Patriots WR Malcolm Mitchell has knee surgery; 2018 season in jeopardy

Jul 23, 2018

The Providence Journal's Mark Daniels reports that wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell had a procedure done on his knee. He followed up by saying it would be an "uphill climb" for him to play in 2018.

UPDATE: Ian Rapoport reported that Mitchell's procedure was not a surgery, but rather to "promote healing" in his troubling knee. This is still not great for his 2018 prospects, but a clarification on what happened was necessary.

Fantasy Impact:

Mitchell's health has been a constant problem since entering the league, and it explains why rumors of the Patriots attempting to trade him leaked earlier today. Mitchell being out of the picture clears the way for players like Jordan Matthews and Kenny Britt to seize starting roles during Julian Edelman's suspension to start the year.

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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.