Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that running back Josh Jacobs avoided a major knee injury.

Jacobs has a left knee contusion and could play against the Vikings on Sunday, LaFleur said.

“Potentially. We’ll see where he’s at,” LaFleur said, via Weston Hodkiewicz of the team website. “It’s a contusion. It’s more or less trying to get the swelling down. Unfortunately, that’s a pretty hard surface over there [at MetLife Stadium], and that’s a byproduct of that.”

Jacobs left the game in the first half after rushing for 40 yards on seven carries in the win over the Giants.

Emanuel Wilson replaced Jacobs and rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Chris Brooks had one carry for 8 yards.

The Packers could soon see the return of running back MarShawn Lloyd from injured reserve.

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