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Running backs often have fantasy football owners running back to the waiver wire, but in an unexpected turn of events, the early news is actually positive this week. Imagine that! In an ideal world, we wouldn't be writing about the following players, but since we are, it's a good thing that their health is mostly improving instead of the alternative.Saquon Barkley, Austin Ekeler, Miles Sanders, Gus Edwards, and Justice Hill each head into Week 4 with uncertain statuses. They might not be out for long, if at all, but we have all the information you need to know as the average Joe's work week winds down. Consider us the one-stop shop for all things fantasy football as we break down the list of injured running backs.Below, we'll give you the latest news on these Christian Yelich Jersey impact players and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 4 and season-long fantasy landscape. For updates on banged-up QBsAnthony Richardson,Jimmy Garoppolo, andBryce Young,; for news on ailing WRsBrandon Aiyuk,Deebo Samuel,Jaylen Waddle,Odell Beckham Jr., and Treylon Burks, .WEEK 4 FANTASY: | | Barkley (ankle) is said to be improving as he recovers from the high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 2. Because the Giants play on Monday Night Football this week, we wont get an official injury report from practice until later on Thursday. Giants' coach Brian Daboll told at practice. Orlando Arcia Jersey The running back has been pushing for a return, even trying to suit up last week for the teams Thursday night game in San Francisco. High ankle sprains typically keep players out for a couple of weeks, and we expect that to be the case with Barkley, though nothing would be surprising considering his motivation to return.Options are limited at the running back position, but if you have viable options on the bench, it's worth considering them over Barkley even if it looks like he'll be active. Should Barkley remain out, Matt Breida, who played 82 percent of offensive snaps, would once again a sume the brunt of the workload, a positive considering what he had to deal with in San Francisco last week. The Seahawks don't have a 49ers-level defense, so Breida should be more productive if he's forced into action. However, until the Giants start showing signs of life on offense, it's hard to have much faith in Daboll's group.WEEK 4 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | | Ekeler (ankle) keeps with the trend of ankle injuries, but he, logging a limited outing. The star running back hasn't practiced since injuring his ankle in Week 1, something that was initially thought to be a minor ailment. In the end, it kept him out longer than expected, though a return to practice is definitely encouraging. The Chargers have mi sed his playmaking ability and haven't had much production out of Joshua Kelley.If Ekeler returns this week, he's back in must-start territory as one of fantasy's best players. We don't know whether Eric Thames Jersey he'd have a limited workload, but we would expect him to get work around the goal line and in key situations as the Chargers try to dig themselves out of a 1-2 hole. However, if he remains sidelined, it's another week of hoping that Kelley can produce. Ekeler remaining out wouldn't be too shocking considering L.A. is on a bye before returning to action in Week 6.WEEK 4 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | Sanders (groin) was a new addition to the on Wednesday, practicing in a limited capacity. He went into Week 3s contest having practiced on a limited basis for multiple days with a pectoral injury before being removed from the injury report at the end of the week. Sanders had a solid showing in Seattle with Andy Dalton under center, as the running back was targeted nine times despite having a more inefficient day on the ground. He did score his first touchdown of the season and now appears set to line up alongside Bryce Young once again.If the Panthers RB1 suits up, he should be in your lineup considering the workload he's had so far this season. He's averaging 13.7 carries and four receptions per game, something that' Paul Molitor Jersey s music to the ears of fantasy owners everywhere. Fantasy football is often a game of opportunity and volume. Sanders has both, and that's why he's worth starting even if the ceiling is capped by Young's presence in the lineup. On the flip side, if Sanders is out, Chuba Hubbard steps in as the starting running back and warrants a spot in your lineup.WEEK 4 DFS: | | | UPDATE:Hill (toe) on Thursday.Edwards (head) and Hill (foot Stephen Vogt Jersey ) continue the merry-go-round of running backs in the Baltimore backfield. That team has been dealing with constant injuries woes since what feels like the beginning of time and that hasn't changed in 2023. Although things might be looking up as Edwards was revealed to not be in concu sion protocol, . He put in a unlike his partner, Hill, who did not practice to start the NFL work week.The Edwards news is big since he's been the go-to back for the Ravens, especially around the goal line. Hill was a touchdown vulture in Week 1, scoring twice, but he's otherwise proven to be inefficient when saddled with a big workload. As a result, Edwards can remain in the lineup since there's no concu sion or concern moving forward. His healthy status negatively impacts the ceiling of Hill, whether he plays or not. In that case, Hill can remain on the bench until the results warrant a change. |
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