New York Jets running back Chris Ivory is listed as probable on the team's injury report for Sunday's matchup with the Oakland Raiders.
Chris Ivory injury update: fantasy outlook bright after full practices
The Jets will have their starting running back manning the backfield despite a hamstring injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
Ivory suffered a hamstring injury during the first series of Week 7's loss to the New England Patriots and was bottled up for the rest of the game.
Despite gaining just 41 yards on 17 carries, Ivory returned to practice at full capacity in the ensuing week. Barring any unexpected setback, Ivory will be ready to go for Sunday and man a backfield that will once again be without Bilal Powell.
Fantasy impact: Though it's encouraging that Ivory practiced in full, this will be an injury for fantasy owners to monitor, as is the case with any hamstring injury. Players like Odell Beckham, Jr. have been able to play effectively through them, but they've kept Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans out of action for extended periods of time.
Because Ivory’s participation in practice is encouraging, he can be penned into lineups as a mid-tier RB1 for Week 8 with confidence.
