Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 3 Updates for Aaron Jones, Austin Ekeler, Jaylen Wright, more

September 17, 2025

RB fantasy football injury updates and reports for running backs in Week 3 (2025), as of September 17, including Aaron Jones, Austin Ekeler, Tyjae Spears, and Jaylen Wright.

Below is our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 3, as of September 17. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 3, including Aaron Jones Sr., Austin Ekeler, Tyjae Spears, and Jaylen Wright.

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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Aaron Jones Sr. Injury Update

Jones (hamstring) has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four weeks. The majority of his volume should be passed off to Jordan Mason, who was already one of the most appealing handcuffs in fantasy football. Now, he'll step into an every-down role, ranking as a mid-range RB2 in fantasy football.

Source: Vikings placed RB Aaron Jones on injured reserve due to his hamstring injury. He’s now out a minimum of four weeks. pic.twitter.com/mxwal8uMSU

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 16, 2025

Austin Ekeler Injury Update

An MRI confirmed that Ekeler tore his Achilles tendon during Thursday Night Football against the Packers. The Commanders already had a subpar backfield, and the situation now becomes even murkier with the veteran running back done for the year. A combination of Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Chris Rodriguez Jr., and Jeremy McNichols will share Ekeler's volume going forward.

HC Dan Quinn confirmed that RB Austin Ekeler and DE Deatrich Wise Jr. suffered season-ending injuries in Thursday's game

Wishing them both a healthy recovery pic.twitter.com/4olHDbzo5M

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 15, 2025

Tyjae Spears Injury Update

Spears (ankle) might return as soon as he's eligible to be activated off injured reserve in Week 5. The Titans could certainly benefit from a running back upgrade over Kalel Mullings, and Spears would serve as a very nice complement to Tony Pollard. He would have low-end RB3/flex appeal upon his return.

Tyjae Spears Nearing Injury Return Eligibility, In Line for Key Role in Tennessee? https://t.co/yHDnBpaKv6

— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) September 17, 2025

Jaylen Wright Injury Update

Wright (knee) has been a limited participant in back-to-back practices. At this point, it seems there is a very strong chance that the young running back will be active for his season debut against the Bills on Thursday night. If so, he'd operate as the direct backup to De'Von Achane and would be worth stashing on the bench in most fantasy leagues.

Dolphins-Bills injury report for Tuesday

WR Jaylen Waddle downgraded to limited participant, otherwise no changes from yesterday pic.twitter.com/HVdwb1qnG8

— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) September 16, 2025

Rasheen Ali Injury Update

Ali suffered a concussion during Sunday's win over the Browns. The 24-year-old exited during the first quarter before he could register a touch. Keaton Mitchell, who has been a healthy scratch through the first two weeks, will likely be active in Ali's absence on Monday night.

Rasheen Ali (concussion) is out for #Ravens

— Brian Wacker (@brianwacker1) September 14, 2025

Kyle Juszczyk Injury Update

Juszczyk suffered a concussion during Sunday's win over the Saints. The 49ers continue to deal with major injuries on the offensive side of the ball. Specifically, San Francisco is down two key blockers in Juszczyk and George Kittle (hamstring), as well as quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder).

#49ers @DignityHealth Injury Update: FB Kyle Juszczyk is OUT for the remainder of the game (concussion).

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 14, 2025

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