# Is Josh Jacobs playing in Week 1 after being placed on the commissioner exempt list?

No — Josh Jacobs will **not** be playing in Week 1. He was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List on August 30, 2026, which **prohibits him from practicing or playing** for the Packers until the league completes its review. His Week 1 availability (Sept. 13 vs. Minnesota) is described as "highly uncertain," and realistically, it means he's out for the opener (from the [Josh Jacobs page](https://chatffb.com/players/josh-jacobs)).

With Jacobs sidelined, **MarShawn Lloyd** is the primary lead-back candidate to target in fantasy, with **Chris Brooks** and newly-acquired **Kaleb Johnson** also in the mix for Week 1 carries.

---
Answered 2026-08-31 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/is-josh-jacobs-playing-in-week-1-after-being-placed-on-the-commissione