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Leonard Fournette ‘confident’ he’ll play in Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette has been sidelined by a foot injury. But according to the man himself, the injury won’t keep him from the regular season opener.

Fournette played in Jacksonville’s preseason opener and rushed for 31 yards on nine carries with a touchdown. The injury kept him out of action in the team’s second preseason game.

While getting the rookie reps against first team defenses is important, it’s not important enough for the Jaguars to rush him back into action. Especially for games that don’t count. Fournette dealt with an ankle injury throughout his third and final year at LSU, as well.

Jacksonville will open its season on September 10 on the road against the Houston Texans.

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