With Week 17 set to kick off on Thursday night, fantasy football owners are keeping tabs on the latest injury reports involving veteran running backs Jamaal Williams and Damien Harris. Their statuses could have a big effect on start ’em, sit ’em decisions ahead of fantasy championships, so knowing the latest updates on their statuses is key.
Below, we’ll give you the latest updates on these RBs and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 17 fantasy landscape.
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WEEK 17 FANTASY PICKS: Sleepers | Busts | Start ’em, sit ’em
Jamaal Williams injury update, Week 17 fantasy outlook
Williams (leg) practiced on Wednesday ahead of the Lions’ Week 17 matchup against the Bears, according to beat writer Maddy Miller. The veteran running back suffered the lower-body injury in last week’s blowout loss to the Panthers.
If Williams is able to suit up on Sunday, he should bounce back against a Bears’ defense that’s allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to RBs this season. In his first matchup against the Bears, Williams posted 59 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Despite his recent struggles, Williams should still be viewed as a low-tier RB2 in a favorable matchup. If he’s out, D’Andre Swift and Justin Jackson would see upticks in touches and both be worth flex spots.
WEEK 17 PPR RANKINGS:
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Damien Harris injury update, Week 17 fantasy outlook
Harris (thigh) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice as the Patriots get ready to play the Dolphins on Sunday. The 25-year-old running back has missed the past four games after suffering the soft-tissue injury in Week 12 against the Vikings.
WEEK 17 STANDARD RANKINGS:
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Rhamondre Stevenson will get most of the Pats carries regardless of Harris’ status. However, if Harris suits up, he’ll be a low-ceiling RB2 against a Dolphins’ defense allowing the 10th-most fantasy points to RBs this season.
