2 min read • October 16, 2021
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Kareem Hunt (98 last week) 74
The 26-year-old will start in place of Nick Chubb, who is out with a calf injury. Hunt has his own ailments and was limited with wrist and knee injuries this week.
Joe Mixon/Samaje Perine (27 last week) 71
Mixon played limited snaps last week after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 4. He did score a touchdown against the Packers, but will still not be near full health. Backup running back Samaje Perine is on the COVID reserve list, thus Chris Evans will fill in if Mixon cannot finish the game.
Ezekiel Elliott (90 last week) 92
The Cowboys running back was limited with a rib injury all week. He played the entire game against the Giants and finished with 110 rushing yards, a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown.
Chuba Hubbard (33 last week) 29
Christian McCaffrey suffered a setback during practice this week and will miss another contest. Hubbard has been underwhelming in the starting role thus far. He has 220 rushing yards and 78 receiving yards in five games this season.
Damien Harris (88 last week) 71
Harris left last week’s game against the Texans with a rib injury. The rib injury is not healed after just one week and he could leave the contest again.
D’Andre Swift (83 last week) 72
The 22-year-old has battled through a groin injury all season and has played well. Backup Jamaal Williams is dealing with a hip injury he had last week as well.
Josh Jacobs (73 last week) 91
The Alabama product has recovered from the ankle injury that plagued him early on, but he missed a day of practice with an illness. He should be able to play without limitations against the Broncos.
Melvin Gordon III (88 last week) 82
The Broncos running back played injured last week and will do the same this week. A hip injury is not ideal for a running back, but he should produce a decent amount against the Raiders defense.
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