Breaking down the Seahawks backfield

Sep 06, 2015

The Fred Jackson signing is expected to be announced officially before the weekend is over. He'll likely spell Marshawn Lynch in obvious passing situations.

Thomas Rawls, an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan, will be in the mix as well. Rawls flashed during the preseason, running for 87 yards on 11 carries in the finale against the Raiders.

The Seahawks also have two fullbacks -- Will Tukuafu and Derrick Coleman -- on the roster.

Fantasy Impact:

The Seattle backfield is drastically different from a year ago. While Lynch is still the bell cow, it could be Rawls who gets regular carries should something happen to Lynch. Jackson will likely remain a passing down back thanks to his numbers from last year, but it wouldn't appear he could take on a bulk of the work if there were injuries given his age.

today

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.

yesterday

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.