When Raiders HC Dennis Allen was asked if RB Darren McF...

May 04, 2012

When Raiders HC Dennis Allen was asked if RB Darren McFadden can handle 25 to 30 carries a game, this is how he replied:

"Here’s what I would say–can he run the ball 25, 30 times? Absolutely. But I also think the running back position in this league, I think you have the ability to use different people. Because those runners take such a pounding on a play-in and play-out basis. Does he have the ability to be the lead back? Absolutely and he will be. But we’re going to have to find ways to spell him some, too."

Fantasy Impact:

With McFadden it's all about risk tolerance. If he plays 15+ games, he's likely going to finish as a top 5 RB. But he has a long history of injury and with Michael Bush gone, there's no clear handcuff insurance that fantasy owners can purchase on draft day. McFadden will be a make or break fantasy pick in 2012.

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.