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Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 7, as of October 21. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 7, including Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Aaron Jones, and Jahmyr Gibbs.
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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Christian McCaffrey Injury Update
McCaffrey (oblique) didn't officially practice on Friday, though he was spotted doing work on a side field. The fact that 49ers-Vikings is slated for Monday night makes it very difficult for fantasy managers to evaluate McCaffrey's status. The safest option is to stash Elijah Mitchell or Jordan Mason so that you can simply make any necessary lineup changes on Monday evening if McCaffrey is out.
Saquon Barkley Injury Update
Barkley (ankle) was limited in practice all week long but does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Commanders. Even as the Giants' offense struggles, Barkley ranks as a mid-to-high fantasy RB1 ahead of a favorable matchup.
Aaron Jones Injury Update
Jones (hamstring) was limited in practice all week long and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos. Green Bay has a crowded injury report for Week 7, which is a bit worrisome coming out of the bye week. With that said, it seems like Jones has a good shot to play this weekend. He ranks as a low-end RB1 versus Denver's porous run defense.
Jahmyr Gibbs Injury Update
Gibbs (hamstring) upgraded to a full participant on Friday and has been removed from the injury report heading into Week 7 versus the Ravens. The rookie is returning from a two-week absence, and it comes at a perfect time for the Lions: David Montgomery (ribs) could miss multiple week while Craig Reynolds (hamstring, toe) is questionable to play Sunday. Head coach Dan Campbell hinted at a heavy workload for Gibbs, though the first-rounder's struggles in pass protection could cost him some snaps against a ferocious Ravens defense.
Rhamondre Stevenson Injury Update
The Patriots have a whopping 16 players listed as questionable for Week 7, but Stevenson (ankle) is not one of them. The running back was removed from the injury report after upgrading to a full participant in Friday's practice. Stevenson is coming off a strong Week 6 showing but drops back to the high-end RB3 tier versus a Buffalo defense that has done well defending the run.
Roschon Johnson Injury Update
Johnson (concussion) was unable to practice at all this past week. He has been ruled out for Week 7, joining Khalil Herbert (ankle) on the sideline. Look for D'Onta Foreman to lead the Bears' backfield while Darrynton Evans and Travis Homer play complementary roles.
Kareem Hunt Injury Update
Hunt (thigh) remained limited in practice on Friday. He is officially questionable to play against the Colts in Week 7 and could be a true game-time decision. The veteran is coming off a strong game versus the 49ers in which he totaled 47 rushing yards, 24 receiving yards, and one touchdown. He'll continue to operate behind Jerome Ford but could have RB3/FLEX appeal as bye weeks and injuries plague fantasy managers.
Kyren Williams Injury Update
Unsurprisingly, Williams (ankle) did not practice at all this week. He has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, giving way to Zach Evans, Royce Freeman, and Darrell Henderson. It's unclear which running back will handle the most touches, making all three of them tough to trust in fantasy football.
David Montgomery Injury Update
Montgomery (ribs) is officially inactive for Week 7. It's looking increasingly likely that he will miss multiple games. Gibbs will handle lead-back duties in his absence while Reynolds (hamstring, toe) also carves out a role.
Craig Reynolds Injury Update
Reynolds (hamstring, toe) is officially questionable for Week 7 after practicing in a limited capacity for the second consecutive day. If active on Sunday, he figures to earn more snaps with Montgomery (ribs) out. The Lions might even prefer Reynolds over Gibbs in pass protection scenarios, giving him increased snaps and, therefore, increased opportunities to produce in fantasy football.
Zach Charbonnet Injury Update
Charbonnet (hamstring) is officially questionable for Week 7 versus the Cardinals. The rookie didn't practice at all this past week, which suggests he faces an uphill battle to suit up on Sunday. Nevertheless, the Seahawks are leaving the door open for him to play. If active, he would continue to operate as the Seahawks' No. 2 running back behind Kenneth Walker III.
Jeff Wilson Jr. Injury Update
Wilson (ribs, finger) practiced in full all week long and has been cleared to return Sunday versus Philadelphia. While Miami still needs to activate Wilson from IR in order for him to be eligible to play, that move is merely procedural and will likely come on Sunday. The veteran should operate as the Dolphins' No. 2 running back behind Raheem Mostert. He could have some low-end RB3/FLEX appeal for the time being.
Ronnie Rivers Injury Update
Rivers (knee) has officially been placed on IR. This move was expected but, now that it's official, leaves Los Angeles with a shaky running back room of Evans, Freeman, and Henderson.
Damien Harris Injury Update
Harris (neck, concussion) was ruled out for Week 7 and subsequently placed on IR. He'll miss a minimum of four weeks after being rushed to the hospital during Sunday's win over the Giants. Latavius Murray will handle backup duties behind James Cook. Meanwhile, Ty Johnson was elevated from the practice squad to fill a depth role.
Travis Homer Injury Update
Homer (hamstring) logged back-to-back full practices and has been cleared to play in Week 7 versus the Raiders. He and Evans will presumably split a depth role behind Foreman. The ex-Seahawk isn't on the fantasy radar.
Chris Brooks Injury Update
The Dolphins placed Brooks (ankle) on injured reserve Friday. He'll miss a minimum of four games. The rookie's roster spot will go to Wilson (finger, ribs), who is on track to return in Week 7.
Kene Nwangwu Injury Update
Nwangwu (back) has officially been activated from injured reserve. He should be active on Monday night and will primarily operate as a returner on special teams. It remains to be seen whether Minnesota will make Ty Chandler or Cam Akers inactive upon Nwangwu's return.
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