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Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 14, as of December 9. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 14, including Travis Etienne Jr., Breece Hall, Isiah Pacheco, and Kenneth Walker III.
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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Travis Etienne Jr. Injury Update
Etienne (ribs) was limited in practice all week long and is officially questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. He has impressed this season, ranking as the overall RB3 in fantasy football while scoring eight touchdowns over his last eight games. The 24-year-old should continue to be started in all leagues but could have his ceiling capped against the Browns' strong defense with Trevor Lawrence (ankle) banged up.
Breece Hall Injury Update
Hall (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was able to participate in a limited capacity on Friday, giving fantasy managers some optimism about his availability. The Jets left the door open for him to play by listing him as questionable. He could be a true game-time decision, leaving managers without any additional clarity until Sunday morning.
Isiah Pacheco Injury Update
Pacheco (shoulder) was unable to practice this past week and has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills. The injury seems to be serious considering he missed all three practices, as well as the fact that head coach Andy Reid floated the idea of a potential IR stint. In the interim, Clyde Edwards-Helaire will lead the backfield, ranking as a mid-to-high fantasy RB3.
Kenneth Walker III Injury Update
Walker (oblique) is officially questionable for Week 14 but continues to trend in the right direction. He logged a full practice on Friday and should be good to go this weekend, ranking as a solid RB2 option against the 49ers.
Zach Charbonnet Injury Update
Charbonnet (knee) is officially questionable for Week 14 but continues to trend in the right direction. He logged a full practice on Friday and should be good to go this weekend. However, given that Walker is also expected to play, the rookie can be returned to the bench in most fantasy leagues.
Jonathan Taylor Injury Update
Taylor (thumb) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Bengals. Given that he was expected to miss at least two or three weeks, his absence for Sunday's game comes as no surprise. Once again, Zack Moss will handle lead-back duties for Indianapolis.
Aaron Jones Injury Update
Jones (knee) was limited once again on Friday. He'll have one more day to practice before the Packers are forced to issue him an official injury designation. If active in Week 14, he'd rank as a low-end fantasy RB2.
A.J. Dillon Injury Update
Dillon (groin) remained limited for the second consecutive day. The Packers' final injury report will come out on Saturday, offering more insight into the status of Green Bay's backfield. In the event that Jones can't play but Dillon is active, the latter would rank as a low-end RB2 in fantasy leagues.
Raheem Mostert Injury Update
Mostert (knee) was limited on Friday after missing the previous practice. He's trending in the right direction, though Saturday's session should provide more clarity on his status. Expect the veteran to rank as a high-end fantasy RB3 if active.
Kareem Hunt Injury Update
Hunt (groin) progressed from a non-participant Wednesday to a full participant Friday. He has been removed from the final injury report and will play against Jacksonville in Week 14. At best, he's a low-end RB3 whose fantasy value is dependent on finding the end zone.
Jerick McKinnon Injury Update
McKinnon (groin) logged a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the Chiefs' final injury report. He'll suit up against the Bills in Week 14 while earning increased opportunities with Pacheco (shoulder) sidelined. The veteran is expected to operate behind Edwards-Helaire, though his pass-catching upside could give him some standalone value as a low-end RB3 in deeper leagues.
Samaje Perine Injury Update
Perine (knee) missed practice on Friday and is officially questionable to play against the Chargers. This is a concerning development out of Denver considering the veteran was a full participant the two days prior. Even if active this week, it's hard to justify starting him in 12-team leagues.
Rico Dowdle Injury Update
Dowdle (ankle) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the final injury report and will suit up against the Eagles in a pivotal NFC East clash. Even as the backup to Tony Pollard, Dowdle has some standalone value as an RB3/FLEX option in deep leagues.
D'Ernest Johnson Injury Update
Johnson (knee) was limited in practice this week. He's officially questionable to play against the Browns on Sunday. There's an outside chance that Johnson could start at running back if Etienne (ribs) sits out this contest, though it's hard to imagine him doing so amidst the playoff race. If both Etienne and Johnson are active this week, the latter would rank as a mid-to-low RB4.
Elijah Mitchell Injury Update
Mitchell (knee) is doubtful to play on Sunday after missing all three practices this week. Jordan Mason will operate as the backup to Christian McCaffrey but remains off the fantasy radar.
Chase Brown Injury Update
Brown (hamstring) logged back-to-back full practices and has been cleared to play against the Colts in Week 14. He looked solid versus the Jaguars last Monday but isn't a fantasy-relevant option quite yet.
Kendre Miller Injury Update
Miller (knee) missed all three practices this week and has been ruled out for his fourth consecutive game. Head coach Dennis Allen acknowledged that the rookie's rehab has "kind of stalled a little bit" lately. Jamaal Williams will remain the backup option to Alvin Kamara on Sunday.
Cordarrelle Patterson Injury Update
Patterson (illness) popped up on the injury report after missing practice Friday. He's officially questionable for Week 14 versus the Buccaneers. His status will depend on how much he recovers over the next day or so. Expect him to be a game-time call.
Kene Nwangwu Injury Update
Nwangwu (concussion) practiced in full for the second consecutive day. He has cleared protocol and will suit up against the Raiders in Week 14. As the No. three running back in Minnesota, Nwangwu is off the fantasy radar.
Christopher Brooks Injury Update
Brooks (knee) was limited on Friday. He's still on injured reserve and would need to be activated before he is eligible to play. Of course, he might still be the No. five running back on the depth chart upon his return. In such a scenario, he'd be a healthy scratch.
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