Skins RB3 battle still up for grabs

Aug 21, 2016

While Matt Jones has cemented himself as the team’s lead running back and Chris Thompson is showing progression as an overall payer, the third running back spot remains up for grabs.

2015 practice squad member Mack Brown, seventh-round pick Keith Marshall and fellow rookies Robert Kelley and Kelsey Youngare all in the running.

Fantasy Impact:

While Marshall is listed as the No. 3 running back on the Redskins’ current unofficial depth chart, Kelley could get some work with the first- and second-team offensive units to see how he responds. With Jones banged up (AC joint), this is a key fantasy position to keep an eye on. Jones should be OK for the season, but if he gets hurt again at some point, the team's RB3 could get some significant work with Thompson likely remaining a third down back and change of pace option.

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.