Posted on Oct 20
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. ruled out against Patriots due to hamstring injury
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Travis Etienne Jr. out with hamstring injury, Tyson Campbell returns for Jaguars vs. Patriots
Why it matters: The absence of Travis Etienne Jr., one of the key running backs for the Jacksonville Jaguars, due to a hamstring injury will impact the team's offensive game plan against the New England Patriots. Meanwhile, cornerback Tyson Campbell's return from injured reserve provides a boost to the Jaguars' defense.
What's new:
- Travis Etienne Jr. suffered a hamstring injury in last week's game against the Chicago Bears and will not be available to play against the Patriots.
- Tyson Campbell, who missed the past five games due to a hamstring injury, has been cleared to return and will bolster the Jaguars' secondary.
Yes, but: Despite Etienne's absence, the Jaguars have other capable running backs who can step up and contribute to the offense.
- Tank Bigsby leads the team in rushing yards and will likely handle the majority of the workload in Etienne's absence.
- D'Ernest Johnson is expected to share the running back duties with Bigsby against the Patriots.
What to watch: Keep an eye on how the Jaguars adjust their offensive strategy without Etienne in the lineup.
- The team may rely more heavily on their passing game or utilize different running backs to fill the void left by Etienne.
- It will also be interesting to see how Tyson Campbell performs in his return and if he can make an impact on the Jaguars' defense.
The bottom line: Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, and the Jaguars will need to find ways to compensate for the absence of Travis Etienne Jr. However, the return of Tyson Campbell brings some positive news for the team's defense as they face the New England Patriots.