Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 7, as of October 16. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 7, including James Cook, Alvin Kamara, Jordan Mason, and Nick Chubb.
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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James Cook Injury Update
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that he hopes Cook (toe) will be ready for Week 7. He was inactive this past Monday, opening the door for Ray Davis to tally 152 scrimmage yards on 23 total touches.
Bills coach Sean McDermott said that his hope is that both RB James Cook and DT Ed Oliver are "ready to go" for this week vs. the Titans.
— Alaina Getzenberg (@agetzenberg) October 15, 2024
Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Kamara (hand) remained limited on Tuesday. At this point, the veteran running back is expected to be active for Week 7. He continues to rank as a solid RB1 in fantasy football.
Second Saints injury report pic.twitter.com/T9n4ixfxMG
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) October 15, 2024
Jordan Mason Injury Update
Mason (shoulder) practiced on Monday in a non-contact jersey. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his practice status to gain some insight into his Week 7 availability. At this point, there's a decent chance that he plays with reduced volume and production.
#49ers RB Jordan Mason (left shoulder sprain) is participating in Monday’s bonus practice in a blue no contact jersey.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) October 14, 2024
Nick Chubb Injury Update
Chubb (knee) is expected to be activated from injured reserve to make his season debut in Week 7. The former Pro Bowler could see a solid workload in his first game back with the status of Jerome Ford (hamstring) still up in the air.
Browns RB Nick Chubb is expected to make his season debut when Cleveland hosts the Bengals in Week 7, per source.@MaryKayCabot on it first.
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) October 13, 2024
Jerome Ford Injury Update
Ford (hamstring) will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. The running back is trending toward missing Week 7, leaving the door open for Nick Chubb (knee) to handle a larger volume.
Browns RB Nick Chubb is expected to make his season debut when Cleveland hosts the Bengals in Week 7, per source.@MaryKayCabot on it first.
— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) October 13, 2024
Travis Etienne Jr. Injury Update
Etienne (hamstring) will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis going forward, according to head coach Doug Pederson. The Jaguars running back was a non-factor against the Bears last Sunday, and now, it appears he could miss a clash against the Patriots in Week 7, too.
Jaguars HC Doug Pederson told reporters today that RB Travis Etienne Jr. is now considered week to week due to his hamstring injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 14, 2024
De'Von Achane Injury Update
Achane (concussion) was spotted practicing in a red non-contact jersey on Monday. The speedy playmaker maker has been in concussion protocol ever since the Dolphins' narrow Week 5 win over New England. Managers should continue to monitor his status as NFL Sunday gets closer.
Dolphins RB De’Von Achane was at today’s practice, wearing a red non-contact jersey
He was placed into concussion protocol during Miami’s win over the Patriots in Week 5 pic.twitter.com/CPHt9Elds1
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) October 14, 2024
Aaron Jones Injury Update
Jones (hip) returned to practice in a red non-contact jersey on Monday. He is trending in the right direction, and the Vikings are leaving the door open for him to play in Week 7.
Aaron Jones (hip) was on the practice field today. A light bonus session coming out of the bye. I still wouldn’t say it’s a lock that he’ll play Sunday. pic.twitter.com/5M9bawuWTE
— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) October 14, 2024
Tyjae Spears Injury Update
Spears (hamstring) will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis from now on, according to head coach Brian Callahan. The 23-year-old is not worth starting in most fantasy leagues.
#Titans coach Brian Callahan tells reporters that RB Tyjae Spears is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, likely meaning he’ll miss time.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 14, 2024