San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he "ex...

Oct 01, 2011

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he "expects" running back Frank Gore to play tomorrow. Gore is listed as "questionable" for the 49ers Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles with a right ankle sprain.

Gore did not seem too confident this week that he'll be healthy enough for his usual workload. It's not even a given that Gore will be available. But, regardless, expect to see reserves Kendall Hunter and Anthony Dixon get plenty of playing time.

How Gore feels during warmups will determine if and how much he plays against the Eagles. Even if Gore is healthy, look for Hunter to get at least as much playing time. And Dixon will probably get a handful of attempts, too.

Fantasy Impact:

San Francisco's backfield looks very messy at the moment. If you have viable alternatives to Gore, it might be better to use them. At a minimum, Hunter has enough value to be worthy of flex consideration in some formats. If Gore doesn't play, Hunter's stock soars.

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.