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Jaguars HC Doug Pederson said he “feels good” about RB Travis Etienne’s chances of playing Sunday vs. Lions.

Related players: JaMycal Hasty, Darrell Henderson

Pederson said Etienne will go through walkthrough portions of practice today, but they don’t want to rush him to full go before sure he’s 100%. Etienne was apparently cleared to return last week so his chances seem good for Week 13. Hasty and Henderson would likely fill in if Etienne can't go. Hasty looked good in his time last week after Etienne left the game.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said RB Travis Etienne was cleared to return to the game yesterday with his foot injury but he decided to hold him out not to risk it. They were planning to do more tests but Etienne said he was fine and team thought so too.

Related Players: JaMycal Hasty, Snoop Conner

It sounds like Etienne would be cleared in Week 13 which would be fantastic ahead of a matchup against the Bears porous defense.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens with a foot injury.

Etienne went to the locker room fairly early after only two carries for three yards. JaMycal Hasty will be among the Jaguars leading the charge in the backfield until, or even if, Etienne returns.

Former Rams RB Darrell Henderson was claimed by the Jaguars, per me and Tom Pelissero.

Related players: Travis Etienne, JaMycal Hasty, Snoop Conner

Henderson could be a compliment to Etienne as a between the tackles runner with the Jags. Hasty should remain in a passing down role behind Etienne. Henderson hasn't played great this season but it could at least be partially due to the Rams offensive line. At this point, treat Henderson as more of a compliment than a starter in fantasy lineups.

The Bills chose not to elevate QB Matt Barkley from the practice squad, a sign that Josh Allen could start Sunday against the Vikings.

Allen did not practice this week with an elbow sprain but did some throwing on Friday and is able to grip the football. The Bills seem to feel comfortable enough with how Allen looks and them not elevating Barkley shows the Bills look like they’ll roll with Allen, considering the only other quarterback on their active roster is Case Keenum.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman will undergo season-ending Lisfranc surgery, John Harbaugh said.

Related Players: Devin Duvernay, James Proche, Demarcus Robinson

Demarcus Robinson was the latest ancillary piece to pop off, going 6-64 on eight targets in Week 8. We know who the real WR1 is in Baltimore, though, and that is Mark Andrews, who is questionable for Week 9 with his own injury issues. Though the trio mentioned above may run into some extra targets, Isaiah Likely may end up seeing a lot more action, regardless of whether or not Andrews is sidelined. The team may also call veteran WR DeSean Jackson off the practice squad to stretch the hamstrings and run some 9 routes, as well.

Head coach Harbaugh said that Gus Edwards has a minor hamstring strain. Will be questionable for MNF but hasn’t been ruled out. Harbaugh said that Rashod Bateman’s foot injury is more extensive than originally thought. He’s expected to miss multiple weeks.

Related Players: James Proche, Devin Duvernay

There were reports immediately after Thursday Night Football that Bateman's injury was "not serious," but clearly, that was incorrect. The Ravens already spread the ball around as one of the lightest passing attacks in the league, so it isn't easy to trust a fill-in in your fantasy lineups. Devin Duvernay can be considered a boom/bust desperation Flex play while Bateman is sidelined.

Head coach Harbaugh said that Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman don’t have serious injuries.

Related Players: Isaiah Likely, James Proche, Devin Duvernay

Andrews was seeing his typical elite usage —five targets on nine routes— before leaving the game with a shoulder issue in the second quarter. Isaiah Likely then took the reins and delivered a 6-77-1 line while leading the team in routes run (35). As for Rashod Bateman, he didn't last much longer and has now become a frustrating fantasy asset, having failed to eclipse 50 yards receiving since Week 3. We'll need to keep an eye on both Andrews and Bateman on practice reports ahead of Week 9.

Patriots will start Mac Jones Week 8.

Related players: Baily Zappe

Jones took about 90% of the first teams reps in practice today, Yates tweeted. Jones started this past Monday night, but was relieved by Zappe. It's anyone's guess how long of a chance Jones gets this week.

"You're not going to see anything different from TJ (Travis Etienne)."

Related players: JaMycal Hasty, Snoop Conner

HC Doug Pederson said Hasty's carries will go up, however, according to the tweet. It seems like it would be tough not to give Etienne a bigger workload, but it appears his role won't change while Hasty could take over for the departed James Robinson. Pederson added they want to make sure Etienne plays more now, but they also want to get him through the season healthy. If you're an Etienne owner, getting Hasty as a handcuff seems to be a good strategy.