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Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 1. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Aaron Jones, Chase Brown, Jaylen Warren, and Tyjae Spears.
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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Aaron Jones Injury Update
Jones (quad) is expected to play in Sunday's pivotal game against the Lions. He remains a mid-range RB2 option for fantasy football.
Good injury news for the #Vikings, per coach Kevin O’Connell:
— Edge Pat Jones II (knee) has a chance to play against the #Lions.
— RB Aaron Jones is doing well after a quad contusion and should play on Sunday, too.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2024
Chase Brown Injury Update
Brown (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, just a few days after suffering an awkward injury against the Broncos. The Bengals are still fighting for a playoff spot, but they could be without their top running back when they take on the Steelers. If Brown is sidelined, Khalil Herbert would draw the start.
Bengals injury report for Tuesday at walkthrough: pic.twitter.com/JhDaNcrbAK
— Mike Petraglia (@Trags) December 31, 2024
Kendre Miller Injury Update
Miller (concussion) exited last week's game against the Raiders and did not return. Presumably, he entered concussion protocol, which means his status for Week 18 is up in the air. If he can't play in the season finale, Clyde Edwards-Helaire could lead the Saints backfield.
Saints ruled out RB Kendre Miller today due to a concussion.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 29, 2024
Isiah Pacheco Injury Update
Pacheco (ribs) will not practice this week, which means he's not expected to play Sunday against the Broncos. With that said, he's on track to return for the playoffs.
Reid added RB Isiah Pacheco is "tender" but he anticipates him being okay for the playoffs. It sounds like Pacheco will not practice this week. https://t.co/00ric5ueEO
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) December 30, 2024
Jaylen Warren Injury Update
Warren (ribs) was limited in practice on Tuesday. One week after handling more touches than Najee Harris, Warren has popped up on the injury report. With the Steelers' Week 18 game still three days away, Warren should recover in time to suit up against the Bengals. He ranks as a fringe top-24 fantasy running back.
Steelers injury report: pic.twitter.com/0g7HNxgRyJ
— Mike Fenner (@Fenner_6) December 31, 2024
Tyjae Spears Injury Update
Spears (concussion) will not play in Week 18. Tony Pollard (ankle) remains in line to lead Tennessee's backfield, but if he also can't play, Julius Chestnut could pace the team in touches.
Brian Callahan said Tyjae Spears and Jaelyn Duncan will be out next week for the #Titans.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) December 29, 2024
Justice Hill Injury Update
Hill (illness) missed practice on Monday, but head coach John Harbaugh said that he will play in Week 18. Even in his role behind Derrick Henry, Hill continues to rank as an appealing flex option in fantasy football.
John Harbaugh says Justice Hill is just sick and will play. Very good news.
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) December 30, 2024
Miles Sanders Injury Update
Sanders (ankle) has been cleared to play and is trending toward suiting up in Week 18. His return comes just one week after the Panthers shut down Chuba Hubbard (calf) for the rest of the season. Sanders will take over the lead-back role from Raheem Blackshear.
Canales says Miles Sanders (ankle) was cleared to play late last week. Indicated they're excited to get him back.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) December 30, 2024
Pierre Strong Jr. Injury Update
Strong (concussion) has officially entered the NFL's concussion protocol. He remains off the radar in all fantasy leagues.
#Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said RB Pierre Strong in concussion protocol.
— Chris Easterling (@ceasterlingABJ) December 31, 2024
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