New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was aske...

Oct 15, 2011

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was asked yesterday about the progress of running back Shane Vereen. One of the Patriots’ two second-round picks, Vereen wasn’t active for the first two games of the season, was in uniform but didn’t play in Week 3, and has played on special teams each of the last two weeks. He has yet to record a carry.

"Shane is a smart guy, works hard. He’s been able to participate now for several weeks," Belichick said. "He’s getting better every week. I think he’s definitely headed in the right direction."

Vereen’s progress also suffered when he missed time in training camp because of a hamstring injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Knowing the New England backfield, we might be hearing from Vereen at some point. At this stage of the game, however, he's not worth adding to your roster.

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.