It doesn't sound like Texans WR Andre Johnson will play...

Oct 28, 2011

It doesn't sound like Texans WR Andre Johnson will play in Week 8.

Yes, the All-Pro wide receiver worked again Thursday, and sure, he was better than Wednesday. But Johnson still doesn't seem too optimistic about his chances of playing Sunday against Jacksonville after missing the previous three games because of a right hamstring injury.

"You're encouraged, but when you're not where you want to be, that's a little bit discouraging.," Johnson said. "I'm encouraged. I improved from where I was at yesterday, so that's a good thing."

"I'm not going to go out there and play unless I feel comfortable," Johnson said. "If I don't feel like I can play, I'm not going to go out there. I definitely won't do anything to put myself in any danger."

Fantasy Impact:

today

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans practices for second straight day

Greg Auman

0 minutes ago

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.