The New England Patriots defensive line depth has taken...

Jan 01, 2011

The New England Patriots defensive line depth has taken another blow. This time, it involves defensive end Ron Brace.

The second-year end from Boston College has likely played his last down this season. Battling an elbow injury from Sunday’s win over Buffalo, Brace will almost certainly be placed on injured reserve on Monday.

The reason the move will come on Monday is because linebacker Brandon Spikes is set to conclude his four-game suspension after the Patriots play the Dolphins tomorrow. Spikes is on an exempt list, which means he does not count toward the 53-man roster limit. So, Spikes goes back on the roster on Monday and Brace goes on IR.

This ends a promising season for the 2009 2nd round pick, one that saw him start several games and emerge as a potential answer at defensive end. He made 23 tackles this season.

Fantasy Impact:

today

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans practices for second straight day

Greg Auman

0 minutes ago

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.