Fantasy Football Injury Reports for Running Backs - Updates for Jeff Wilson Jr., Zack Moss, Jerome Ford

Week 1 of the NFL regular season is just three days away, so it's never been more important to keep up with the latest injury headlines. While injury news is somewhat quiet before the start of the season, it will ramp up as a full slate of games is played. Our fantasy football injury reports for running backs as of Monday, September 4 will give you the latest scoop on the statuses of Jeff Wilson Jr., Zack Moss, and Jerome Ford.

Being up-to-date on NFL injury news can give you an edge over your league mates in fantasy football. The regular season is right around the corner, so keeping up with key running back injuries is crucial.

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Jeff Wilson Jr. Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (finger, rib) was placed on the injured reserve on Thursday. The 27-year-old is dealing with multiple injuries that are going to force him to miss the first four weeks of the regular season. However, Wilson's agent expects him to return ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants.

That is great news considering the team didn't offer much of a timetable for Wilson's return. The Dolphins might only be without Wilson for four games, which isn't too bad. In his absence, Raheem Mostert and rookie De'Von Achane (shoulder) are expected to have bigger roles in the offense.

Zack Moss Injury Update

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (forearm) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from surgery and could be back in Week 2 against the Houston Texans or Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens, at the latest. The fourth-year running back broke his forearm in late July and underwent surgery but has recovered quicker than expected.

Assuming Moss is out in Week 1, Deon Jackson will be the starting running back for the Colts and is a low-end RB3 option against the Jaguars. Once Moss returns to action, he and Jackson will share the workload until Jonathan Taylor (PUP) returns to the team.

Jerome Ford Injury Update

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) was able to get back on the practice field on Thursday. The 23-year-old has been banged up lately due to a lingering hamstring issue. It sounds like Ford is feeling better now and is in line for the regular season opener versus the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ford is expected to serve as the change-of-pace back behind Nick Chubb. Ford only rushed the ball eight times last season, so his workload is limited. He probably won't be worth the gamble for many fantasy managers to begin the season.

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