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Leonard Fournette has been a vital asset for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since joining the team in 2020. However, the injury bug has hit the former LSU Tigers star in his NFL career.
He most recently missed four games in the 2021-22 season with a hamstring injury. He suffered the injury during the Buccaneers' Week 15 loss to the New Orleans Saints that season.
During the 2021-22 season, the running back rushed for 812 yards and eight touchdowns on 180 carries in 13 games. Despite his injury history, Tampa Bay rewarded the former Jacksonville Jaguars back with a new contract in March 2022.
He signed a three-year, $21 million contract extension to stay with the Buccaneers. The deal included a guaranteed $12 million and an average yearly salary of $7 million. Thus far this season, he has just one touchdown on the ground.
Leonard Fournette's status against the Ravens
Despite a slow start to the season, the Super Bowl-winning running back is looking to get into the end zone. He entered the season in what looked to be great shape and has played in all seven games so far for Tampa Bay. A healthy Fournette gives the offense another playmaker on the field.
That being said, expect him on the field at Raymond James Stadium against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. He's faced the Ravens defense once before back in the 2017-18 season as a member of the Jaguars. The running back had 17 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown in that 44-7 victory in Week 14.
Leonard Fournette's fantasy football update and predictions
Fournette has been a decent option at running back in fantasy football, averaging 12 fantasy points a game this season. The Ravens have allowed 117.10 fantasy points to running backs this season, or 16.7 points per game. Should the Buccaneers reach the red zone in Week 8, Fournette will likely be in the backfield.
The back will be looking to recover from his 2.9 fantasy points performance in Tampa Bay's loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. He had eight carries for 19 yards and two receptions for seven yards.
Leonard Fournette's alternative picks for your fantasy team
If the Buccaneers back isn't doing it for you, there are a couple of options at running back to fill the gap. Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is an ideal option in Week 8, facing a struggling Cleveland Browns defense. Mixon has had back-to-back games with over 12 fantasy points. The Browns allow the second-most fantasy points to running backs.
Also, look to Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard, who had 10.8 fantasy points versus the Detroit Lions in Week 7. This week, Dallas faces a Chicago Bears team that allows the sixth-most points in fantasy to running backs.
If you're looking for a wide receiver in a flex position, get players like Tyreek Hill, AJ Brown, and Chris Olave.
