Patriots beat writer Greg Bedard on WR Brandon Lloyd: "...

Jun 08, 2012

Patriots beat writer Greg Bedard on WR Brandon Lloyd: "Brandon Lloyd did nice work in the red zone with a couple of touchdowns. He just has terrific body control. Really think the sky’s the limit for him in this offense. Of course, not having any TEs around makes Brady look at the WRs more. Those reps certainly can’t hurt."

Fantasy Impact:

There are no fewer than four big mouths to feed in the Patriots' passing game so unless Tom Brady sets a league record for pass attempts, someone isn't going to live up to their lofty expectations. Lloyd certainly has upside, but owners who draft him are betting that Rob Gronkowski, Wes Welker or Aaron Hernandez do not finish at or near their 2011 numbers.

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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.

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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.