Several NFL running backs, including Austin Ekeler, Alvin Kamara, Miles Sanders, Antonio Gibson, and Elijah Mitchell, are out with injuries for Week 17.
NFL RB Injury Reports: Week 17 Updates on Alvin Kamara, Miles Sanders, Antonio Gibson and Elijah Mitchell
SUMMARY
- Alvin Kamara
- Miles Sanders
- Antonio Gibson
- Elijah Mitchell
Let’s devive to it.
1. Alvin Kamara
Kamara (quad) was absent from practice on Wednesday and Thursday before returning on Friday.
He faces little competition in the Saints’ backfield and is expected to be a strong RB2 option against the Eagles.
Updated injury report: #Saints added "Questionable" game designation for LB Chase Hansen. pic.twitter.com/SfzGvZkRD3
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) December 30, 2022
Sanders (knee) returned to full practice on Friday and is expected to play in Week 17.
With Jalen Hurts (shoulder) out, Sanders should play a significant role in the rushing attack. Consider him a mid-to-low RB2 against the Saints.
Updated injury report: #Saints added "Questionable" game designation for LB Chase Hansen. pic.twitter.com/SfzGvZkRD3
— Ross Jackson (@RossJacksonNOLA) December 30, 2022
3. Antonio Gibson
Gibson (foot, knee) did not practice this week, so it came as no surprise when the Commanders ruled him out of Sunday’s game against the Browns. Brian Robinson Jr. should have a field day against Cleveland.
Final Browns-Commanders injury report: pic.twitter.com/VSPh7gvEgW
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 30, 2022
4. Elijah Mitchell
Mitchell (knee) will not return from injured reserve this week. Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price are expected to back up McCaffrey once more.
Elijah Mitchell's return-from-IR practice window will "definitely" open next week, per Kyle Shanahan. The 49ers are loading up
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) December 30, 2022
NFL Schedule 2022 – Week 17
Thursday, Dec. 29
Dallas Cowboys at Tennessee Titans, 8:20 p.m., Amazon
Sunday, Jan. 1
Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m., Fox
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m., CBS
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans, 1 p.m., CBS
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m., CBS
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots, 1 p.m., CBS
New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m., Fox
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m., Fox
Cleveland Browns at Washington Commanders, 1 p.m., Fox
San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m., Fox
New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m., Fox
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Monday, Jan. 2
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC
