Report: Pats hope WR Danny Amendola (ankle) returns for playoffs

Dec 05, 2016

The outlook does not appear to be a good one for WR Danny Amendola in the short term, as he was spotted leaving the locker room wearing a boot and using crutches.

Now, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the team is hoping that the Amendola will be in good enough shape for a return in the playoffs.

Related players: Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously the implication is Amendola will miss the rest of the regular season and that also affects the fantasy playoffs. He was poised for more of a role with TE Rob Gronkowski out for the year after back surgery. This likely means more snaps for Hogan and Mitchell going forward as the Pates continue to use three-WR sets.

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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.