The Jacksonville Jaguars are likely to have star running back Leonard Fournette back in the lineup for Week 3 vs. the Tennessee Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Fournette, who has missed the Jaguars’ last three halves of play after injuring his hamstring in the first half of Week 1, was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. Although, he has returned to practice on a limited basis this week.
The Jaguars seemingly didn’t miss Fournette at all last week against the New England Patriots as they got a huge 31-20 win in their AFC Championship rematch even without their star running back.
Quarterback Blake Bortles and the passing game stepped up in a big way in Fournette's absence against the Patriots. Bortles went for 376 yards and four touchdowns, while receiver Keelan Cole was spectacular with 116 yards on seven catches and a touchdown.
T.J. Yeldon, who filled in for Fournette at running back, had 10 rushes for 58 yards, while Corey Grant added six catches for 56 yards. Yeldon, though, is also listed as questionable to face the Titans due to an ankle injury.
Fournette’s return to the lineup should provide a nice boost for the Jaguars, especially against a Titans defense which has struggled against the run in the early going this season. After giving up 120 rushing yards against the Dolphins in Week 1, they were gashed for 148 yards by the Texans in Week 2.
Fournette and the Jaguars will be looking for some revenge over the Titans, who swept the season series against them last year.
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