Belichick: 'Probably not this week' for RB Dion Lewis to practice

Oct 18, 2016

Though this marks the first week that running back Dion Lewis and guard Tre' Jackson can begin practicing since opening the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Tuesday that it is unlikely to happen.

"Probably not this week," Belichick said.

Related players: James White

Fantasy Impact:

Lewis, who tore his left ACL on Nov. 8 and required a follow-up surgery on the knee (but not specifically the ACL), has been more visible during media-access periods in the locker room in recent weeks. Some who follow the team believe the Pats won't rush Lewis back, especially with a 5-1 record and James White playing well.

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Buccaneers WR Mike Evans practices for second straight day

Greg Auman

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Cooler weather for Bucs practice today -- Wirfs and Evans practicing again. Still no Zyon McCollum, but Troy Hill and Greg Gaines were practicing today.

Related Players: Sterling Shepard, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer

Fantasy Impact:

Fantastic news for fantasy managers hanging on to Mike Evans: he should be considered a WR1 option immediately.

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49ers TE George Kittle "good to go" for Week 12

KNBR

yesterday · 5:34 PM EST

“I will be playing on Sunday. Very excited, can’t pass up playing the Packers. I will be out there for sure.”

George Kittle says he’s good to go for Sunday

Related Players: Eric Saubert

Fantasy Impact:

Kittle returns to a great matchup against a Packers defense that ranks 26th in TE aFPA. He should be fired up as a high-end TE1 once again.

Bears RB D'Andre Swift misses Wednesday practice

Kevin Fishbain

yesterday · 1:29 PM EST

Per Bears head coach Matt Eberflus: Ryan Bates remains in the concussion protocol. Elijah Hicks (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (groin) won't practice.

Teven Jenkins will be limited.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer

Fantasy Impact:

This is definitely a situation to keep an eye on, as Johnson would have a huge workload if Swift were to miss Week 12. Homer has three rush attempts and zero targets on the year.