Michael Lombardi on Twitter: "Running back DeAngelo Wil...

Jul 27, 2011

Michael Lombardi on Twitter: "Running back DeAngelo Williams will be finalized today--Carolina, Giants, Broncos all in the mix--Panthers have a slight lead."

Meanwhile, the Denver Post reports that "the Broncos' budget constraints may preclude them from signing a feature ball carrier such as DeAngelo Williams. Although Fox is the only head coach Williams played for in his five seasons with the Panthers, the Broncos would like to sign a back for roughly half Williams' contract."

Fantasy Impact:

It's interesting that there's no mention of the Dolphins, who were once the most-mentioned landing spot for Williams. Given that list of teams, the Giants would be a best-case scenario from a fantasy standpoint, because Ahmad Bradshaw would likely sign elsewhere (Miami?) giving fantasy owners four good options (Williams, Bradshaw, Jonathan Stewart, Knowshon Moreno) at RB2 in the early rounds.

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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.