Charles Johnson having strong start

Aug 01, 2016

In 2014, receiver Charles Johnson went from the practice squad in Cleveland to a key part of the passing game in Minnesota. Last year, Johnson was MIA for most of the season.

Now, Johnson is making a good impression as he tries to re-establish himself.

“That’s what I do, I catch footballs,’’ Johnson said over the weekend, via Chris Thomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. “It’s no surprise to me, it shouldn’t be a surprise to others. If it’s a surprise to you, that’s fine.’’

Fantasy Impact:

Stefon Diggs is quickly becoming the real deal, the story said, and Laquon Treadwell was a round one draft pick. That all makes it harder for Johnson to get on the field and to get the ball in his hands. Johnson is currently buried down our list of WRs as a result coming in at 137.

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.