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Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 1, as of September 4. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 1, including Christian McCaffrey, Jahmyr Gibbs, Jaylen Warren, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
As the fantasy football season gets underway, 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 (calf strain) returned to practice on Tuesday after sitting out the entire preseason. As long as he's healthy, McCaffrey remains the overall RB1 in fantasy football. Start him with confidence against the Jets this week.
Back at #49ers practice on Tuesday:
- LT Trent Williams
- WR Brandon Aiyuk
- RB Christian McCaffrey pic.twitter.com/qSdgoGGlGS— Lindsey Pallares (@lindseylares) September 3, 2024
Jahmyr Gibbs Injury Update
Gibbs (hamstring) says he's just about 100 percent and is good to go for Sunday's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. As long as he stays healthy, the second-year back should be viewed as a mid-range RB1.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs says he’s good to go for Sunday night’s Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
More via @E_Woodyard:https://t.co/NuOomYQHKx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 3, 2024
Jaylen Warren Injury Update
Warren (hamstring) was able to practice by himself on Monday and expects to participate in team drills on Wednesday. As of now, he intends to play Sunday against the Falcons. Look for him to split backfield duties with Najee Harris.
Jaylen Warren did some individual drills Monday. He said after practice that he expects to do work in teams on Wednesday and is on track to play Sunday in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/KY9qbESmhc
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) September 2, 2024
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Injury Update
The Chiefs have placed Edwards-Helaire on the non-football illness list, so he'll be ineligible to play through Week 4. The former first-round pick is reportedly dealing with PTSD and needs to focus on his mental health. Samaje Perine and Carson Steele will fill in as Isiah Pacheco's backups.
The #Chiefs have placed RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire on the non-football illness list. That means he's out for at least the first four games of the regular season.
KC's healthy RBs are now Isiah Pacheco, Samaje Perine and Carson Steele. pic.twitter.com/UD1iNJTZjR
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 2, 2024
Emanuel Wilson Injury Update
Wilson (hip) was officially a limited participant in practice on Tuesday. He still has two more chances to log a full practice, which would presumably clear him for Week 1. If he remains limited, he'll likely be listed as "questionable" for Friday's game.
The first Packers-Eagles injury report: pic.twitter.com/leNGf0dyRr
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 3, 2024
MarShawn Lloyd Injury Update
Lloyd (hamstring) was the only Packer not participating in Tuesday's practice. This creates real concern about his availability for Week 1. However, he still has two more chances to practice in a limited capacity before Friday's game.
The first Packers-Eagles injury report: pic.twitter.com/leNGf0dyRr
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) September 3, 2024
Rasheen Ali Injury Update
Ali (neck) was limited throughout the first two days of practice this week. His status on Wednesday will provide more clarity on whether he enters Week 1 with a "questionable" designation.
If Ali does play this week, he could operate as the Ravens' No. 2 running back, registering more snaps than Justice Hill. Even so, he remains behind Derrick Henry on the depth chart and can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Ravens-Chiefs injury report pic.twitter.com/ysNYFW1QFz
— Cordell Woodland (@CordellWoodland) September 3, 2024
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