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Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 15 Updates for Travis Etienne Jr., De'Von Achane, Isiah Pacheco, Breece Hall

Breece Hall - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Fantasy football RB injury updates and reports for Week 15 (2023), as of 12/16, including Travis Etienne Jr., De'Von Achane, Isiah Pacheco, and Breece Hall.

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 15, as of December 16. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 15, including Travis Etienne Jr., De'Von Achane, Isiah Pacheco, and Breece Hall.

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.

To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NFL, make sure to favorite or bookmark the fantasy football player news page, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy football mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. Let's look at the updates for some running backs and see whether they may play in Week 15.

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Travis Etienne Jr. Injury Update

Etienne (ribs) was limited all week long but has been removed from the final injury report. This is a clear sign that he will play on Sunday, presumably without any limitations. Look for the young star to rank as a mid-range fantasy RB1 versus Baltimore.

 

De'Von Achane Injury Update

Achane (toe) wasn't able to practice until Friday when he participated in a limited capacity. The rookie has struggled to stay healthy and figures to be a true game-time decision once again this week. As the No. 2 option behind Raheem Mostert in Miami, Achane ranks as a low-end RB2 if active this week.

 

Isiah Pacheco Injury Update

Pacheco (shoulder) missed all three practices this week and has officially been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. His second consecutive absence should give more snaps to Clyde Edwards-Helaire, though he's an unappealing fantasy option against a Patriots defense that has been truly elite when defending the run over its last three games.

 

Breece Hall Injury Update

Hall (ankle) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. As a result, he has been removed from the injury report and cleared to play against the Dolphins in Week 15. His pass-catching upside gives him legitimate RB2 appeal in most formats.

 

Najee Harris Injury Update

Harris (knee) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He'll play against the Colts on Saturday, ranking as a high-end RB3 in most fantasy football formats.

 

Alexander Mattison Injury Update

Mattison (ankle) missed all three practices this week and has officially been ruled out for Week 15 versus the Bengals. His absence will force the Vikings to rely on Ty Chandler out of the backfield. While he does have some fantasy appeal, the Minnesota offense could have its upside limited with Nick Mullens at quarterback.

 

Jonathan Taylor Injury Update

Taylor (thumb) remains sidelined for Week 15 against the Steelers, as expected. Look for a heavy dose of Zack Moss out of the backfield. The former Bill currently ranks as a fringe top-24 fantasy running back.

 

Rhamondre Stevenson Injury Update

Stevenson (ankle) remains sidelined with a high-ankle sprain suffered nearly two weeks ago versus the Chargers. His absence will lead to increased production for Ezekiel Elliott, who stole the show with 68 rushing yards, 72 receiving yards, and one touchdown last Thursday versus Pittsburgh. While the Chiefs offer a more difficult matchup for the veteran, he's still a low-end RB2 option given his immense volume and track record.

 

Brian Robinson Jr. Injury Update

Robinson (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Week 15 versus the Rams. Look for Antonio Gibson to lead this backfield and handle the bulk of pass-catching downs. Chris Rodriguez Jr. also figures to get involved, but he's off the fantasy radar for the moment.

 

Jerome Ford Injury Update

Ford (wrist) upgraded to a full participant on Friday and has officially been removed from the injury report. He'll suit up in Week 15, operating as the No. 1 running back in Cleveland. Such a role gives him low-end RB2 appeal in most fantasy leagues.

 

Kareem Hunt Injury Update

Hunt (groin) has shown progress all week long, finishing things up with a full practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will serve as the preferred pass-catching and short-yardage option behind Jerome Ford for Week 15 against the Bears.

 

Aaron Jones Injury Update

Jones (knee) is officially questionable for Week 15 after logging three limited practices. The veteran has missed three consecutive games but will look to return this weekend with A.J. Dillon (thumb) also listed as questionable. If neither Jones nor Dillon can play, Patrick Taylor will rank as a fantasy RB3.

 

A.J. Dillon Injury Update

As mentioned above, Dillon (thumb) joins Jones (knee) on the list of Packers running backs questionable for this weekend. Dillon was limited in practice on Friday after being absent Wednesday and Thursday. He'll only approach must-start territory if Jones is ruled out.

 

Rico Dowdle Injury Update

Dowdle (ankle) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and will suit up versus Buffalo. Tony Pollard has a firm hold on the lead-back role in Dallas, but Dowdle should continue to get involved. He ranks as an RB4 in fantasy football.

 

Samaje Perine Injury Update

Perine (knee) logged a full practice on Thursday and has been removed from the injury report. He'll play against the Lions but only has fantasy appeal in deeper PPR leagues given his solid pass-catching role.

 

Jamaal Williams Injury Update

Williams (groin) is questionable for Week 15 after being limited in three consecutive practices. The veteran rushed 11 times on a 44 percent snap share last weekend, but as long as Alvin Kamara is healthy, Williams' fantasy value is quite dependent on finding the end zone. He has not scored a touchdown this year and therefore falls to the low-end RB4 range.

 

Kendre Miller Injury Update

Miller (ankle) missed all three practices again this week. The rookie will be sidelined for his fifth consecutive game on Sunday. It's relatively surprising that the Saints have not opted to shut him down for the remainder of the season, especially since he has been repeatedly absent from practices since the first week of November.

 

Pierre Strong Jr. Injury Update

Strong (illness) missed practice on Thursday but returned in a full capacity on Friday. Even though he'll play in Week 15, he remains off the fantasy radar given his role as Cleveland's No. 3 running back.

 

D'Ernest Johnson Injury Update

Johnson (knee) was limited in practice all week long but does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens. He's been somewhat productive since the Week 9 bye, averaging 13.4 rushing yards and 25 receiving yards per game. The 27-year-old currently ranks as a low-end fantasy RB4.

 

Elijah Mitchell Injury Update

Mitchell (knee) was ruled out after missing practice on Thursday and Friday. The 25-year-old has lacked fantasy value in his role as the direct backup to Christian McCaffrey, a job which will once again belong to Jordan Mason in Week 15.

 

Emari Demercado Injury Update

Demercado (neck) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report but is not on the fantasy radar. Even though the rookie flashed upside earlier this season, it appears he's now competing with Michael Carter for the backup job behind James Conner.

 

Chris Brooks Injury Update

Brooks (knee) is questionable for Week 15 after logging limited practices all week long. The Dolphins would need to activate him from injured reserve on Saturday if they intend to play and use him. Even though he has shown flashes of explosiveness this season, the rookie remains buried on the depth chart, which is one of the strongest and most well-rounded in football.

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