Jackson wants to ‘gut it out’ for last 2 games

Dec 21, 2009

For those of you wondering why Steven Jackson continues to play with a bad back when the Rams are 1-13, the running back offered this explanation on Sunday after the team’s 16-13 loss to the Houston Texans: “I love football, I love this team.’’

Jackson said friends and family members have suggested that he shut down his sore back for the rest of the season.

“It has been whispered in my ear, and that’s from people on my side looking out for what’s best for my future, but I love to play,’’ Jackson said. “I only have two more games to play this season. I’m just going to gut it out.’’

Jackson hasn’t practiced in almost a month due a back injury, but he has yet to miss a game. He rushed 20 times for 80 yards in the Rams’ 16-13 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact:

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.