fitness for the game.
• The possible absence of quarterback Jordan Love due to a strained medial ligament could affect Jacobs' chances of catching a touchdown pass.

What's next

If Jacobs plays against the Titans, he will try to avoid breaking the record by a touchdown. If he misses the game, he could potentially break the record in Week 4, depending on his health and the quarterback situation. If Love returns, he will make sure Jacobs scores during the season.

Conclusion

Jacobs is on the verge of a dubious record that highlights an unusual aspect of his career. Whether he can score a touchdown as a pass receiver remains uncertain, but it will be an intriguing story to follow in the coming weeks.