Marshawn Lynch missing practice due to back spasms

Aug 29, 2012

Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for more yards over the final eight games last season than any NFL back, but he has not practiced in more than a week because of back spasms. That condition forced him to miss one game last year. He won't play in the exhibition finale Thursday.

Fantasy Impact:

There hasn't been much written about this injury, which leads us to believe it's not too serious. The Seahawks are probably just letting Lynch rest up for the regular season. There's still the matter of a possible suspension due to Lynch's DUI, but he may avoid it since it was his first violation of the NFL's drug policy. (Lynch's other issues were violations of the league's conduct policy.)

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.