Colts Beat: 'Odds seem decent' WR Michael Pittman Jr. starts

Aug 31, 2020

Michael Pittman Jr. is a lock to make the roster. The question for him is whether he will be in the starting lineup. The odds of that happening seem decent, especially because Pittman’s role in the offense is very specific and not as interchangeable as some of the other receivers. But the Colts will use a rotation at receiver and also will make heavy use of their tight ends. That will impact how many snaps Pittman ultimately plays.

Fantasy Impact:

Pittman hasn't been flashy but at the same time has lived up to expectations so far. Pittman has been on the receiving end of a lot of short, quick passes from QB Philip Rivers so he seems to have a set role in the offense right now. He's a big target for the X receiver spot.

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.

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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.