Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck looks leaner after losing 8...

Aug 03, 2009

Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck looks leaner after losing 8 pounds to get closer to 230.

“I was open minded to trying new, outside-the-box things,” he said. “I did different things and I made it a priority.”

Why all the work? The health of Hasselbeck, nine-time Pro Bowl LT Walter Jones, and two-time Pro Bowl DE Patrick Kerney are the keys to Seattle’s hopes of a rebound season.
When he did play last season, Hasselbeck was under siege behind an injured and ineffective offensive line. He was throwing futilely to guys signed off the street because of 7 injuries at WR. Seattle finished 4-12, its worst season since 1992.

Now he’s got new head coach Jim Mora, new OC Greg Knapp and their run-first offense.

“Yeah, absolutely,” Hasselbeck said. “It’s obviously a new system. I didn’t play much last year. I had a tough injury. It was a very frustrating season.”

Now, he has no limitations – or concerns. “I am feeling good,” he said.

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.