Pats Beat: RB Bishop Sankey could find way on 53-man roster

Sep 06, 2016

Capable of playing on all three downs, RB Bishop Sankey should have an opportunity in New England. The Pats are set with their pass-catching backs in James White and undrafted rookie D.J. Foster, but they have virtually no depth behind LeGarrette Blount. If Blount gets off to a slow start, or if injuries hit, Sankey could find himself on the team's 53-man roster.

Fantasy Impact:

Even the return of Dion Lewis won't add depth behind Blount. We've seen reports the team is trying to turn White into more of a dual threat - a back to catch passes but also run the ball. Especially without QB Tom Brady for four games, the Pats would rather not show their hand as far as pass or run is concerned based on what RB is in the backfield.

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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.

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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.