Patriots WR Wes Welker was back at practice yesterday b...

Aug 19, 2009

Patriots WR Wes Welker was back at practice yesterday but wouldn’t tip his or the team’s hand on whether he’ll make his preseason debut tomorrow when the Patriots host the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium.

Welker was on the sideline in street clothes last Thursday, when the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 27-25. He did not practice Sunday or Monday but participated in yesterday’s morning walkthrough, catching passes, before returning to practice in the afternoon. The practice was held in shorts and light shoulder pads.

“I feel good,’’ said Welker, who didn’t shed any light on his absence. “[I’m] excited to be out here and hanging with my teammates and going through a walkthrough and getting ready.’’

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.