Cowboys Beat: Jason Witten's numbers to drop from 2013

Sep 16, 2014

Cowboys TE Jason Witten has six catches for 46 yards through two games.

The author believe his numbers will be down this season with the Cowboys emphasizing the run game more and with offensive play-caller Scott Linehan using more screens.

The Cowboys also want to get second-round pick TE Gavin Escobar more involved in the passing game, though that has yet to materialize.

In 2012, Witten had a career-high 110 catches for 1,039 yards. Last year, he finished with 73 catches for 851 yards. I'm thinking his overall totals will drop again from his 2013 production.

Fantasy Impact:

It's the same beat writer we posted a similar story about before the season where he predicted Witten's numbers would take a hit this year. It seems to be turning out true. Owners may want to think about cutting bait on Witten for another option. But on the optimistic side, the Cowboys haven't thrown a whole lot thanks to RB DeMarco Murray and QB Tony Romo coming back slowly from back surgery. Witten's on pace for 42 catches for 782 yards after just two games.

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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.