Cold weather is concern for Stephen Jackson, back

Dec 04, 2009

The cold weather expected this weekend in Chicago concerns St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, who is still bothered by back spams.

With a high temperature of 39 degrees forecast for Sunday when the Rams play the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Jackson could have a hard time keeping his back muscles loose.

"It's definitely going to be a struggle,'' Jackson said. "It's going to be difficult to keep myself warm. I have thought about it, but you hope that you are able to grit it out.''

Jackson was able to play last Sunday at home against the Seattle Seahawks despite missing practice all week. He has yet to practice this week other than a walk-through period Thursday.

"Last week, it was a new injury, so it was flaring up really, really bad,'' Jackson said. " I was able to do some walk-through today, I've been studying film. I'm still preparing as if I'm playing Sunday, so if I don't play, I will be more surprised than anybody.''

Jackson said his back muscles feel "compressed.''

Fantasy Impact:

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.