Felix Jones' latest bout with the healing process opens...

Oct 20, 2011

Felix Jones' latest bout with the healing process opens the door for former University of Oklahoma star DeMarco Murray. The rookie is expected to get his first NFL start Sunday when Dallas (2-3) hosts winless St. Louis (0-5) at Cowboys Stadium. There were high expectations thrust upon Jones entering the 2011 campaign, but Dallas hasn't exactly been running over the competition. Perhaps Murray can help the league's 27th-ranked rushing attack.

Don't expect a vastly different game plan Sunday as Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett sees a lot of Jones in Murray.

"They have similar strengths and they are similar in size," Garrett said. "They both can run inside and outside. You wouldn't call either of them big backs, but they are sturdy enough to run between the tackles. They are versatile guys and can run inside and outside."

Fantasy Impact:

We're expecting Murray to see the lion's share of the carries, but the Cowboys will rotate Tashard Choice in as well.

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.