The Jacksonville Jaguars are gearing up for a Thursday Night Football showdown against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9, and while the Ravens are seriously short-handed at quarterback without Lamar Jackson *and* Tyler Huntley, the Jags have their own headache brewing with star running back Bhayshul Tuten. This is a crucial primetime game, and Tuten’s status is shaky, to say the least.
Tuten’s Week 9 Status Looks Super Doubtful
Tuten has been a total no-show at practice all week, missing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday sessions due to an ankle/foot issue. That’s a red flag waving as bright as a referee’s penalty flag for anyone hoping he’d suit up. While he did manage to finish out Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts, his consistent absence from practice has everyone questioning if he’ll be good to go. The Jaguars are officially listing him as questionable, but with no practice reps on a short week leading into this matchup, it’s fair to say things aren’t looking good. It wouldn’t be a shocker if he sits this one out.
Who Steps Up If Tuten Can’t Go?
If Tuten can’t hit the field, the Jaguars are going to lean on Chris Rodriguez Jr., LeQuint Allen, and Ameer Abdullah to carry the load in the backfield. Expect Rodriguez Jr. to get the lion’s share of touches, but it’s a committee approach when your top guy is sidelined. The 5-2 Jaguars are currently in command of the AFC South, and a win against a depleted Ravens squad, plus losses from the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, would be absolutely massive for their chances of winning the division. Losing Tuten for such a critical game isn’t ideal, even if the Ravens are missing their top two QBs.
This injury drama could easily stretch right up until game time on Thursday night. Everyone will be glued to the injury reports to see if Tuten gets a miraculous recovery, but right now, it’s looking like Jacksonville will have to battle the Ravens in primetime without him. It’s a huge test for the Jags’ depth and their division aspirations.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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