Redskins extend RB Chris Thompson

Sep 05, 2017

The Washington Redskins are keeping their veteran leader at the running back position around for a few more years.

On Tuesday, the Redskins announced a contract extension for running back Chris Thompson.

Thompson, 26, is entering his fourth season with the Redskins after being selected in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Florida State.

Related players: Rob Kelley

Fantasy Impact:

Where Thompson has made a name for himself recently is as a third down back. But his role could expand this season. The story quoted HC Jay Gruden as saying, "First and second down, there is some feature players we like for him in the backfield." Thompson had a career-high 49 catches last season.

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.