Bhayshul Tuten Injury Update
Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten suffered a right ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Jacksonville's dominant 35-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11, leaving him questionable to return and ultimately ruling him out for the rest of the game. Underdog Fantasy - Josh & Hayden (@UDFootballShow) shared on X that the health of Bhayshul Tuten's ankle could be crucial down the stretch.
The speedy rookie, a fourth-round pick out of Virginia Tech, was having a breakout performance before the setback, rushing 15 times for a career-high 74 yards and punching in a touchdown while splitting carries nearly 50/50 with starter Travis Etienne Jr. Tuten handled 14 of the 28 running back opportunities through three quarters, logging a 43% snap share in a balanced backfield that kept the Chargers' defense guessing.
Etienne complemented him with 19 carries for 73 yards and two scores, forming a dynamic duo under new offensive coordinator Liam Coen's scheme that's shown signs of clicking after a rocky start to the season. Joe Orrico (@JoeOrricoFF) shared on X that Bhayshul Tuten's magic number is 10 touches per game, as he was in a 50/50 backfield split before his injury, and could have flex value if he maintains that. Monitor his ankle!
No official word from the team has surfaced on the injury's severity as practices kick off this week, but early concerns point to a possible high-ankle sprain that could sideline him for multiple games if confirmed. That would be a tough blow for a Jaguars offense finally finding rhythm, especially with Tuten's elite 4.32 speed adding explosive big-play potential evident in his college days, where he racked up 2,022 rushing yards over two seasons, including a Hokies-record 266-yard explosion against Boston College.
Post-game, Tuten downplayed the issue to reporters, insisting his ankle felt "good" and expressing confidence in bouncing back quickly, which offers a sliver of optimism for fantasy managers and fans alike.
That said, players often put on a brave face early. Remember how Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin brushed off a quad aggravation in Week 8 only to land on injured reserve days later? The real tell will come Wednesday: if Tuten suits up for even a limited practice session, his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Cardinals skyrocket. A full go would lock him in as a must-start in deeper leagues, potentially expanding that timeshare with Etienne into something more committee-like if he builds on this momentum.
In the meantime, backup LeQuint Allen would step up as the primary reliever behind Etienne. The seventh-rounder from Syracuse brings a different flavor, reliable chain-moving with elite hands, having snagged 119 catches for 848 yards in college but his Week 11 usage was light, mostly on passing downs. He lacks Tuten's home-run burst, so expect a more conservative ground game if the rookie sits.
