Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on Ezekiel Elliott, Gus Edwards, Damien Harris affecting Week 11 fantasy RB rankings

Nick Musial

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Three RBs in timeshares (Ezekiel Elliott, Gus Edwards, Damien Harris) missed their most recent games and will likely land on their respective team's injury reports when Wednesday rolls around. The statuses of these backs play a key role in the Week 11 fantasy RB rankings and start 'em, sit 'em decisions, so it's crucial to know their latest updates.

Below, we'll give you the latest news on these RBs and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 11 fantasy RB landscape. For updates on injured QBs Kyler Murray and Matthew Stafford, click here; for more on banged-up WRs Ja'Marr ChaseMike WilliamsKeenan Allen, and Mecole Hardman, go here; for news on injured TEs David NjokuMark Andrews, and Daniel Bellinger, go here; for updates on more banged-up WRs, including Cooper KuppJuJu Smith-Schuster, and Jerry Jeudyclick here; for more on RBs Leonard Fournette and Khalil Herbertgo here; for news on hurting TEs Zach Ertz and Cole Kmetclick here.

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Ezekiel Elliott injury update, Week 11 fantasy outlook

Elliott (knee) missed his second straight game this past Sunday while dealing with an MCL sprain and deep thigh bruise suffered back in Week 7. Elliott was a limited participant last week in practice but wasn't ready to test his ailments at full speed. 

Tony Pollard once again assumed the lead running back role in Dallas' offense and rushed for 115 yards and a TD on 22 carries along with securing three receptions for 13 yards. If Elliott is able to return to practice as a full participant, he has a good chance to suit up this Sunday against the 8-1 Vikings. If he plays, which seems likely, he has low-end RB2/flex appeal because of his scoring upside, as he should remain in an equal timeshare with Pollard. Should he miss his third-straight game, Pollard remains an RB1 in all formats.

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Gus Edwards injury update, Week 11 fantasy outlook

Edwards (hamstring), is in line to make his return to action this Sunday against the Panthers. Last week coach John Harbaugh said, "Gus will be back next game, that's the plan." Edwards originally suffered his injury back in Week 8 against Tampa Bay.

Backup Kenyan Drake has been a top-15 RB in PPR formats in the Ravens' past two games and figures to split the workload with Edwards. Edwards is a better play in standard formats due to his lack of usage in the passing game, but still profiles as a solid RB2 in a juicy matchup against a Panthers defense allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game (FPPG) to RBs (24.1).

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Damien Harris injury update, Week 11 fantasy outlook

Harris (illness) missed the Patriots' most recent contest in Week 9 against the Colts but will almost certainly be ready in Week 11 against the Jets.

Harris dealt with a hamstring injury a few weeks ago but was healthy enough to play in New England's Week 8 tilt against the Jets. With Rhamondre Stevenson emerging as the lead back, Harris is a risky fantasy play against a Jets defense that's held their own against RBs. At this point, Harris is a touchdown-dependent play with little usage in the passing game.

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Nick Musial is a Content Producer at The Sporting News. He recently joined the team after studying sport management and journalism at the University of Kansas. Nick’s an avid sports bettor who’s always looking for value.