Fantasy Injury Updates Week 3 Latest news on RBs Austin Ekeler Aaron Jones Kenneth Gainwell

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In a perfect world, injuries wouldn't happen, especially to this extent just two weeks into the season. Unfortunately, the world is far from perfect. Austin Ekeler, Aaron Jones, and Kenneth Gainwell are living that right now, already mi sing time in the young season. With a list of banged-up RBs that continues to grow in talent and size, by the day, options are already becoming limited on fantasy waiver wires ahead of Week 3.Did your team escape the injuries, or have they claimed your team, too? Can we expect Ekeler, Jones or Gainwell to come back to save the day? We have the answers and analysis prior to Week 3's waiver claims.Below, we'll give you the latest news on these important RBs and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 3 and season-long fantasy landscape.WEEK 3 FANTASY: | |  Tomas Tatar Men Jersey For the latest injury updates onQBs Joe Burrowand Anthony Richardson, ; for more on injured WRsDavante Adams,Jaylen Waddle,Garrett Wilson, andOdell Beckham Jr., ;for updates on RBs Saquon Barkley and David Montgomery, ;for the latest on hurting WRsChristian Watson,Brandin Cooks, andJakobi Meyers, .After sitting out in Week 2, many a sumed that Ekeler (ankle) would be ready for Week  David Booth Men Jersey 3. The running back has been dealing with an ankle injury and played through it to finish the Chargers season-opening lo s to the Dolphins. Thats not all that Ekeler has battled since the Lions and Chiefs kicked off the season on Sept. 7. Hes dealing with the lo s of his agent, Cameron Wei s, who pa sed away. Ekeler mi sed practice to attend services last week, and he continued to be sidelined through the remainder of the week thanks to the injury, eventually mi sing L.A.'s game in Nashville against the Titans. Its since been reported that , something that will certainly be concerning for him, the team, as well as those who are worried about their fantasy teams.As long as Ekeler remains sidelined, its Joshua Kelleys backfield. He dominated with 13 carries in a close contest last week, but he didnt manage to make the most Jimmy Howard Jersey  of them, finishing with 39 yards. Hes in no danger of losing that role for now. That means well be upgrading their pa sing attack, led by Justin Herbert and his top receiver, Keenan Allen. Kelley is still worth starting if you roster him, but options to consider on the waiver wire include Jerome Ford, Nick Chubb's replacement for now, and Jaylen Warren, who continues to pace the Steelers backfield in receiving as they continue to play behind the sticks. Zack Mo s is rostered in 54 percent of Yahoo leagues, which is just over our threshold of 50 percent, but check to see if he's available, as well. Matt Breida, Saquon Barkley's expected replacement, is also in play if you're in a bind.WEEK 3 PPR RANKINGS: | | | | | Jones (hamstring) didn't end up playing on Sunday in Atlanta, something that appeared to be done with caution in mind. Green Bay appeared to elect for the same route with Christian Watson, taking it slow and playing the long game with their hamstring injuries. Despite not practicing all week, Jones was still given the "questionable" designation in advance of Week 2. He is the type of player that could probably play without practicing, but we believe he'll probably get back on the practice field this week. If he does, expect him to play in the Packers' home opener.If Jones continues to mi Pavel Datsyuk Women Jersey  s time, it will remain AJ Dillon's backfield even though he didn't impre s in the RB1 role. Dillon carried the ball 15 times for 55 yards last week despite the Packers having the lead for most of the afternoon. Regardle s, that level of volume is hard to replace and must remain in your lineup if Jones is out. Otherwise, Jones goes back to must-start territory should he return in Week 3. Options are likely limited on the waiver wire, but Jerome Ford, Jaylen Warren, Matt Breida, and Zack Mo s, if available, are worthy options to look at this week.WEEK 3 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | | Gainwell didnt gain much ground in the Philadelphia backfield by being sidelined for Chris Terry Men Jersey  the Eagles victory over the Vikings on Thursday night. In fact, if the injury didnt hurt enough, it was the play of DAndre Swift that made it even worse. Swift carried the ball a whopping 28 times for 175 yards and a touchdown. One of the hottest names on the Week 1 waiver wire, Gainwell mightve lost his hold on the Eagles ground game. If nothing else, we appear headed for the most dreaded words in fantasy: backfield-by-committee.If Gainwell suits up in Week 3, he projects as a flex candidate, though you might want to take the wait-and-see approach to learn how this backfield shakes out. However, if he remains sidelined, it will be the Swift show again unle s Nick Sirianni wants to give Rashaad Penny some run and throw a wrench into all of our plans. Should you need some replacements on the waiver wire, we suggest taking a look at some of the other options like Jerome Ford, Jaylen Warren, Matt Breida, or Zack Mo s, if available.
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