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Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 8, as of October 26. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 8, including Kenneth Walker III, Jonathan Taylor, Jordan Mason, and Alvin Kamara.
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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Kenneth Walker III Injury Update
Walker (illness) developed from a non-participant Wednesday to a full participant Friday. He'll play in Week 8, ranking as a high-end RB1 versus Buffalo's suspect run defense.
Updated Week 8 #Seahawks injury report with Friday practice participation: pic.twitter.com/Le8b3sBXDG
— John Boyle (@johnpboyle) October 25, 2024
Jonathan Taylor Injury Update
Taylor (ankle) logged two consecutive full practices and has been removed from the final injury report. He'll suit up as the Colts' primary back on Sunday against the Texans.
The final practice report for #INDvsHOU: pic.twitter.com/ojnHAUcDNq
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 25, 2024
Jordan Mason Injury Update
Mason (shoulder) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the final injury report and is cleared to play in Week 8 against the Cowboys.
WR Jauan Jennings (hip), DT Kevin Givens (groin) and K Jake Moody (ankle) out for #49ers vs Cowboys. Full injury report: pic.twitter.com/SwGdXdkbBc
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) October 25, 2024
Alvin Kamara Injury Update
Kamara (hand, rib) was limited in practice all week long but avoided an injury designation for Week 8. He'll suit up on Sunday against the Chargers, presumably without any limitations.
Saints final injury report
Carr doubtful … Saldiveri & Wilson are both outLooks like Taysom, Olave, Ruiz & Werner will be back Sunday pic.twitter.com/EWQsGvS6wl
— Sean FazendeFOX8 (@SeanFazendeFOX8) October 25, 2024
Kareem Hunt Injury Update
Hunt (hip) logged another full practice on Friday. He has been removed from the Chiefs' final injury report and will play against the Raiders on Sunday, ranking as an RB2 in fantasy football.
Here’s the final injury report for the Chiefs and Raiders. pic.twitter.com/vd6fE3A9A0
— Matt McMullen (@KCChiefs_Matt) October 25, 2024
Rhamondre Stevenson Injury Update
Stevenson (foot, personal) missed Wednesday's practice but returned to log a pair of full practices on Thursday and Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will operate as the Patriots' primary running back against the Jets in Week 8.
Patriots Friday injury report and #NYJvsNE game statuses: https://t.co/yKHQpMqQ8p pic.twitter.com/Xxg7RjBIm1
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 25, 2024
Travis Etienne Jr. Injury Update
Etienne (hamstring) is officially questionable for Week 8 against the Packers after logging three consecutive limited practices. Even if he suits up, he'll likely operate behind Tank Bisgby.
#Jaguars Week 8 injury report: Travis Etienne (hamstring) officially listed as questionable.
Pederson called him a game-time decision.
DT Maason Smith (ankle) is a new addition to the injury report. He DNP Friday and is listed as questionable. pic.twitter.com/mLQjceZHsD
— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) October 25, 2024
Bucky Irving Injury Update
Irving (toe) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he returned in a limited capacity on Friday. Originally not expected to play in Week 8, Irving appears to have made significant progress and now has a real chance to suit up versus Atlanta. For now, the Buccaneers have listed him as questionable.
Final injury report for Bucs-Falcons. Official status for Bucky Irving is “questionable.” pic.twitter.com/v6Ro3gJCcp
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) October 25, 2024
Jerome Ford Injury Update
Ford (hamstring) missed two consecutive practices before managing to participate in a limited capacity on Friday. He's listed as questionable, but even if he suits up, he'd operate behind Nick Chubb.
Ravens-Browns injury report and game statuses pic.twitter.com/XCKinc9DbM
— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) October 25, 2024
Jonathon Brooks Injury Update
Brooks (knee) was limited in practice all week long, but the Panthers say he's doubtful to suit up Sunday versus Denver. He'd need to be activated from the non-football injury list before he can make his NFL debut.
The Panthers injury report is pretty wild... pic.twitter.com/IX4nGYw4VA
— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) October 25, 2024
Tyjae Spears Injury Update
Spears (hamstring) is questionable for Week 8 after logging three consecutive practices. Even if active, he'll operate behind Tony Pollard within the Tennessee offense.
Final @Titans vs @Lions Injury Report. pic.twitter.com/RnLmv93Ej4
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) October 25, 2024
Cordarrelle Patterson Injury Update
Patterson (ankle) was limited on Friday. The veteran playmaker has one more day to log a limited or full practice before the Steelers release their Week 8 injury designations.
#Steelers Friday injury report
DeShon Elliott was limited today after not practicing yesterday.
Donte Jackson was a full participant for the 2nd day in a row. pic.twitter.com/2cFUV59RZY
— Steelers Network (@SteelersNetwork) October 25, 2024
Darrynton Evans Injury Update
Evans (hamstring) was a full participant in practice this week. However, he remains on injured reserve and is doubtful to play against the Seahawks. It appears Buffalo is hesitant to activate him despite his healthy status.
Friday injury report pic.twitter.com/DDVtYkczWt
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) October 25, 2024
Keaton Mitchell Injury Update
Mitchell (knee) was designated to return from the PUP list this week. Although he was able to log limited practices every day, the Ravens have already decided to rule him out for Sunday's clash with the Browns.
Ravens-Browns injury report and game statuses pic.twitter.com/XCKinc9DbM
— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) October 25, 2024
Rasheen Ali Injury Update
Ali (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 8 after missing three consecutive practices.
Ravens-Browns injury report and game statuses pic.twitter.com/XCKinc9DbM
— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) October 25, 2024
