Mlive.com: Grand Rapids Press columnist Brian VanOchten...

Jan 19, 2009

Mlive.com: Grand Rapids Press columnist Brian VanOchten joined
Bill Simonson inside the "GR Press Box" to talk about the latest
with the Detroit Lions, including an early prediction on who he
thinks will start next year's season opener for Detroit. "If I had
to bet $1 one of the five quarterbacks the Lions used last season
as their starter (for next season), I'd put it on Jon Kitna,"
VanOchten said. "He makes the most sense. He can be their Kerry Collins. (Lions coach Jim Schwartz) may just want a quarterback to
come in and just sort of keep things under control. Jon Kitna is
the most qualified to do that."

Fantasy Impact:

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.