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Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 1, as of September 7. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including Christian McCaffrey, Jaylen Warren, Antonio Gibson, and Miles Sanders.
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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Christian McCaffrey Injury Update
UPDATE: Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out for Week 1 and will not play. Jordan Mason is an RB2 and must stash if still available before lineups lock.
McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) was officially limited in practice for the second consecutive day. He'll have one more chance to participate in a full capacity on Saturday. In the event that McCaffrey remains limited to close out the practice week, there's a possibility that he could be listed as questionable for Monday Night Football. However, the general understanding at the moment is that he'll play.
#49ers vs #Jets Injury Report heading into MNF pic.twitter.com/61kBoe5aMV
— Screen JunkieXL (@nineralex) September 6, 2024
Jaylen Warren Injury Update
Warren (hamstring) logged a full practice for the second consecutive day on Friday. He has been removed from the final injury report and will suit up versus Atlanta. Given his role in a split backfield alongside Najee Harris, Warren is best viewed as an RB3/FLEX play this week.
Rarely do we get such a significant change in the injury report midweek. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/k6bEeIatI1
— David Todd (@DavidMTodd) September 6, 2024
Antonio Gibson Injury Update
Gibson (hip) popped up on the injury report Thursday and has now logged back-to-back limited practices. He's officially questionable for Sunday's season opener but continues to trend in the right direction. As of now, it looks like he'll play. However, he's off the radar in most fantasy leagues.
Here is the full Patriots-Bengals injury report pic.twitter.com/VgbHXUDWpL
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) September 6, 2024
Miles Sanders Injury Update
Sanders (finger) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday and Friday. He will play against the Saints this Sunday, occupying a backup role behind Chuba Hubbard. The veteran is off the radar in most fantasy leagues.
#Saints vs. Panthers final injury report: pic.twitter.com/OeJotZVeCI
— Tina Howell (@TinaHowellNOLA) September 6, 2024
Roschon Johnson Injury Update
Johnson (toe) logged a full practice on Friday after he had limited sessions earlier in the week. The second-year back's role is relatively murky behind D'Andre Swift and possibly Khalil Herbert, too. Johnson should only be rostered in dynasty leagues. He lacks redraft appeal at the moment.
#Bears Friday Injury Report pic.twitter.com/ibeciAcZ8c
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) September 6, 2024
Isaac Guerendo Injury Update
Guerendo (groin) has been limited in back-to-back practices, including Friday's session. With the Niners not playing until Monday, managers will get one more opportunity to check on Guerendo's status when the 49ers issue their final injury report on Saturday afternoon.
#49ers vs #Jets Injury Report heading into MNF pic.twitter.com/61kBoe5aMV
— Screen JunkieXL (@nineralex) September 6, 2024
Rasheen Ali Injury Update
Ali (neck) has been placed on injured reserve, forcing him to spend at least four weeks on the sideline. Justice Hill should see additional reps in his absence. However, Derrick Henry is the only Baltimore running worth rostering in most leagues.
For tonight vs. the #Chiefs: Fifth-round RB Rasheen Ali was just placed on IR, while LB Josh Ross was signed to the 53-man roster to replace him. Baltimore elevated PS RB John Kelly and CB Ka'dar Hollman.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 5, 2024
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