Dolphins Beat: Expect Kenyan Drake to take over as starter

Oct 31, 2017

With RB Jay Ajayi gone, expect Kenyan Drake to take over as Miami’s starting tailback, and for Damien Williams to continue in his role as the Dolphins’ third-down back.

Related players: Senorise Perry

Fantasy Impact:

This still looks to be a committee situation, however. The story said a big concern is if Drake can master Miami's playbook and learn assignments, something HC Adam Gase has already criticized the back for. Williams is a more reliable blocker and scored six TDs last season, but only has a 3.3 yards-per-carry average in his career, coming mostly in short-yardage situations. Williams certainly seems better for PPR leagues. Meanwhile, Perry is more of a special teams player.

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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.