Bhayshul Tuten appears on track to play against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night despite an ankle and foot injury that kept him out of practice this week.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Thursday that the Jacksonville Jaguars running back “should be” available, barring a setback before kickoff.
Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (questionable, ankle/foot) 'should be' good for TNF vs Ravens barring any pregame setbacks, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 5, 2026
Tuten remains listed as questionable, so the report is an encouraging update rather than confirmation that he will be active.
The distinction matters for a Jacksonville offense that could retain its leading rusher after preparing for the possibility of turning to Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Bhayshul Tuten remains questionable after missed practices
Tuten was listed as a nonparticipant on all three injury reports during the short week. Monday’s designation was an estimate because Jacksonville held a walkthrough.
Head coach Liam Coen had left the decision open Wednesday. In comments published by the Jaguars, Coen said Tuten had reported improvement but could need until game time to determine his availability.
“I would think it’s probably going to go up to game time,” Coen said.
Fowler’s report offers a more favorable outlook, although it does not establish how much work Tuten would receive if he plays. His availability and his eventual workload remain separate questions.
Jaguars could keep their leading rusher in the lineup
Tuten has rushed for 492 yards and three touchdowns on 110 carries through seven games. He also has 15 receptions for 181 yards and three scores, giving him a team-leading 673 yards from scrimmage.
His most recent performance showed why Jacksonville would welcome his return. In Sunday’s 42-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts, Tuten gained 104 rushing yards on 16 attempts and scored on a 25-yard screen pass.
Jacksonville finished with a season-high 183 rushing yards. Rodriguez contributed six carries for 41 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown run.
That production gives the Jaguars another option even if Tuten is available; the backfield did not depend exclusively on one runner against Indianapolis.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. is the alternative if Tuten cannot play
Rodriguez has 209 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 45 attempts this season. Although he was listed with a hand injury during the week, he received no game designation on Jacksonville’s final report.
The Ravens’ official matchup preview identified Rodriguez as the expected starter if Tuten cannot go. For Jacksonville, the unresolved question is whether he will complement Tuten or need to take on the leading role.
The Jaguars enter at 5-2, while Baltimore is 4-4. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. EST at M&T Bank Stadium. Tuten’s final game status remains the next confirmation to watch.
