Reggie Bush ready to shoulder load

Jan 06, 2011

With backfield mates Pierre Thomas and Chris Ivory now sidelined for the rest of the season, Bush suddenly is the feature back for the Saints as they begin their quest for a second Super Bowl championship.

Not the scat back. Not the utility back. Not the factor back. He's THE back.

And judging by the kilowatt smile he brandished for the media mob, he's relishing the newfound opportunity. "I'm excited," Bush said. "Knowing that my number is going to be called a lot more this game, I'm looking forward to it."

This is Bush's chance to prove to his critics, his teammates, the league, his future employer and quite possibly himself that he has what it takes to be a bona fide NFL running back.

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.