Shockey finally healthy in Saints opener

Aug 15, 2009

"I thought Jeremy Shockey played well," Saints Coach Sean Payton said. "He's healthy and running well. It was encouraging."

Shockey's final numbers -- three catches, 61 yards -- were solid, especially considering he compiled them in less than a half of work. But the raw numbers aren't what mattered. It was how Shockey amassed them.

New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey celebrates one of three catches for 61 yards and a touchdown in Friday night's 17-7 exhibition victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at the Superdome.

He outraced defenders to the hashmarks and beat linebackers down the seam. He outleaped a host of defenders for the Saints' first score, a 22-yard snare in traffic down the heart of the Bengals' defense.

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.