The Jets have to figure out how to stop Brady, Wes Welk...

Oct 07, 2011

The Jets have to figure out how to stop Brady, Wes Welker and the high-scoring Patriots, and know it won't be easy.

Defensive coordinator Mike Pettine says the team's “menu is a little fuller” this week because the Patriots “are a flavor-of-the-week offense.” He says New England's offense is smart and defending it is sort of like “chasing ghosts” at times, so New York needs to use multiple defensive looks.

Coach Rex Ryan says he's “sure” All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis will match up with Welker at times Sunday in New England.

Fantasy Impact:

The big question is how often will Revis cover Welker on Sunday. Welker is a must-start at this point, especially in PPR formats, so owners shouldn't worry too much about Revis unless they are absolutely loaded at WR.

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.

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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.