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Fantasy football RB injury updates and reports for Week 6 (2024), as of October 9, including Joe Mixon, Travis Etienne Jr., Zack Moss, and Aaron Jones.
Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 6, as of October 9. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 6, including Joe Mixon, Travis Etienne Jr., Zack Moss, and Aaron Jones.
As the fantasy football season continues, 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) continues to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis, head coach DeMeco Ryans told the media. As of now, it's unclear whether Mixon will be able to suit up in Week 6 against the New England Patriots. Dameon Pierce (hamstring) and Cam Akers are next on the depth chart.
DeMeco Ryans said RB Joe Mixon is still basically day to day and will be evaluated as week goes on #Texans pic.twitter.com/rAdQSlUOne
— Shaun Bijani (@ShaunBijani) October 7, 2024
Travis Etienne Jr. Injury Update
Etienne (shoulder) saw fewer opportunities in the second half of Sunday's game after injuring himself, according to head coach Doug Pederson. The young running back has been a major disappointment so far this season, but perhaps he's just battling through injuries. He's still worth starting in fantasy football.
Doug Pederson confirms that Travis Etienne suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday and *that's* why he didn't play much in the second half. "We didn't want to risk it," he said.
— #AskFFT (@daverichard) October 7, 2024
Zack Moss Injury Update
Moss (ankle) is expected to be okay after injuring himself during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Ravens. The veteran running back should be able to suit up in Week 6 against the Giants.
Some significant injuries to monitor the next few days. From the good news department: #Bengals RB Zack Moss (ankle) is believed to be OK, sources say. Got twisted in an awkward way, returned to the game and then left again but seems to be mostly a scare. https://t.co/zIYqnCkd28
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) October 7, 2024
Aaron Jones Injury Update
Jones (hip) will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis going forward. The veteran running back injured himself during the first half of Sunday's game in London and was in visible pain on the sideline. Jones's status may be up in the air, but he'll benefit from a Week 6 bye, giving him extra time to recover.
Vikings now consider RB Aaron Jones week to week with his hip injury. Minnesota has a bye this week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 8, 2024
Jaylen Warren Injury Update
Warren (knee) is doubtful to play in Week 6 against the Raiders, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. It seems a bit soon in the week for Tomlin to comment on Warren's status, but fantasy managers won't complain about the early update. Najee Harris should lead Pittsburgh's backfield once again.
Tomlin said DeMarvin Leal is out with a neck injury. Nick Herbig is out with a hamstring injury. Patterson and Highsmith will be out. Pruitt doubtful. Warren doubtful.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) October 8, 2024
Cordarrelle Patterson Injury Update
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has already ruled Patterson (ankle) out for Week 6 against the Raiders. With both Patterson and Jaylen Warren (knee) not likely to suit up, the Steelers' rushing attack will depend heavily on Najee Harris. He's a solid RB2 option against Las Vegas.
Tomlin said DeMarvin Leal is out with a neck injury. Nick Herbig is out with a hamstring injury. Patterson and Highsmith will be out. Pruitt doubtful. Warren doubtful.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) October 8, 2024
British Brooks Injury Update
Brooks (knee) has been placed on injured reserve. The team feared that Brooks' ailment would keep him sidelined for an extended period of time, allowing them to justify his placement on IR, which has just a minimum four-week stay. This move has absolutely no fantasy implications.
#Texans made two roster moves official today: British Brooks to IR, and signing Ka'dar Hollman to 53-man roster. They are also signing tight end Teagan Quitoriano off #Bears practice squad https://t.co/J8EJXbc0a1
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) October 8, 2024
