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Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 16, as of December 21. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 16, including Alvin Kamara, Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, Bucky Irving, and Tony Pollard.
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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Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Kamara (groin) missed practice on Thursday and Friday. The Saints' final injury report won't be issued until Saturday evening, but the expectation is that Kamara will be ruled out or listed as doubtful. In fact, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the veteran running back could be shut down for the remainder of the season. Kendre Miller will step into the lead-back role for now.
Saints RB Alvin Kamara’s groin injury still is being evaluated but it’s possible it is a season-ending injury and he has played his last down this year, per sources. pic.twitter.com/QYuFpl72VS
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 19, 2024
Kenneth Walker III Injury Update
Walker (calf) progressed from a non-participant Wednesday to a full participant Friday. He has been cleared to play against the Vikings in Week 16, but Zach Charbonnet's recent emergence could prompt the Seahawks to deploy a split backfield or even adopt a running back-by-committee approach this Sunday. Walker ranks outside of the top 12 fantasy running backs.
Final #MINvsSEA injury report (Seahawks RBs cleared to play)... pic.twitter.com/aq69Bbvuge
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) December 20, 2024
Zach Charbonnet Injury Update
Charbonnet (oblique) progressed from a non-participant Wednesday to a full participant Friday. He has filled in admirably for Kenneth Walker III and could continue to handle double-digit touches even with Walker cleared to return against the Vikings in Week 16. Charbonnet has FLEX appeal once again.
Final #MINvsSEA injury report (Seahawks RBs cleared to play)... pic.twitter.com/aq69Bbvuge
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) December 20, 2024
Bucky Irving Injury Update
Irving (back, hip) logged a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. Both Irving and Rachaad White rank as high-end RB2 options against a struggling Cowboys run defense.
Final injury report of the week for the Bucs. AWJ and Kam Johnson are out. Otton and Britt will be Gametime decisions but are listed as doubtful while Edwards is questionable. Everyone else should be good to go. pic.twitter.com/G5x5hDnRz3
— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) December 20, 2024
Tony Pollard Injury Update
Pollard (ankle) didn't practice at all this week, but the Titans have left the door open for him to play with a "questionable" designation. If Pollard ends up sitting out Sunday's contest, Tyjae Spears will step up as the Titans' primary running back, ranking as a high-end RB3 against Indianapolis.
Titans #TENvsIND Injury Report presented by @FBHealthPlans pic.twitter.com/0Xt9uOGhM3
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 20, 2024
Joe Mixon Injury Update
Mixon (rest) was limited in practice all week. He has been removed from the final injury report and will play on Saturday against the Chiefs, ranking as a mid-range RB1.
Here's the final injury report for the Chiefs and Texans. pic.twitter.com/IggWFcxnAm
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) December 19, 2024
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Injury Update
Tracy (ankle) is listed as questionable after being limited in practice all week long. The Giants' rookie saw his four-game streak of scoring double-digit fantasy points come to an end last week, and now, he could be headed for the first absence of his career. If Tracy can't play against the Falcons, Devin Singletary would operate as the Giants' primary running back, making him a mid-range RB3 in fantasy football.
Here’s the Giants’ injury report for Sunday. Expect all of the questionable players to play except Dyontae Johnson. Expect Austin Schlottmann to be activated from IR with someone (Johnson/Okereke) going on IR to open a roster spot pic.twitter.com/CZxYbYKmYc
— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) December 20, 2024
Isaac Guerendo Injury Update
Guerendo (foot, hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 16 after missing three consecutive practices. Patrick Taylor Jr. is slated to lead the 49ers' backfield on Sunday, ranking as a high-end RB3/FLEX play against the Dolphins.
49ers injury report vs. Dolphins:
Out
RB Isaac Guerendo (foot, hamstring)
OT Trent Williams (ankle)
Questionable
DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique)
LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee)
DE Robert Beal (ankle)
(Approximately, 70% of the players the 49ers listed as questionable have played.)— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) December 20, 2024
Roschon Johnson Injury Update
Johnson (concussion) cleared concussion protocol this week. He logged three full practices in a row and should operate as the direct backup to D'Andre Swift on Sunday. For fantasy purposes, he ranks as a mid-to-low RB4.
#Bears Friday Injury Report pic.twitter.com/1qLUDWLqsV
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) December 20, 2024
Braelon Allen Injury Update
Allen (back) is listed as questionable to face the Rams despite practicing in full on Friday. He is the Jets' preferred backup option behind Breece Hall and won't have much fantasy appeal as long as Hall is healthy.
Injury report: Quinnen Williams didn’t practice all week, but there’s still a chance he can play, per Ulbrich. #Jets will need him vs strong Rams ground game. pic.twitter.com/FRa9Tr4FvG
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 20, 2024
Isaiah Davis Injury Update
Davis (back) has been cleared to play in Week 16 after logging a full practice on Friday. Neither he nor Allen have much fantasy appeal as long as Hall is capable of fulfilling his duties as the Jets' No. 1 running back.
Injury report: Quinnen Williams didn’t practice all week, but there’s still a chance he can play, per Ulbrich. #Jets will need him vs strong Rams ground game. pic.twitter.com/FRa9Tr4FvG
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 20, 2024
Trey Benson Injury Update
Benson (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Panthers, leaving DeeJay Dallas (illness) in line to back up James Conner. However, Dallas is listed as questionable, and if he were to also miss Sunday's game, the Cardinals would likely elevate Michael Carter and Tony Jones Jr. to spell Conner.
Friday’s injury report for Cardinals-Panthers. pic.twitter.com/woALWAxsC4
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) December 20, 2024
DeeJay Dallas Injury Update
Dallas (illness) was added to the injury report after missing Friday's practice entirely. Whether he's able to recover from his illness before kickoff will dictate Dallas' availability for Week 16 against the Panthers. If he can't suit up, the Cardinals would likely elevate Michael Carter and Tony Jones Jr. to spell Conner.
Friday’s injury report for Cardinals-Panthers. pic.twitter.com/woALWAxsC4
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) December 20, 2024
Travis Homer Injury Update
Homer (hamstring) was a late addition to the injury report after logging a limited practice on Friday. He's listed as doubtful to play in Week 16, leaving Darrynton Evans line to be elevated as the Bears' No. 3 running back behind Swift and Johnson.
#Bears Friday Injury Report pic.twitter.com/1qLUDWLqsV
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) December 20, 2024
JaMycal Hasty Injury Update
Hasty (ankle) has been ruled out after missing all three practices this past week. New England will likely elevate Terrell Jennings to serve as their No. 3 running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson.
Patriots Friday injury report and #NEvsBUF game statuses: https://t.co/8yZhQ9yWys pic.twitter.com/1dRGcTjgvr
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 20, 2024
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