Fantasy football owners are doing their final checks of the Week 13 injury report ahead of Sunday's kickoffs across the league. We already know that JK Dobbins (knee) and Michael Carter (ankle) are unlikely to play, while Najee Harris (oblique) and Christian McCaffrey (knee) didn't even make their respective teams' final injury reports. Unfortunately, several key RBs (Josh Jacobs, Joe Mixon, Travis Etienne, Jaylen Warren, Antonio Gibson) are "questionable" and will force owners to check for updates and potentially make some last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
Below, we'll give you the latest news on these running backs and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 13 fantasy landscape.
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Is Josh Jacobs playing Week 13?
UPDATE: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning that "there is optimism" that Jacobs will play on Sunday against L.A.
UPDATE 2: Jacobs is officially ACTIVE.
Jacobs (calf) was listed as "questionable" ahead of the Raiders' late-afternoon matchup against the Chargers. The veteran running back was a limited participant in practice throughout the week after his monster performance last week against the Seahawks (303 total yards of offense, two touchdowns).
Jacobs was listed as "questionable" heading into last week's game, so it's unlikely his injury will keep him out or limit him. He should once again thrive against a Chargers' defense that has allowed 151.4 rushing yards per game (fifth-worst in the NFL) this season. If Jacobs is a surprise scratch, Zamir White and Ameer Abdullah would likely split RB snaps for Vegas. White would handle more carries while Abdullah would likely play more on passing downs, giving both flex upside.
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Is Joe Mixon playing Week 13?
UPDATE: Mixon had not cleared concussion protocol as of Saturday night, but he still has a chance to clear before the game on Sunday. Because it's a late-afternoon game, fantasy owners shouldn't leave Mixon in their lineups unless they have another option from the late games ready to sub in.
UPDATE 2: According to an NFL Network report at 12:30 p.m. ET, Mixon was still in concussion protocol and the Bengals are expected to start and "lean on" Samaje Perine.
UPDATE 3: Mixon is officially OUT.
Mixon (concussion) was officially listed as "questionable" ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs. The veteran running back has not cleared the league's concussion protocol but practiced in a limited fashion this week.
If Mixon can clear the protocol, which we'll likely find out on Saturday, he should be back in your lineup as an RB1 against a Chiefs' defense that has been middle-of-the-pack against RBs. If Mixon cannot play on Sunday afternoon, Samaje Perine will step back into the RB1 role for the Bengals and is a prime RB2 candidate in fantasy. Last week against the Titans, Perine had 93 yards of total offense and a touchdown on 21 touches. We should expect to see the veteran running back involved in the passing game again on Sunday.
Is Travis Etienne playing Week 13?
UPDATE: ESPN's Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Etienne is expected to play against Detroit.
UPDATE 2: Etienne is officially ACTIVE.
Etienne (foot) was officially listed as "questionable" on the Jaguars' final injury ahead of their matchup against the Lions. The second-year running back was a limited participant throughout the week, but head coach Doug Pederson said Friday that Etienne is "good to go," according to John Oesher of Jaguars.com.
The former Clemson standout is a must-start against a Lions' defense that has allowed 154.6 rushing yards per game (third-most in the NFL) and 18 rushing touchdowns (second-most in the league). Etienne might see a few fewer touches than usual, but considering he was cleared to go back in last week, he should be fine. Backup JaMycal Hasty has some fringe flex appeal in deep leagues, and he would be a must-start if Etienne is a surprise scratch.
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Is Jaylen Warren playing Week 13?
UPDATE: Warren is officially ACTIVE.
Warren (hamstring) was officially listed as "questionable" for Sunday's contest against the Falcons. He practiced in full this week and told reporters Wednesday that doctors cleared him to return from his injury, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
There isn't nearly as much shine on Warren now that we know Najee Harris (oblique) will suit up. Warren is merely a deep-league flex option against an Atlanta defense that allows the ninth-most fantasy points per game to RBs this season. If he's out, Benny Snell Jr. will serve as Harris' primary handcuff.
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Is Antonio Gibson playing Week 13?
UPDATE: ESPN's Adam Schefter reported late Saturday night that Gibson is expected to play against New York.
UPDATE 2: Gibson is officially ACTIVE
Gibson (foot) was listed as "questionable" ahead of the Commanders' Week 13 matchup against the Giants, according to FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano.
The veteran running back did not practice on Thursday before getting in a limited session on Friday, putting his status for Sunday's game in limbo. If Gibson does not play against the Giants, Jonathan Williams will be the backup to rookie Brian Robinson Jr., who should get the majority of carries. New York's run defense hasn't been great this season, allowing 138.9 yards per game (seventh-most in the league), so Gibson has flex appeal if he plays. If he's out, expect Robinson to get the bulk of the touches and be a high-end RB2.
