Pats Beat: RB Dion Lewis a lock to make team

Jul 12, 2017

Some might ask the question: Is RB Dion Lewis really a lock to make the Patriots?

To me, he adds an element of explosiveness and quickness that isn't otherwise on the roster at the position. Also, the Patriots are 17-0 in games Lewis has played over the last two years. While that isn't all because of Lewis, it's a reflection, in part, on his impact.

Related players: Mike Gillislee, James White, Rex Burkhead

Fantasy Impact:

The Patriots have depth at RB. The story thinks Mike Gillislee, James White, Lewis and Rex Burkhead make the team. Brandon Bolden and D.J. Foster are also possibilities. Of course the issue with Lewis is injuries. How the RB roles play out this year will be a huge fantasy question entering 2017.

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.