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Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 4. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Bucky Irving, Josh Jacobs, Chase Brown, and Aaron Jones.
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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Saquon Barkley Injury Update
Barkley (coach's decision) will sit out Week 18 as the Eagles attempt to keep him healthy for the playoffs. Kenneth Gainwell should lead Philadelphia's backfield against the Giants on Sunday.
Friday's Injury Report#NYGvsPHI pic.twitter.com/4lEnVc8GUy
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 3, 2025
Bucky Irving Injury Update
Irving (shoulder, shin) was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play in Week 18. He ranks as a high-end RB1 against the Saints' poor run defense.
Week 18 Injury Report - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints (1/5/25): https://t.co/cwq0Hw1mzP pic.twitter.com/XFZaXMKU0E
— Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) January 3, 2025
Josh Jacobs Injury Update
Jacobs (wrist) upgraded to a limited participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will play against the Bears in Week 18. However, Jones previously acknowledged that he wouldn't handle a heavy workload in Sunday's regular-season finale. As a result, he drops to the low-end RB1 tier for fantasy purposes.
Final Packers injury report for #CHIvsGB pic.twitter.com/QcvtEykMk5
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) January 3, 2025
Kyren Williams Injury Update
Williams (coach's decision) will sit out Week 18 as the Rams hope to keep him healthy for their playoff run. Blake Corum should lead the backfield, while Cody Schrader and Ronnie Rivers also earn meaningful snaps.
Sean McVay said Rob Havenstein (shoulder) will be out for Sunday’s game vs. Seahawks.
Rams will sit Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Kyren Williams, Kevin Dotson and Alaric Jackson. (McVay already said Matthew Stafford is resting).
Noteboom starting at LT, Jonah Jackson RG
— Stu Jackson (@StuJRams) January 3, 2025
Chase Brown Injury Update
Brown (ankle) was unable to practice this week, but the Bengals have left the door open for him to play with a "questionable" designation. Even if active, there's no guarantee that he will handle a full workload against the Steelers. Regardless of Brown's role, we expect Khalil Herbert to get involved out of the backfield.
Steelers-Bengals final injury report: pic.twitter.com/ZrO5baeu63
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) January 2, 2025
Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Kamara (groin) is doubtful to play against the Buccaneers after failing to practice this past week. The veteran running back previously expressed a desire to return for one of the Saints' final games, and it would have been neat to see him push for his first career 1,000-yard rushing season.
However, such a feat appears unlikely. Clyde Edwards-Helaire could end up leading New Orleans' backfield with Kendre Miller (concussion) already ruled out for Week 18.
Final #Saints injury report of the season. Two guys ruled out, one doubtful, five questionable. pic.twitter.com/Mp5UPgTipF
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) January 3, 2025
Aaron Jones Injury Update
Jones (quad) has been removed from the injury report after logging a full practice on Friday. He will suit up in Week 18 and should have a large workload as the Vikings compete for the NFC's No. 1 seed. Jones ranks as a low-end RB1 in fantasy football.
Final injury report for the #Lions-Vikings game. pic.twitter.com/HalBnYoLDm
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) January 3, 2025
Tony Pollard Injury Update
Pollard (ankle) had been limited in practice, but he was downgraded to a non-participant on Friday. As a result, the Titans have officially listed him as questionable. With Pollard's status in doubt and Tyjae Spears (concussion) already ruled out, Tennessee could turn to Julius Chestnut as its primary running back on Sunday in Houston.
The last Titans’ injury report of the season: pic.twitter.com/WRM0zCerxc
— Ben Arthur 🇬🇭 (@benyarthur) January 3, 2025
Jaylen Warren Injury Update
Warren (ribs) has been cleared to play against the Bengals in Week 18, and we expect him to suit up without any limitations. He out-produced Najee Harris last week and could be headed for a similar role against Cincinnati. Warren ranks as a high-end RB2 in fantasy football this week.
Steelers-Bengals final injury report: pic.twitter.com/ZrO5baeu63
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) January 2, 2025
Jerome Ford Injury Update
Ford (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve, which means he won't play in Saturday's regular-season finale. Although Ford was a full participant in practice this week, the Browns are shutting him down, given that this week's contest is meaningful for them.
In fact, a loss would benefit Cleveland since they could technically still earn the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. D'Onta Foreman is expected to lead the Browns' backfield in Week 18.
Browns placed RB Jerome Ford, TE David Njoku and RB Pierre Strong Jr. on injured reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2025
Ameer Abdullah Injury Update
Abdullah (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Chargers. After a dominant three-game stretch, Abdullah has been shut down, ending his age-31 season. Alexander Mattison should lead the Raiders' backfield in Week 18.
Raiders/ Chargers Injury Report for Friday. Abdullah is out for Raiders, Edwards and Palmer out for the Chargers. pic.twitter.com/nUB4fb1Tee
— Your Boy Q (@YourboyQ254) January 3, 2025
Kendre Miller Injury Update
Miller (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 18 against the Buccaneers. Edwards-Helaire is the leading candidate to operate as the Saints' primary running back on Sunday, but we would expect Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims to also get involved.
Final #Saints injury report of the season. Two guys ruled out, one doubtful, five questionable. pic.twitter.com/Mp5UPgTipF
— Jeff Nowak (@Jeff_Nowak) January 3, 2025
Austin Ekeler Injury Update
Ekeler (concussion) was a full participant in practice this week. However, he remains on injured reserve and is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. The Commanders would need to activate him by Saturday afternoon in order for him to play in Week 18. If active, he'd likely back up Brian Robinson Jr., ranking as a mid-range RB3/FLEX option in fantasy football.
Commanders list Biadasz, Lucas as doubtful, along with the three DNP.
Tyler Ott is attending a funeral and will meet the team in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/SbmZUOQ7zu
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 3, 2025
Isiah Pacheco Injury Update
Pacheco (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 18 against the Broncos. The Chiefs intend to rest their starters in Week 18, and that includes both Pacheco and Kareem Hunt (coach's decision). Carson Steele and Samaje Perine are expected to lead Kansas City's backfield on Sunday.
Here’s the final injury report for the Chiefs and Broncos. pic.twitter.com/Vf1TJoJWGa
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) January 3, 2025
Tyjae Spears Injury Update
Spears (concussion) has officially been ruled out for Week 18. This update is merely a formality, given that head coach Brian Callahan told the media last Sunday that he wouldn't play against the Texans. Chestnut could be the Titans' primary running back on Sunday if Pollard (ankle) also can't play.
The last Titans’ injury report of the season: pic.twitter.com/WRM0zCerxc
— Ben Arthur 🇬🇭 (@benyarthur) January 3, 2025
Gus Edwards Injury Update
Edwards (ankle) did not practice this week. As a result, he has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Raiders. Kimani Vidal is slated to back up J.K. Dobbins, and he could see increased opportunities if the Chargers limit their starters' touches in Week 18.
Raiders/ Chargers Injury Report for Friday. Abdullah is out for Raiders, Edwards and Palmer out for the Chargers. pic.twitter.com/nUB4fb1Tee
— Your Boy Q (@YourboyQ254) January 3, 2025
Craig Reynolds Injury Update
Reynolds (back) was added to the injury report after missing Friday's practice. He is officially questionable to suit up against the Vikings in Week 18. If he can't play, Jermar Jefferson would likely back up Jahmyr Gibbs with the NFC's No. 1 seed on the line.
#MINvsDET injury report presented by Henry Ford Health. pic.twitter.com/px1yIv7KxL
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) January 3, 2025
Kareem Hunt Injury Update
Hunt (coach's decision) is officially doubtful for Week 18 against the Broncos. The Chiefs intend to rest their starters in Week 18, and that includes both Hunt and Pacheco (ribs). Steele and Perine are expected to lead Kansas City's backfield on Sunday.
Here’s the final injury report for the Chiefs and Broncos. pic.twitter.com/Vf1TJoJWGa
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) January 3, 2025
Justice Hill Injury Update
Hill (concussion, illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Browns. Keaton Mitchell rushed 11 times on Christmas Day and is expected to remain Derrick Henry's backup in Week 18.
#Ravens RB Justice Hill is ruled out for Saturday against the #Browns. Full injury report 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/eFYPQgZekk
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 2, 2025
Miles Sanders Injury Update
Sanders (ankle) is questionable to play against the Falcons in Week 18. The veteran running back logged a full practice on Friday, but the Panthers would need to activate him from injured reserve on Saturday before he's eligible to suit up in this week's regular-season finale. Assuming he's active, Sanders would be the Panthers' primary running back while Raheem Blackshear and Mike Boone fill depth roles.
The final #Panthers injury report of the szn is out.
- OUT vs. ATL: CB Jaycee Horn (hip), OLB Amare Barno (shoulder), LB Josey Jewell (concussion), CB Lonnie Johnson (shoulder/neck), OLB D.J. Johnson (car accident)
Q: Hunt, Robinson, Moton, M. Sanders, Legette, Clowney
— Jared Feinberg (@JRodNFLDraft) January 3, 2025
Travis Homer Injury Update
Homer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game after failing to practice this past week. D'Andre Swift and Herbert remain the Bears' top running backs for Week 18 against the Packers.
#Bears Friday Injury Report pic.twitter.com/u9qlCVrReH
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) January 3, 2025
Christopher Brooks Injury Update
Brooks (ankle) has been removed from the injury report after logging a full practice on Friday. He will play in Week 18 against the Bears, and he could see increased opportunities with Jacobs not expected to handle a full workload.
Final Packers injury report for #CHIvsGB pic.twitter.com/QcvtEykMk5
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) January 3, 2025
Rasheen Ali Injury Update
Ali (hip) has been removed from the injury report after logging back-to-back full practices. He should remain the Ravens' No. 3 running back behind Henry and Mitchell.
#Ravens RB Justice Hill is ruled out for Saturday against the #Browns. Full injury report 👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/eFYPQgZekk
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 2, 2025
Pierre Strong Jr. Injury Update
Strong (concussion) has been placed on injured reserve, which means he won't play in Saturday's regular-season finale. This move is merely a formality, with one game left after Strong didn't practice this week. Foreman is expected to lead the Browns' backfield against the Ravens.
Browns placed RB Jerome Ford, TE David Njoku and RB Pierre Strong Jr. on injured reserve.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 3, 2025
Tyler Badie Injury Update
Badie (back) is questionable to face the Chiefs despite being a full participant in practice this week. The Broncos would need to activate him from injured reserve before he can play on Sunday. It's unclear if Denver will allocate a 53-man roster spot to Badie, given that Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin, and Audric Estime are all healthy. Even if he does play in Week 18, Badie is off the fantasy radar.
Friday's #KCvsDEN injury report:
📰 » https://t.co/e3c7wnbT5C pic.twitter.com/Wdcxl8ZXtw
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 3, 2025
Will Shipley Injury Update
Shipley (concussion) is questionable for Week 18 despite logging two full practices in a row. His practice status suggests that he'll play against the Giants, but we won't get official confirmation until 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.
Friday's Injury Report#NYGvsPHI pic.twitter.com/4lEnVc8GUy
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 3, 2025
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