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Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 17, as of December 28. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 17, including Chuba Hubbard, James Conner, Alvin Kamara, J.K. Dobbins, and Tyrone Tracy Jr.
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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Chuba Hubbard Injury Update
UPDATE: Chuba was been placed on IR by the Panthers on Saturday morning, he will not be suiting up for the Panthers in Week 17.
Hubbard (knee) is questionable to play after logging two limited practices in a row. His availability is key for both the Panthers and fantasy managers given that he is a top-12 running back in terms of fantasy points this year. If active, he should be started in all leagues.
Final Bucs-Panthers injury report…I’ll have more on this shortly. pic.twitter.com/7IOpAtj7CT
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) December 27, 2024
James Conner Injury Update
Conner (knee) is trending toward playing in Saturday's game against the Rams. Fresh off a dominant performance against the Panthers, Conner should be available for this weekend's divisional contest. It's also worth noting that Arizona did not activate Michael Carter from the practice squad, which is another sign that Conner will likely play.
#Cardinals RB James Conner (questionable, knee) is 'trending in the right direction' for Saturday vs. #Rams, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) December 27, 2024
Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Kamara (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game after missing all three practices this week. Look for Kendre Miller to remain the primary option out of the Saints' backfield.
Final injury report and no Derek Carr going against the #Raiders. pic.twitter.com/3XJt2JHCxr
— Anthony Galaviz (@agalaviz_TheBee) December 27, 2024
J.K. Dobbins Injury Update
Dobbins (knee) logged a full practice on Thursday and has since been activated from injured reserve. He will start against the Patriots, handling the lead-back role with Gus Edwards (ankle) already ruled out.
Chargers announced they activated RB JK Dobbins off injured reserve and he is set to play Saturday vs. the Patriots. pic.twitter.com/oHo8aXDU7E
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 27, 2024
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Injury Update
Tracy (ankle) has been removed from the injury report despite being limited in Friday's practice. He will play against the Colts, ranking as a low-end fantasy RB2 with his pass-catching upside.
Giants WR Malik Nabers is questionable.
RB Tyrone Tracy, Jr. is off the injury report and will play.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 27, 2024
Tony Pollard Injury Update
Pollard (ankle) didn't practice at all this week, but he's officially listed as questionable to play on Sunday. Given that Pollard played last weekend after missing three practices in a row, there's a good chance he can suit up in Week 17 against the Jaguars.
However, he could operate behind Tyjae Spears once again. Fantasy managers should avoid Pollard this week, and Spears becomes an intriguing RB3/FLEX play.
Titans #TENvsJAX Injury Report presented by @FBHealthPlans pic.twitter.com/SF1w1t7PqF
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) December 27, 2024
Isaac Guerendo Injury Update
Guerendo (foot, hamstring) has logged back-to-back limited practices. He's trending toward playing on Monday night, but fantasy managers should check back for confirmation when the 49ers release their final injury report on Saturday evening. If active, Guerendo would rank as a high-end RB3 against Detroit.
#49ers expected practice report today:
DNP: OL Spencer Buford (calf), LB Dre Greenlaw (calf), G Aaron Banks (knee), DE Robert Beal (ankle)
Limited: S Ji'Ayir Brown (ankle), RB Isaac Guerendo (foot/hamstring)
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) December 26, 2024
Tyler Badie Injury Update
Badie (back) has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Bengals. He won't be activated from injured reserve. Denver will enter Saturday's game with a backfield featuring Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Audric Estime.
#Broncos downgraded RB Tyler Badie to OUT, meaning they won’t activate him from IR for tomorrow’s game at Cincy.
Not a big surprise. Would have needed to make a 53-man roster move to get him back.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) December 27, 2024
Will Shipley Injury Update
Shipley (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 17 after missing three consecutive practices. Saquon Barkley and Kenneth Gainwell remain the only fantasy-relevant running backs in Philadelphia's backfield.
Friday’s Injury Report#DALvsPHI pic.twitter.com/iovvJv4eZb
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 27, 2024
Dylan Laube Injury Update
Laube (illness) returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play in Week 17, but he's likely headed for another week of only seeing the field on special teams.
Final injury report and no Derek Carr going against the #Raiders. pic.twitter.com/3XJt2JHCxr
— Anthony Galaviz (@agalaviz_TheBee) December 27, 2024
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