Panthers hoping to get back Jonathan Stewart

Oct 06, 2014

The Panthers were able to beat the Bears yesterday with Darrin Reaves and Chris Ogbonnaya running the ball, with Fozzy Whittaker in reserve.

Soon, they might actually have some running backs back whom you’ve heard of.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera told reporters Monday that Jonathan Stewart wasn’t 100 percent certain to be ready to practice Wednesday after missing time with a knee injury, but that he’s closer than DeAngelo Williams coming off an ankle injury.

Fantasy Impact:

As the story pointed out, Rivera indicated some degree of optimism about Stewart, while saying Williams was out of a full cast and into a walking boot. Getting Stewart back this week would be a boost, as the Panthers head to play a Bengals team that was susceptible to inside running last night against the Patriots. Reaves and Ogbonnaya combined for a pedestrian 19 carries for 59 yards against the Bears, but they didn’t fumble. Ogbonnaya even scored a touchdown.

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.

yesterday

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.