Pats RB Ridley sees just 13 snaps

Oct 10, 2011

The Patriots leaned heavily on BenJarvus Green-Ellis as 61 snaps is an extremely high total. Part of the reason the number was so high is that Green-Ellis, in addition to his regular duties, played Danny Woodhead's role in passing situations.

That reflects the coaching staff's view that he's most reliable protecting Tom Brady among the team's healthy backs.

Fantasy Impact:

Ridley was a nice pickup last week, but the Pats RB game plan is always unpredictable. It seems like the team trusts Green-Ellis right now, and for good reason, young RBs often struggle in pass protection and Ridley seems to be no exception. Ridley's days are coming, but for now it seems like he's going to be a risky, unpredictable start.

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.