Breaking: Travis Etienne Injury Update – Will Jaguars’ Star RB Suit Up vs Cardinals in Week 12?

Jacksonville, Fla.—Star running back Travis Etienne Jr. returned to the practice field on a limited basis Wednesday as the Jacksonville Jaguars began preparations for their Week 12 trip to face the Arizona Cardinals, a reassuring sign after he picked up a shoulder injury in last Sunday’s win over the Chargers. Etienne was officially listed as “limited” but remains without an injury designation for game day, and team sources describe the setback as “manageable.” The former first-rounder is coming off a two-touchdown, 73-yard performance on 19 carries that powered Jacksonville to a 27-17 victory and a 6-4 record, keeping them firmly in the AFC playoff picture. Season snapshot • 154 rushes, 729 yards (72.9 ypg), 5 rushing TDs • 21 receptions, 130 yards, 1 receiving TD The Jaguars’ backfield depth could be tested again this week. Rookie change-of-pace back Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) also logged a limited practice, and his availability will dictate how heavy Etienne’s workload can be against Arizona’s 26th-ranked run defense. Head coach Doug Pederson has leaned on Etienne early and often—he owns 63 percent of Jacksonville’s rushing attempts and 13 targets inside the red zone—making any health concern vital for fantasy football managers. Matchup spotlight Kickoff: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium (CBS) The Cardinals have surrendered 4.6 yards per carry and 13 rushing scores, the third-most in the NFL. If Etienne is cleared, he profiles as a top-10 fantasy RB play, while backup D’Ernest Johnson would slide into a flex role should Etienne be limited or suffer any in-game setbacks. What the Jaguars need • Early burst: Etienne averages 6.2 yards per rush on his first five carries of a game but just 3.9 afterward; establishing tempo will keep QB Trevor Lawrence in favorable down-and-distance situations. • Ball security: Arizona has forced nine fumbles, and Etienne has put two on the turf this season. Outlook and SEO takeaway All signs point to Travis Etienne suiting up in Week 12, making him a must-start option in season-long leagues and a premium DFS target against an inviting Cardinals front. Monitor Friday’s injury report for confirmation, but fantasy managers and Jaguars fans alike should prepare for another heavy dose of Etienne in a contest that could solidify Jacksonville’s postseason aspirations.