As Week 9 begins, the Baltimore Ravens (4-4) will host the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) on Thursday night, but the Jaguars may be without their star running back Bhayshul Tuten.

Tuten has not practiced this week due to ankle and foot injuries, leading to his questionable status for the game. Typically, NFL teams have lighter practices before Thursday Night Football, but Tuten’s absence from all practices means he is a true game-time decision.

His last performance was remarkable, contributing to the Jaguars' 42-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8. Tuten achieved:

• 104 rushing yards on 16 carries (6.5 yards per carry)
• 1 rushing touchdown
• 2 receptions for 55 yards and 1 receiving touchdown

This game marked his first career outing with over 100 rushing yards and made him the first Jacksonville player since Maurice Jones-Drew in 2007 to achieve 100-plus rushing yards, 50-plus receiving yards, and multiple touchdowns in a single game. Currently, he stands out as the only player in the NFL this season with both three-plus rushing touchdowns and three-plus receiving touchdowns.

If Tuten cannot play, Chris Rodriguez Jr. will step up as Jacksonville's RB1. Rodriguez has accumulated 209 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns on 45 carries this season, including a notable 28-yard touchdown against the Colts. The Jaguars will have to weigh their options carefully as they prepare for this critical matchup.