Tomlin: Ben Roethlisberger (knee) surgery successful; injury 'not long-term'

Oct 17, 2016

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin confirmed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent “successful” arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this morning.

Roethlisberger injured his left meniscus during the second quarter of Sunday's 30-15 loss in Miami. He left the game but returned in the second half and finished the game. Afterward he said he felt “something funny” in the knee.

Roethlisberger is resting at home and is expected to make a full recovery, Tomlin said.

“Though we do not know a specific timetable for when he will be able to return to the field, we are confident this injury is not long-term,” Tomlin added.

Related players: Landry Jones

Fantasy Impact:

The hope is Roethlisberger only misses Week 7 and the team's bye in Week 8 has him ready for Week 9 against the Ravens. Landry Jones will get the start in Week 7 against the Patriots, it appears, although the story said he has yet to be given word he will be the starter.

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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.