Cards' passing game up in the air

Sep 11, 2009

On Monday, Cardinals HC Whisenhunt voiced optimism, partly because all of the Cardinals' offensive "horses" were expected to play in the season opener Sunday against the 49ers.

But Pro Bowl WR Anquan Boldin hasn't practiced this week after missing the final two preseason games because of a right-hamstring injury. Steve Breaston, the No. 3 receiver, missed two preseason games because of a knee injury and admits he isn't 100%.

Larry Fitzgerald is healthy, and Whisenhunt believes the odds of Boldin playing Sunday are "very good." But it's questionable how effective he might be with so little practice.

With Breaston less than healthy, Jerheme Urban and Lance Long could see more playing time than usual.

"I'm not close to 100%, but I'm out here running," Breaston said after Wednesday's practice. "I'm making it work, so I'm good.

"(Wednesday) I felt real good. It's going to be sore, but I've got to play through it."

Fantasy Impact:

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.