Polamalu (MCL sprain) sidelined for 3-6 weeks.

Sep 11, 2009

The Steelers saw the dramatic difference in their defense when playing without their All-Pro safety, as Polamalu injured his left knee in the second quarter and did not return to the game or the sidelines at Heinz Field. Coach Mike Tomlin said Polamalu had an MCL sprain and expects his star safety to be sidelined for 3-6 weeks.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he didn't know how serious the injury was immediately afterward.

"It is an MCL sprain," Tomlin said. "They are reading the scans and so forth. Those things have a range of three-to-six (weeks). It is speculation at this point."

Polamalu had a team-high six tackles (all solo) and an interception in the first half, as well as two personal-foul penalties -- even though he didn't play the final defensive series.

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.