Pats coach Bill Belichick, a strong contender for Coach...

Jan 02, 2011

Pats coach Bill Belichick, a strong contender for Coach of the Year, may have a difficult time securing his fourth 14-win season because he is unlikely to play Tom Brady and many of his nicked-up starters for more than a quarter. The Dolphins are 6-1 on the road as they shoot for an 8-8 season, something that should save Tony Sparano’s job. Miami’s Cameron Wake currently leads the NFL with 14 sacks, while beleaguered QB Chad Henne would like to finish on a high note after being booed by the home crowd last Sunday. Henne is the 27th-rated NFL passer. Brian Hoyer, who will replace Brady, has attempted only 29 career passes.

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.