Ready to face New England on Sunday

Fournette (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC championship game against the Patriots after logging limited practices all week.

Analysis: The Jaguars paced the NFL with an average of 141.4 rushing yards per game during the regular season, and we'd expect them to try to establish the ground game from the get-go Sunday. That should result in plenty of work for Fournette, barring any injury setbacks, with T.J. Yeldon on hand to work in a complementary/change-of-pace role. Despite missing some time during last week's AFC divisional-round win over the Steelers, Fournette still logged 25 carries for 109 yards and three TDs and added…read more

Listed as limited practice participant

Fournette (ankle) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Per Mike DiRocco of ESPN.com, Fournette was not injured after being involved in a minor car accident Tuesday, but his practice participation Wednesday was impacted by an ankle issue that forced the running back to exit this past Sunday's AFC divisional-round contest for a spell. We fully expect Fournette to be available for this weekend's AFC championship, but it remains to be seen if he approaches the contest with an injury designation or ends up being removed from the Jaguars' final injury…read more

Expected to practice Wednesday

Fournette, who sprained his right ankle in Sunday's 45-42 divisional-round win over the Steelers, is expected to participate in practice Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Though it's uncertain if Fournette will take part in all of the team's drills in the Jaguars' first practice of the week, the fact that he'll be on the field in any capacity suggests he's in little danger of missing the AFC championship matchup with the Patriots this weekend. It has been an eventful past start to the week for the rookie, who was involved in a minor car accident Tuesday, two days after he delivered three touchdowns and 119 total yards to lead the Jaguars to victory. Fournette…read more

Scores thrice in postseason win

Fournette rushed 25 times for 109 yards and three touchdowns and brought in two of four targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 45-42 AFC divisional-round win over the Steelers.

Analysis: Fournette fought through a late second-quarter ankle injury to return at the start of the third quarter. Although he was considerably less productive in the second half, a pair of first-quarter touchdown runs of one and 18 yards garnered the Jaguars an important early 14-0 lead. The star rookie then capped off a five-play, 61-yard drive early in the fourth quarter with a three-yard scoring run that gave Jacksonville a 35-21 edge with 10:34 remaining. Fournette looked nearly unstoppable before…read more

Set to return to Sunday's game

Fournette, who exited Sunday's playoff game against the Steelers in the second quarter with a right ankle injury, will be available for the second half of the contest, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: This is huge news for the Jaguars, who started the half up by a score of 28-14, with two of the team's TDs having been scored by Fournette. With their starting running back available again, T.J. Yeldon is in line to revert to backup/complementary duty for the Jaguars.

Exits game with ankle injury

Fournette was forced out of Sunday's playoff game against the Steelers with a right ankle injury, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: Prior to his second-quarter exit from the contest, Fournette had logged 12 carries for 82 yards and two TDs, as well as one catch for 10 yards. Next up for the team's carries is T.J. Yeldon, with Chris Ivory having been made inactive Sunday.

Held in check in postseason win

Fournette rushed 21 times for 57 yards and brought in there of five targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 10-3 AFC wild-card win over the Bills. He also recovered a fumble.

Analysis: Fournette found tough sledding on the ground against a Bills defense that had been porous against the run for most of the season. The standout rookie's longest run of the day was a modest 16 yards, leaving him with just 41 yards on his other 20 carries. Fournette will look to up his production in next Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup against the Steelers, a team that he trampled for a career-high 181 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 5.

Fournette rushed 19 times for 69 yards and brought in four of five targets for 67 yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Fournette's rushing tally allowed him to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark, and he also established a career high in receptions and receiving yardage in the process. The 2017 first-round pick only eclipsed 4.0 YPC in one game over his last five, although he did manage to find the end zone on three occasions over that span. The 22-year-old will undoubtedly be a focal point of the Jaguars' postseason aspirations, which begin in earnest in next Sunday afternoon's wild-card tilt against the Buffalo Bills.

Expected to play Week 17

Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone suggested Fournette will play in Sunday's game against the Titans, even though Jacksonville can't move any higher or lower than the No. 3 seed in the AFC, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Analysis: Marrone said he hold out any players that have been cleared by the medical staff, and while he might make an exception for the likes of Allen Hurns (ankle) or Marqise Lee (ankle), there's not a lot of concern with Fournette, who isn't even listed on Wednesday's injury report. It is fair to wonder if Marrone might pull his starters early, but his comments the past two days suggest he really wants to close out the regular season with a victory, hoping to bounce back from last week's 44-33 loss to…read more

Fournette ran for 48 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries against San Francisco on Sunday, adding three receptions for 22 yards on three targets.

Analysis: Fournette couldn't pile up much yardage from scrimmage, but the 49ers run defense has been one of the best in the league of late, and the reality for the foreseeable future will be that Fournette sees stacked defensive fronts as defenses instead test their luck with Blake Bortles, whose three turnovers in this loss will only encourage a similar approach from the Titans in Week 17. Fournette's quadriceps injury appears to be a non-issue at this point, in any case.

Logs full practice

Fournette (quadriceps) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Fournette's ability to log a full practice supports head coach Doug Marrone's assertion that the running back will return for Sunday's game in San Francisco after sitting out for a blowout win of the Texans in Week 15. The 49ers have limited opposing RBs to 3.9 yards per carry and six rushing touchdowns, but they've struggled to defend backs in the passing game and haven't had much luck in tough matchups against the likes of Ezekiel Elliott, Todd Gurley and Adrian Peterson.

Expected back this week

Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday that Fournette (quadriceps) will play in Sunday's game against the 49ers, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Analysis: Fournette was held out of practice last week and ended up missing Sunday's 45-7 win over the Texans, but he returned to practice Wednesday in at least a limited capacity. Another update should be available later Wednesday when the Jaguars release their injury report, at which point it will be known if Fournette was a full or limited participant. Either way, he's on track to return for a favorable matchup Sunday in San Francisco.

Slated to practice Wednesday

Fournette (quadriceps) is expected to practice Wednesday, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.

Analysis: Fournette was unable to get on the practice field in any capacity last week due to the quad injury, resulting in the Jaguars holding him out of Sunday's 45-7 win over the Texans. It remains to be seen to what extent he'll be involved Wednesday, but the fact that he's back on the field at all points to the rookie running back likely playing Week 16 against the 49ers. Fournette's return to action would result in lessened roles for the likes of Chris Ivory, T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant out of the…read more

Inactive Sunday

Fournette (quad) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Analysis: With Fournette unavailable Sunday, Chris Ivory is expected to draw the start at running back in his place, with T.J. Yeldon also on track to see added work in the Jaguars' Week 15 backfield. While this is a hit to those whose fantasy playoff spots Fournette helped secure, it's believed that he won't miss time beyond Sunday's contest, which puts the 2017 first-rounder on track to return to action next weekend against the 49ers.

Set to sit out Week 15 vs. Texans

Fournette (quadriceps) won't play Sunday against the Texans, a league source informed Chris Mortensen of ESPN.

Analysis: The Jaguars continue to list Fournette as questionable on their official injury report, but after the rookie running back failed to practice in any capacity this week due to the quad issue, the team will err on the side of caution and make him inactive for the third time this season. With Fournette sidelined, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Chris Ivory is expected to garner the start at running back, but he could end up splitting the touches out of the backfield in a fairly equitable…read more

Unlikely to play Sunday

Fournette (quadriceps) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Texans, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: With a postseason berth in sight, the Jaguars appear poised to give Fournette the day off due to an ailing quadriceps, which didn't allow him to practice this week. The development isn't an appealing one for owners in the midst of the fantasy playoffs, but reserve running backs Chris Ivory, T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant have proved effective at certain junctures of the season. Among the trio, Yeldon may be the best bet to perform with 27 offensive touches over the last five games versus 20 for…read more

Questionable on final report

Fournette (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL reports.

Analysis: Fournette didn't practice in any capacity this week, but he did say Thursday that he expects to play in Sunday's game. He also suggested that he would likely need to practice in some capacity Friday in order to make that happen, with his failure to actually do so leaving his availability for Week 15 in serious doubt. Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon likely will split snaps and touches if Fournette doesn't end up playing.

Not practicing again Friday

Fournette (quadriceps) didn't take part in Friday's practice, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.

Analysis: Fournette said Thursday that he expects to play in Sunday's matchup with the Texans, but he hasn't practiced at all this week, which does not bode well for his chances of actually taking the field in Week 15. Those hoping to include Fournette in this week's fantasy lineups will want to have another option ready in case he can't go; in that scenario, Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon would both likely have sizable roles in the Jaguars' backfield.

Expects to play Sunday vs. Texans

Fournette said that his quadriceps injury shouldn't prevent him from playing in Sunday's game against the Texans, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.

Analysis: The injury kept Fournette on the sideline for the second straight day of practice Thursday, perhaps suggesting that it's more than a minor concern for the star rookie. Fournette noted that he likely would require reps in practice in order to feel prepared for the Week 15 matchup, so it's expected that he'll be on the field in some capacity Friday. If Fournette is listed as a limited rather than full participant in that session, he'll likely carry a questionable designation heading into the…read more

Misses another practice

Fournette (quad) was not spotted at practice Thursday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Fournette also missed Wednesday's practice, so his status will need to be tracked closely as Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff against the Texans approaches. Next up for the Jaguars' carries in the event that Fournette is limited or out this weekend are Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon. Look for added clarity on Fournette's Week 15 availability to arrive no later than Friday, once the Jaguars submit their final injury report.

Misses practice with quad issue

Fournette (quad) did not practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Fournette has been able to play through a right ankle issue of late, but he's now also dealing with a quad concern. His absence from practice Wednesday could well be precautionary, but that notion may not be solidified until Thursday, assuming Fournette returns to practice in some capacity.

Not expected to practice Wednesday

Fournette is not expected to practice Wednesday due to a quad injury.

Analysis: Fournette was slowed by an ankle injury the last few weeks, but he is now dealing with a different setback heading into Week 15. The severity of his latest injury is uncertain, so it remains to be seen if it will have any effect on his availability for Sunday's matchup with the Texans. Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon would figure to share the carries in some fashion if it turns out Fournette's injured quad keeps him off the field Sunday.

Fournette rushed 24 times for 101 yards and a touchdown and brought in four of six targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks.

Analysis: Fournette extended the Jaguars' lead in the third quarter with his one-yard score, his second in as many games. The 22-year-old rookie also eclipsed the 100-yard mark on the ground for the first time since Week 11, while his four receptions equaled a career high. Fournette has logged at least 20 rushes in three of his past four games as well, the type of workload that owners crave in their lead backs during the fantasy postseason. Fournette will look to compile the 77 rushing yards he needs to…read more

Fournette (ankle) rushed 20 times for 57 yards and a touchdown while adding three catches for 22 yards on four targets in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Colts.

Analysis: Fournette found pay-dirt from five yards out early in the third quarter. He came up hobbling at the end of a second-and-goal run later in that frame, but stayed in the game and ultimately reached the 20-carry mark for the sixth time in 10 career games. While Fournette hasn't shown much explosiveness of late with just one touchdown and an average of 2.9 yards per carry over the past four weeks, his heavy usage makes the talented rookie a strong option moving forward nonetheless.

Practices fully

Fournette (ankle) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: This marks Fournette's first full practice since Week 10, when he wasn't on the injury report at all. With his ankle apparently in better shape than it has been in quite some time, the powerful rookie should stay busy Sunday against Indianapolis, looking to bounce back from a 12-carry, 25-yard dud in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Cardinals.

Fournette had 12 carries for 25 yards and caught each of his three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Cardinals.

Analysis: Fournette overcame a tough matchup in Cleveland the previous week but wasn't able to do it twice in a row. He didn't get many chances once the Jaguars fell behind, mostly giving way to T.J. Yeldon once the team went into catch-up mode. Yeldon only had three carries for 10 yards, but he caught five of six targets for a team-leading 41 receiving yards. Chris Ivory was a non-factor, losing six yards and fumbling the ball away on his only carry. Fournette has a nice chance to rebound in a Week 13…read more

Fournette (ankle) does not have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game in Arizona.

Analysis: A limited participant at every practice this week, Fournette never seemed to be in any real danger of requiring an absence, after rumbling for 111 yards on 28 carries in Week 11 against a stingy Cleveland run defense. He draws a slightly better matchup Sunday, facing an Arizona defense that's limited opposing running backs to 3.6 yards per carry and 82.8 rushing yards per game.

Limited Wednesday

Fournette (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: Fournette sat out last Friday's practice before being listed as questionable in advance of the Jaguars' Week 11 win over the Browns. It was a scenario that spurred concern that the running back might be limited in the event that he suited up for the contest, but he ended up playing and matched his season high for carries (28) en route to gaining 111 yards on the ground. While Fournette will need to continue managing his ankle issue, he's presumably in line to play Sunday against the Cardinals,…read more

Expects ankle injury to linger

Fournette (ankle) said he doesn't expect to be back at full health until the offseason, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: The comment would be more concerning if it didn't come in the immediate aftermath of a 28-carry, 111-yard rushing performance against a Cleveland defense that had limited running backs to 3.1 yards per carry (and 75.7 yards per game) prior to Sunday's 19-7 loss to the Jaguars. The usage and production suggest Jacksonville's coaching staff wasn't too concerned, even though Fournette missed Friday's practice and was listed as questionable on the final injury report. While his ankle could be a…read more

Fournette (ankle) carried 28 times for 111 yards and added seven yards on a pair of receptions during Sunday's 19-7 win over the Browns.

Analysis: Fournette was listed as questionable with the ankle issue throughout the week, but he tied his season high in carries and exceeded 100 scrimmage yards for the fourth time in his last five games. Though he was stifled by the Chargers last time out, the bruising rookie appears to be reaching 100 percent capacity after dealing with various distractions of late, and his massive workload bodes well moving into next week's matchup with the Cardinals.

Will be active against Cleveland

Fournette (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Fournette was listed as questionable after limited practices Wednesday and Thursday and no participation Friday, and while he may be able to play Sunday, he is certainly not going to be 100 percent and may be a risky option for fantasy purposes. Given the issues, Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon could still see a limited increase in workload.

Optimism for availability growing

Fournette (ankle) will be evaluated before Sunday's game against the Browns, but the team is optimistic he will play, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Analysis: Fournette is officially listed as questionable after limited practices Wednesday and Thursday and no participation Friday, and while he may be able to play Sunday, he is certainly not going to be 100 percent. Given the issues, Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon could see a limited increase in workload, which obviously takes touches away from Fournette.

Questionable Sunday after missing practice

Fournette (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after not practicing Friday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Back-to-back limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday supported the notion that Fournette would play through his ankle issue this week, but the running back's absence Friday suggests that he's not necessarily a lock to play Sunday. If Fournette does ultimately suit up, it's plausible that he could be limited with his ankle "still not right," a source informed FloridaFootballInsiders.com. Fournette first tweaked his right ankle Oct. 15 against the Rams and was ultimately forced to miss…read more

Not practicing Friday

Fournette (ankle) didn't suit up for Friday's practice, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Fournette was limited at the Jaguars' first two practices of the week while battling ongoing soreness from the ankle injury he first suffered Oct. 15 against the Rams, but it didn't seem to provide much cause for concern. However, his absence Friday firmly puts his availability for the Week 11 matchup with the Browns into question. Expect the Jaguars to provide more details regarding Fournette's status after Friday's practice comes to a close.

Fournette (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

Analysis: Though Fournette has been limited during the Jaguars' first two practices of the week, it doesn't appear that he's worried about the injury to his right ankle, which he tweaked in the fourth quarter of the Week 10 win over the Chargers, keeping him out Sunday against the Browns. Instead, Fournette indicated Thursday that the forecast of snow, wind and cold weather in Cleveland this weekend was of greater concern to him, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com. Fournette grew up in New Orleans…read more

Back on injury report

Fournette was limited at Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis: It's presumably the same injury that held Fournette out Week 7 against the Colts, though he wasn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chargers. While there haven't been any media reports regarding a setback, Fournette's practice status will need to be monitored in the coming days as the Jaguars prepare for Sunday's matchup with a Cleveland defense that's allowing only 3.1 yards per carry and 86.4 rushing yards per game.

Fournette rushed 17 times for 33 yards while catching two of four targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime win over the Chargers.

Analysis: A well-rested Fournette came in with massive expectations against a porous Los Angeles run defense, but was bottled up throughout. He managed just 21 yards on nine carries without a target in the first half and sat most of the second half with his team abandoning the run. Between getting scratched last week for a violation of team rules and this ugly performance, the standout rookie hasn't done his owners any favors of late.

Back on track for Week 10

Fournette and Jaguars coach Doug Marrone both believe the running back is back on track ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Marrone unexpectedly made the rookie inactive for Sunday's 23-7 win over the Bengals in response to an unspecified violation of team rules (Fournette has since hinted that timeliness was part of the issue). While obviously disappointed to miss the game, Fournette now seems to be on the same page as his head coach, who already said that he doesn't have any concerns about the running back's professionalism moving forward, per John Oesher of the Jaguars' official website. Fournette figures to jump…read more

Expected back Week 10

Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said he expects Fournette, who was inactive for Sunday's win over the Bengals for an "infraction of a team rule," to play Week 10 against the Chargers, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: Following the Jaguars' win, Marrone declined to comment on why Fournette was a healthy inactive for the contest, but Ian Rapoport of NFL Network relayed Sunday that the decision was made after the rookie missed multiple appointments. Marrone indicated that he didn't think Fournette's professionalism would be an issue going forward, so it's expected that the star running back will take back his starting role next week while seeing his usual healthy volume of touches. Chris Ivory (20 carries for…read more

Made inactive after missed appointments

Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone decided to make Fournette inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals after the rookie missed some appointments recently, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Rapoport notes that Fournette missed a workout and a treatment session, while Field Yates of ESPN relays that the running back was also absent from the team's photo earlier this week. With Marrone intent on "trying to establish a culture," per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Fournette will be held accountable for his multiple absences, though it's not expected that he'll miss additional games beyond Sunday. Chris Ivory is slated to start in Fournette's stead in Week 9 and is expected to split time out…read more

Surprise inactive for Week 9

Fournette is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals due to a violation of a team rule, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.

Analysis: The nature of Fournette's violation isn't known, but he'll sit out a second consecutive game as a result, after an ankle sprain prevented him from suiting up in the Jaguars' previous contest before their Week 8 bye. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Chris Ivory will garner the starting nod with Fournette out, but T.J. Yeldon should also receive liberal usage after logging 137 total yards on 11 touches in the Jaguars' Week 7 win over the Colts.

Puts in full practice Wednesday

Fournette (ankle) was listed as a full practice participant during Wednesday's session.

Analysis: It appears that the Jaguars' Week 8 bye provided sufficient time for Fournette to rest his sprained ankle, which prevented him from playing in the team's last game Oct. 22 against the Colts. The Jaguars still won that contest comfortably while leaning on a ground-heavy attack led by T.J. Yeldon, but a healthy Fournette should immediately reclaim an ample workload Sunday against the Bengals. The bigger question is if Yeldon will displace Chris Ivory as the top backup to Fournette, who has earned…read more

Back at practice Monday

Fournette (ankle) worked with his position group at Monday's practice, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: While the extent of his participation isn't clear, Fournette's ability to practice in any capacity puts him on the right track for Sunday's game against the Bengals. Coming off a Week 7 absence and a Week 8 bye, he'll be 21 days removed from his last game when the Jaguars host the Bengals this weekend. Jacksonville will release its first official injury report Wednesday.

Inactive Sunday

Fournette (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Analysis: With the Jaguars on bye in Week 8, the team will exercise caution with Fournette, with an eye toward allowing his ankle issue to settle down in advance of the team's Nov. 5 contest against the Bengals. In Fournette's absence, look for Chris Ivory to lead Jacksonville's Week 7 rushing attack, with Corey Grant and T. J. Yeldon, who has been inactive of late, in reserve.

Not expected to play Sunday

Jacksonville is not expecting Fournette (ankle) to play Sunday against Indianapolis, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: After tweaking an ankle in the second half of the Jaguars' Week 6 loss to the Rams, Fournette was a spectator in all three of the team's practices this week. With a bye in Week 8, not having Fournette play Sunday would give him two weeks to rest his injury. Despite this report Fournette hasn't officially been ruled out, so fantasy players will still want to check his status before the 1 pm ET kickoff.

Receives questionable designation for Week 7

Fournette (ankle), who didn't participate in Friday's practice, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL reports.

Analysis: After tweaking an ankle in the second half of the Jaguars' Week 6 loss to the Rams, Fournette was a spectator in all three of the team's practices this week, putting him at risk Sunday of missing the first game of his career. While Fournette said Thursday that he thinks he'll be able to play this weekend, the running back is expected to consult the coaching staff and team doctors over the next couple of days before a formal ruling on his status is made. If Fournette is ultimately forced to sit…read more

Not practicing Friday

Fournette (ankle) won't participate in Friday's practice, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: Fournette said Thursday that he expects to play in Sunday's matchup with the Colts, but with him unable to practice Friday for the third day in a row, his Week 7 availability is certainly in question. The Jaguars will provide an update on Fournette's status after Friday's practice, and if the team decides to rule him out of the contest, Chris Ivory would likely handle the bulk of the carries out of the Jacksonville backfield.

Expects to play Sunday

Fournette (ankle), who didn't participate in Thursday's practice, said he expects to play Sunday against the Colts, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports. "It's up to my coaches whether I'm going to play or not," Fournette said. "[But I'm] most definitely [healthy enough to play]."

Analysis: The Jaguars downplayed Fournette's ankle sprain after the injury prevented him from returning to action late in Sunday's loss to the Rams, but his absences in back-to-back practices to begin the week have made his availability for Week 7 more of a question mark. Despite being held out of drills Thursday, Fournette said he was able to do some running on the side, and plans to test out his ankle by doing cutting and change-of-direction work Friday. It still seems likely that he won't be a full…read more

Sitting out practice again Thursday

Fournette (ankle) isn't expected to take part in Thursday's practice, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Though there wasn't much concern initially when Fournette exited in the second half and ultimately didn't return to the Jaguars' Week 6 loss to the Rams, the star rookie's absence in back-to-back practices to begin Week 7 preparations suggest that it's no longer a foregone conclusion that he'll be ready to go Sunday against the Colts. Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone more or less affirmed as much following Wednesday's practice, suggesting that the team would take a "wait-and-see" approach with…read more

Uncertain for Sunday in Indy

Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday that he doesn't want to speculate on Fournette's (ankle) availability for Sunday's game in Indianapolis, John Oehser of Jaguars.com reports. "I think we'll see; I don't try to get into that," Marrone said. "[Fournette] was ready to go back into the [Week 6 game against the Rams], but there's a lot of adrenaline that goes into that -- that you're able to do that. We just have to wait and see until the following week."

Analysis: Fournette was cleared to return after injuring his ankle early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to Los Angeles, but the team opted to roll with Chris Ivory while forced into hurry-up mode and trailing by two scores. Marrone's comments suggest that Fournette dealt with some swelling after the contest, which would explain why the rookie was held out of Wednesday's practice, despite technically being available for the end of Sunday's loss. Ivory has already established himself as a fixture…read more

Likely to sit out Wednesday

Fournette (ankle) isn't expected to take part in Wednesday's practice, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

Analysis: The rookie sustained an ankle sprain in the Jaguars' Week 6 loss to the Rams, but the injury is believed to be minor and isn't expected to put him at much risk of missing Sunday's tilt with the Colts. However, with Fournette already having accumulated 130 carries through six games -- the second-highest total in the NFL -- the Jaguars are understandably exercising caution with his workload during practice. Don't be surprised if Fournette is no more than a limited participant in the team's…read more

Expects to suit up Week 7

Fournette, who suffered an ankle sprain in the Jaguars' Week 6 loss to the Rams, expects to play next Sunday against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Fournette didn't return to the contest after sustaining the injury late in the fourth quarter but submitted another strong outing before his departure, finishing with 130 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone relayed after the game that Fournette was cleared to return to action and would have been able to return to the field if necessary, but the Jaguars decided to play it safe while they attempted to mount a comeback by airing the ball out. It's possible that the…read more

Sprains ankle in loss to Rams

Fournette (ankle) rushed 21 times for 130 yards and one touchdown, while catching both of his targets for an additional eight yards during Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Rams. Fournette also sprained his ankle late in the fourth quarter, according to ESPN 580 Orlando. While he never came back in after leaving with the injury, Fournette was cleared to return and likely would've returned to the field had Jacksonville been in a more competitive position at that juncture.

Analysis: Jacksonville did its best to give Fournette as many touches as possible in order to hide its ineffective passing game and, despite his team losing, the rookie took advantage of his plentiful opportunities to crank out a third straight game with over 130 total yards. In fact, after a relatively inefficient start to the season, Fournette has now averaged 27 touches and 155.6 total yards while scoring four times in his past three games. However, although he was medically cleared Sunday, don't be…read more

Fournette (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing fully Friday.

Analysis: Fournette was limited Wednesday and Thursday but will be fine for Sunday's game after logging a full practice session Friday. The rookie back is coming off a monster effort in Week 5 in which he carried 28 times for 181 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Look for Fournette to be featured heavily again this weekend against a Rams defense that has allowed 133.6 rushing yards per game to date.

Limited to start week

Fournette (ankle) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Fournette was limited last Wednesday with the same injury and he ended up logging full practices Thursday and Friday before rumbling for a career-high 181 yards and two scores in a 30-9 win over the Steelers. He's likely in no danger of missing Sunday's game against the Rams.

Fournette rushed 28 times for 181 yards and two touchdowns while adding a three-yard catch on his lone target in Sunday's 30-9 win at Pittsburgh.

Analysis: Fournette still hasn't been kept out of the end zone in an NFL game, with five rushing touchdowns and a receiving score through five weeks. Despite Blake Bortles' inconsistency under center, Fournette has emerged as a dependable fantasy contributor thanks to his heavy usage, especially in the red zone. Thanks to a 90-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter, the rookie fourth overall pick's yards-per-carry average is up to a respectable 4.3.

Returns to full practice

Fournette (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: As a result, Fournette will once again head the Jaguars' rushing attack Sunday against the Steelers. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft has scored a TD in each of his first four regular-season games as a pro, with his 285 rushing yards to date putting him in a tie with Devonta Freeman for the seventh-highest total in the league in that category.

Limited with ankle injury

Fournette (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Mike Kaye of WJXX ABC 25 Jacksonville reports.

Analysis: As expected, Fournette is on the injury report for the first time since Week 1, seemingly with a new issue. He was adamant back in August that his preseason injury involved his foot/toe area and therefore wasn't related to the ankle issue that interrupted his final season at LSU. While it's not entirely clear that the current issue is unrelated to his past injuries, Fournette's ability to practice in some capacity suggests the ankle isn't a major threat to his availability for Sunday's game in…read more

Likely limited Wednesday

Fournette, who is nursing an ankle injury, is expected to see a limited workload in Wednesday's practice, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Analysis: The Jaguars had previously excluded Fournette from their injury report since the week leading up to the season opener, but it appears he's a little nicked up following four consecutive weeks of sizable workloads. The ankle issue doesn't look to be a major concern for the rookie at this juncture, but his full participation in a practice at some point this week would give more peace of mind to his fantasy owners heading into Sunday's tilt with the Steelers. Though Fournette has collected four…read more

Fournette rushes for 86 yards on 24 carries and added 59 yards and a touchdown on four catches in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Jets.

Analysis: The Jaguars struck first on Sunday when Blake Bortles found Fournette on a rollout for a 10-yard score. It was the second time this season that the rookie first-round pick went for over 100 total yards. Fournette is going to get dinged for failing to reach four yards per carry in any of his first four games of the season, but he's also averaged over 23 touches per game and has scored in each contest. Expect Jacksonville to continue to lean on their stud rookie.

Fournette had 17 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 21 yards on four targets in Sunday's 44-7 win over the Ravens in London.

Analysis: Fournette picked up 47 yards on seven touches in the opening quarter, but the Ravens shut him down the rest of the game with the exception of a three-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter. As the clear focus of opposing defenses, Fournette has yet to reach 4.0 yards per carry in a game, but he's nonetheless found his way into the end zone each week. He's also been consistently involved as a receiver, despite coming off the field in favor of Chris Ivory or Corey Grant on obvious passing…read more

Fournette rushed 14 times for 40 yards and a touchdown while adding two receptions for 21 yards on five targets in Sunday's 37-16 loss to the Titans.

Analysis: Jacksonville had to abandon the ground and pound approach after Tennessee won the third quarter 17-0, limiting Fournette's volume. He was bottled up for an average of 2.9 yards per carry, but salvaged his day by finding pay dirt from one yard out in the fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 37-9. Quarterback Blake Bortles looked inept until garbage time, so stacked fronts should quickly become the norm for the talented rookie.

Fournette rushed 26 times for 100 yards and a touchdown while hauling in all three of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's season opening 29-7 win over Houston.

Analysis: Fournette was involved heavily throughout the first half, pounding in his 17th carry from one yard out on fourth down just before the two minute warning for the game's first touchdown. His 3.8-yard average per carry wasn't impressive, but struggles in that department were expected with Houston's talented defense focused on stopping the run. Backup Chris Ivory got only nine carries, suggesting Jacksonville is comfortable giving its prized rookie rusher all the work he can handle.