Bhayshul Tuten questionable for Jaguars’ Thursday game against Ravens
Jacksonville’s running back missed practice all week with ankle and foot injuries. Chris Rodriguez Jr. could lead the backfield if Tuten is sidelined.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten was listed as questionable for the team’s Thursday night game against the Baltimore Ravens after missing practice all week with ankle and foot injuries, CBS Sports and ClutchPoints reported on Nov. 5. CBS Sports described him as a game-time decision, leaving his availability unsettled ahead of the matchup in Baltimore.
Why Tuten’s availability matters
Tuten is coming off his strongest game of the season. In Jacksonville’s Week 8 win over Indianapolis, he ran for 104 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, then added two catches for 55 yards and another score, CBS Sports reported. ClutchPoints also reported his 104 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Colts.
The performance made Tuten the first Jacksonville player since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2007 to record at least 100 rushing yards, 50 receiving yards and multiple touchdowns in one game, according to CBS Sports. It was also Tuten’s first career game with at least 100 rushing yards. He was the only NFL player that season with at least three rushing touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns, the outlet reported.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. could take the lead role
If Jacksonville holds Tuten out, CBS Sports said fourth-year running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. would be the team’s leading option at the position. Rodriguez had 209 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 45 carries for the season at the time of the report. He scored on a 28-yard run against Indianapolis, giving Jacksonville a 35-0 lead.
The injury question comes as Baltimore prepares to start Joe Fagnano, an undrafted rookie and the team’s third-string quarterback, CBS Sports reported. ClutchPoints reported that Lamar Jackson injured his thumb on his return the previous week and was ruled out, while Tyler Huntley suffered turf toe and would miss the rest of the season. The Jaguars entered the game 5-2 and leading the AFC South; the Ravens were 4-4, according to CBS Sports.
ClutchPoints said Tuten’s potential impact would remain uncertain even if he played, while CBS Sports characterized his status as a decision for game time. Neither report established whether he ultimately took the field.
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Sources and context
- Is Bhayshul Tuten playing on TNF? A look at the Jaguars RB's status against RavensCBS Sports
- Jaguars’ Week 9 injury report vs. Ravens: Bhayshul Tuten designation makes for tricky fantasy decisionClutchPoints
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