Eli Manning tried to duck the media again Thursday by s...

Aug 07, 2009

Eli Manning tried to duck the media again Thursday by slipping in and out the back door of the cafeteria. But his plans were foiled when he was ushered around the front to sign footballs for a few VIPs.
But that was all he signed.
Manning's entry into the $100 million Quarterback Club was delayed again, as the Giants and Manning's agents continued to put the finishing touches on a six-year, $97.5 million extension that will net the quarterback $106.9 million over the next 7 years. A source familiar with the talks said there were no major issues and that a signing was still imminent.
Manning declined to comment on the deal. Giants GM Jerry Reese said only, "There's nothing to report."

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.