49ers place TE Vance McDonald on IR

Dec 12, 2016

Only days after signing a contract extension, tight end Vance McDonald’s season is done, the result of a left-shoulder injury he sustained in Sunday’s second quarter.

The 49ers placed McDonald was on injured reserve Monday, and his roster spot promptly got filled by center/guard Josh Allen, who got claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Related palyers: Garrett Celek, Blake Bell

Fantasy Impact:

McDonald has battled injuries since the 49ers selected him in the second round of the 2013 draft. He missed two games earlier this season because of a hip issue. McDonald leads the 49ers with four touchdown catches and an average of 16.3 yards per catch on 24 receptions. Celek and Bell are next up on the depth chart.

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.