With rookie Patriots Stevan Ridley integrated into the ...

Oct 03, 2011

With rookie Patriots Stevan Ridley integrated into the mix, a closer look at how the running back snaps were split in the Patriots' 31-19 win over the Raiders (as charted in press box):

BenJarvus Green-Ellis -- 39 of 66
Stevan Ridley -- 19 of 66
Danny Woodhead -- 6 of 66

Ridley played five snaps in the first half and saw extended time in the second half with Woodhead sidelined with what looked like a left ankle injury.

Fantasy Impact:

With Woodhead injured, Ridley saw more time and sometimes that's all it takes for a rookie to take hold of a position. Ridley is someone to keep an eye on, and probably even pickup if you haven't already, especially in leagues where you can afford roster spots. The Patriots running game is always a guess as to what their game plan is but Ridley clearly has at least flex potential.

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.