Green Bay, WI — In a moment that captures the growing pressure of high expectations, star running back Josh Jacobs took to social media just moments ago with an emotional and candid plea to Packers fans, asking them to “chill out” and stop bombarding his personal pages with criticism, hate comments, and wild Super Bowl demands.

The 26-year-old, who joined the Green Bay Packers earlier this offseason with sky-high expectations after several stellar seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, posted a heartfelt Instagram story that quickly went viral:

“Yo… I get it. I came here to win. I want that ring too. But y’all gotta stop blowing up my DMs and comment sections like I owe you a trophy tomorrow. Let me breathe. I promise you, I’m gonna give everything I got. We all want this. I’ll help Green Bay win that Super Bowl — just let me work.”

The Pressure Is Real

Ever since Jacobs signed with the Packers in a high-profile deal reportedly worth over $48 million, fans have seen him as the final missing piece to take the team back to championship glory. With Aaron Jones’ departure, the weight of the run game now sits entirely on Jacobs’ shoulders — and the pressure is clearly mounting before a single snap has been played.

Jacobs’ plea came after a particularly heated week online, where fans flooded his social media profiles demanding training videos, stats, and even accusing him of “not caring enough” after he posted a photo at a Milwaukee Bucks game rather than at the team facility.

Some messages, according to sources close to the player, crossed the line into threats and harassment, prompting today’s emotional response.

“He’s human,” said a source close to Jacobs. “He wants to win as badly as anyone, but the guy just moved his life, is learning a new system, and needs time to gel with this team. The hate isn’t helping.”

A Promise to Green Bay

Despite the social media chaos, Jacobs made one thing abundantly clear: he’s here to deliver.

In a follow-up message posted to X (formerly Twitter), he doubled down:

“Y’all ride with me — I’ll ride with y’all. I didn’t come to Green Bay to chill. I came here to run through dudes, eat yards, and bring a damn trophy back. Don’t get it twisted. Just remember, greatness takes work.”

The post was accompanied by a photo of Jacobs in Packers gear, staring down the field with fierce determination — an image that is already being reshared by fans, sports outlets, and Packers teammates.

Teammates and Fans Respond

Not long after Jacobs’ posts, several Packers players jumped to his defense:

Jordan Love, QB:

“We’ve got your back, bro. Let’s make some noise this year.”

Christian Watson, WR:

“Fans gotta chill. JJ is THAT GUY. Just watch.”

Meanwhile, fans seem split. Some echoed Jacobs’ message, calling for calm and patience, while others defended their right to “demand results” from a player making millions.

Still, a growing number are rallying behind the running back with the hashtag #LetJoshCook, calling on the fanbase to support rather than smother their new star.

The Road Ahead

The Packers’ 2025 campaign is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated in years. With a rising young quarterback, a tough defense, and now a power back like Jacobs in the mix, hopes are high. But as today’s events show, expectations can quickly become overwhelming.

In a league where social media noise is constant and brutal, Josh Jacobs has done something rare: he spoke up, asked for balance, and promised to deliver.

All that remains now is for the games to begin — and for the Green Bay faithful to decide if they will ride with their new #1 back through thick and thin.

Because if they do?

They just might end up with the Super Bowl glory they’ve been starving for.