Josh Jacobs, defense help Packers roll over Saints, clinch playoff spot

24 Dec 2024, 12:58 by Alex Butler · UPI

Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Josh Jacobs eclipsed 100 yards from scrimmage and the Green Bay Packers defense pitched the first shutout of the 2024 NFL campaign in a dominant win over the New Orleans Saints, clinching the NFC's fourth playoff spot.

The Packers out-gained the Saints 404 to 196 in total yards and scored on six of their first eight drives in the 34-0 triumph Monday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.