Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Bucky Irving, Travis Etienne Jr., Deebo Samuel (Week 8)

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates

Bucky Irving (toe) expected to play Sunday
Bucky Irving is expected to play on Sunday against the Falcons.

Fantasy Impact

Irving had been listed as questionable after he returned to practice on Friday. He should remain in a three-man committee with Rachaad White and Sean Tucker.

Ari Koslow

Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) considered long-shot to play Sunday
Travis Etienne Jr. is considered a “long-shot” to play on Sunday against the Packers.

Fantasy Impact

Etienne will likely miss another game for the Jaguars. Tank Bigsby should lead the backfield again for Jacksonville.

Ari Koslow

Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness/wrist) expected to play Sunday
Deebo Samuel Sr. is expected to play on Sunday against the Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Samuel had been listed as questionable after he was hospitalized earlier in the week due to an illness. He is expected to make his return on Sunday.

Ari Koslow

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