PHI: Jackson’s groin injury could be a concern

Sep 21, 2009

Electric WR/KR Desean Jackson didn't play after the beginning of the fourth quarter.

As the rest of the Eagles tried desperately to come back against the Saints, Jackson, the team's most dynamic player, limited his action to the sideline. His angry groin, flaring all week, finally cost him playing time.

Any time the Eagles are without Jackson, it matters.

He returned a punt for a touchdown in the season opener. He caught a 71-yard bomb to tie the score in today's home opener. With Michael Vick suspended the first two games, Jackson has been the main cog in the Birds' Wildcat offense.

And, with just four receivers active today, he was absent with the team in comeback mode.

Eagles coach Andy Reid said of Jackson's injury, "I think we'll be fine there."

Jackson, meanwhile, was less certain.

Fantasy Impact:

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.