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Fantasy football RB injury updates and reports for Week 3 (2024), as of September 18, including Joe Mixon, Isiah Pacheco, Rachaad White, and Tyjae Spears.
Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 3, as of September 18. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 3, including Joe Mixon, Isiah Pacheco, Rachaad White, and Tyjae Spears.
As the fantasy football season gets underway, every decision, transaction, and lineup change matters. These are critical running back injuries to keep track of throughout the week. Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football.
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Joe Mixon Injury Update
Mixon (ankle) exited Sunday's game after he was taken down by a hip-drop tackle. However, he returned one quarter later, and the team doesn't view Mixon's injury as serious. As of now, we expect him to suit up in Week 3 against the Vikings as a high-end RB2 in fantasy football.
#Texans veteran running back Joe Mixon ankle injury not considered long term or serious, per league sources.
Dameon Pierce making fast progress from minor strained hamstring, per source.
And safety M.J. Stewart close to returning from knee-quad injury, per sources @KPRC2— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 17, 2024
Isiah Pacheco Injury Update
Pacheco (fibula) is expected to land on injured reserve and will miss six to eight weeks. Even though he does plan to return by midseason, this is still a brutal loss for the Chiefs offense. Samaje Perine and Carson Steele will step up and carry the burden of the backfield until Pacheco can return.
Source: #Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco (fibula) expected to miss approximately 6-8 weeks. He’ll go on IR but plans to be back this year. pic.twitter.com/sq8xdYaD5U
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 16, 2024
Rachaad White Injury Update
White (groin) spent part of Sunday's game on the sideline, but his injury is not considered major. He's expected to suit up in Week 3 against the Broncos. That's a favorable matchup, but there's a chance he could lose some touches to Bucky Irving. As a result, White is a mid-range fantasy RB2.
#Bucs RB Rachaad White's groin injury from Sunday is not considered major. "Should be good," a source said.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 16, 2024
Tyjae Spears Injury Update
Spears (ankle) exited late during Sunday's game, but he's expected to be fine moving forward. The 23-year-old should suit up in Week 3 against the Packers. However, as long as Tony Pollard is healthy, Spears falls outside the top-32 fantasy running backs.
And Spears should be OK... Nothing major. https://t.co/BFSCp2VfVp
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 16, 2024
MarShawn Lloyd Injury Update
Lloyd (ankle) exited Sunday's game and has now been placed on injured reserve. It's been a brutal start to Lloyd's career as he missed Week 1 with a hamstring injury and will now miss at least four more games. Emanuel Wilson will back up Josh Jacobs for the time being.
The #Packers placed rookie RB MarShawn Lloyd on injured reserve and signed RB Chris Brooks off their practice squad.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 17, 2024
Dameon Pierce Injury Update
Pierce (hamstring) was inactive for Week 2 but has been making progress and could return next week against the Vikings. He's off the fantasy radar as long as Mixon is in the fold. However, if Mixon's ankle injury sidelines him for Week 3, Pierce would rank as a fantasy RB3.
#Texans veteran running back Joe Mixon ankle injury not considered long term or serious, per league sources.
Dameon Pierce making fast progress from minor strained hamstring, per source.
And safety M.J. Stewart close to returning from knee-quad injury, per sources @KPRC2— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 17, 2024
Pierre Strong Jr. Injury Update
Strong (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 3. The 25-year-old had already seen his backup role start to slip away. Until he can return, the Browns will proceed with Jerome Ford atop their depth chart, D'Onta Foreman backing him up, and new addition Royce Freeman possibly mixing in for a few plays.
David Bell has been placed on IR.
The Browns signed WR / PR Jaelon Darden and RB Royce Freeman to the practice squad. RB / KR Pierre Strong Jr. is out at least a week with a hamstring injury.
— Zac Jackson (@AkronJackson) September 17, 2024
