Panthers linebacker Dan Connor took a few strides Monda...

Jan 25, 2011

Panthers linebacker Dan Connor took a few strides Monday, which could signify a big step forward. Connor, who landed on injured reserve in November with a hip injury, said he ran for the first time Monday since surgery.

The linebacker said he suffered a bone chip in his hip joint during the Oct. 31 game at St. Louis, calling it a "freak injury." He said he thought it was a hamstring strain at first, and played the following week against New Orleans but was unable to finish.

It's similar to his 2008 ACL tear, which he suffered running down a kickoff, only to continue playing the same game. Connor said his experience coming back from that one has made this process quicker, and that he was well ahead of pace for a return.

Fantasy Impact:

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.