Chiefs QB Matt Cassel (illness) did not practice Wednes...

Dec 08, 2010

Chiefs QB Matt Cassel (illness) did not practice Wednesday. It's been learned that Cassel missed practice to undergo an appendectomy Wednesday morning. Cassel is expected to "return to work this week," but it's no sure thing that he will be available for Sunday. Brodie Croyle would get the start against the Chargers if Cassel can't go. The Chiefs have indicated there's a 50% chance of Cassel suiting up. The Kansas City Star is speculating that Cassel could be lost for "at least two weeks." Don't expect a huge drop off in production if Croyle gets the start. In 9 games with Croyle starting, WR Dwayne Bowe has 43 receptions, 511 yards & 4TDs.

Fantasy Impact:

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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.