Two wideouts are at the top of the list of players who ...

Jun 21, 2012

Two wideouts are at the top of the list of players who enjoyed the best offseason programs. And as the 49ers head into training camp, those two -- Michael Crabtree and Randy Moss -- are atop the depth chart.

Moss declined all interview requests during the 49ers' offseason. Instead, he let others do the talking for him. And, without fail, every teammate and coach had glowing praise for the 14-year veteran. The offseason could not have gone any better for Moss.

Fantasy Impact:

It's certainly tough to trust a 35 year-old WR who flamed out of the league two seasons ago and has a history of giving up on teams/seasons. There are two things working in Moss's favor: 1) HC Jim Harbaugh is a good motivator, and 2) the 49ers enter the 2012 season as a legit Super Bowl contender. He has been going in the 12th round or later, but if the glowing reports continue, his ADP will creep up into the 11th round, or perhaps even earlier. He has burned many a fantasy owner, but he is worth a pick in the later rounds if he stays motivated.

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.