Brandon Jacobs
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYG | 7 | 58 | 238 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 47 |
| 2012 | SF | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | NYG | 14 | 152 | 571 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 128 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| 2010 | NYG | 16 | 147 | 823 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 59 | 0 | 2 | 138 |
| 2009 | NYG | 15 | 224 | 835 | 5 | 18 | 31 | 184 | 1 | 1 | 136 |
| 2008 | NYG | 13 | 219 | 1089 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 36 | 0 | 1 | 201 |
| 2007 | NYG | 11 | 200 | 1011 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 174 | 2 | 3 | 147 |
| 2006 | NYG | 15 | 96 | 423 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 149 | 0 | 1 | 109 |
| 2005 | NYG | 13 | 38 | 99 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50 |
Career Summary
Brandon Jacobs is a former NFL running back who played college football at Southern Illinois. The 6-foot-4, 264-pound back was a fourth-round Giants selection in 2005 and became a key contributor to two New York Super Bowl championships.
Brandon Jacobs is a former NFL running back who played college football at Southern Illinois. The 6-foot-4, 264-pound back was a fourth-round Giants selection in 2005 and became a key contributor to two New York Super Bowl championships.
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College Career
Jacobs played college football at Southern Illinois before entering the 2005 NFL Draft.
Jacobs played college football at Southern Illinois before entering the 2005 NFL Draft.
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Path to the NFL
The Giants selected Jacobs in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He spent his first two seasons behind Tiki Barber, working primarily as a short-yardage and goal-line specialist.
The Giants selected Jacobs in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He spent his first two seasons behind Tiki Barber, working primarily as a short-yardage and goal-line specialist.
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NFL Career
After Barber retired following the 2006 season, Jacobs became the Giants' starting running back while sharing work with the club's other backs. He played with New York from 2005-11, spent time with San Francisco in 2012, and returned to the Giants in 2013.
After Barber retired following the 2006 season, Jacobs became the Giants' starting running back while sharing work with the club's other backs. He played with New York from 2005-11, spent time with San Francisco in 2012, and returned to the Giants in 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
Jacobs won Super Bowls XLII and XLVI with the Giants. He produced his first 1,000-yard season in 2007, then set career highs with 1,089 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2008; Giants records list him with 60 career rushing touchdowns.
Jacobs won Super Bowls XLII and XLVI with the Giants. He produced his first 1,000-yard season in 2007, then set career highs with 1,089 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 2008; Giants records list him with 60 career rushing touchdowns.
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Playing Style
At 6-foot-4 and 264 pounds, Jacobs was known for a bruising, straight-ahead running style. The Giants used him early in his career as a short-yardage and goal-line specialist.
At 6-foot-4 and 264 pounds, Jacobs was known for a bruising, straight-ahead running style. The Giants used him early in his career as a short-yardage and goal-line specialist.
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Legacy
Jacobs remains the Giants' all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 60. His power-running role helped New York win two Super Bowl titles during his first seven seasons with the franchise.
Jacobs remains the Giants' all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 60. His power-running role helped New York win two Super Bowl titles during his first seven seasons with the franchise.
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