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Leonard Fournette out vs. Giants with Hamstring Injury, Replaced by TJ Yeldon

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is on the sidelines after suffering an injury to his hamstring during the first half of Sunday's opener against the New York Giants, the Jaguars announced.

Fournette finished the day with 41 yards on nine carries and added 14 yards on three receptions.

T.J. Yeldon, who averaged a career-high 5.2 yards per carry in 2017, took over primary duties in the backfield for Jacksonville. At the time of the announcement, Yeldon had 37 yards on seven carries and 18 yards on three receptions, including a touchdown.