Bucs RB Doug Martin is expected to battle veteran runni...

Jul 20, 2012

Bucs RB Doug Martin is expected to battle veteran running back LeGarrette Blount for playing time.

Martin who ran for 1,290 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior at Boise State, also is expected to be an upgrade in the passing game at the running back position after showing off his hands while in college. With 715 yards receiving in his career, Martin is confident he can be an effective pass-catcher out of the backfield.

“I don’t have any favorites," said head coach Greg Schiano. "You know I shouldn’t say that. I think Josh (Freeman) is the favorite to be quarterback. Most positions we will dish out the reps in an appropriate manner and then we will see where the chips fall.”

Fantasy Impact:

Schiano can't really say he has a favorite at this point, but it's a safe bet Martin can be a big part of the Bucs offense with his pass-catching abilities alone. And, no one would be surprised if it's Martin who gets a great workload at some point this season. Martin ranks 27th on our PPR RB list, but his ADP is the 4th round. He's getting a lot of hype so don't expect him to last too long in your draft. We'd like the rookie to at least win the starting job before we spend a 4th round pick on him with other proven commodities like Reggie Bush available in that part of the draft.

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Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen both Questionable for Week 12

Scott Bair

33 minutes ago

D'Andre Swift is questionable to play Vikings with a groin injury, though he was limited Thursday and a full participant on Friday.

Keenan Allen is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited on Friday, his first day on the participation report.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze

Fantasy Impact:

Separate reports called Swift "very likely" to play, but this is seemingly a new issue for Allen.

If Keenan were to miss Week 12, it would boost the floor of all pass-catchers, namely Moore, Oduzne, and Cole Kmet. Moore + Odunze would sneak closer to WR2 territory than their low-end WR3 designations they have with a healthy Allen.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco officially Out for Week 12

Matt McMullen

42 minutes ago

Charles Omenihu (knee) and Isiah Pacheco (ankle) won’t play on Sunday, per Coach Reid.

“Just taking it day-by-day,” Reid added.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Fantasy Impact:

It was later reported that Pacheco was "healthy enough" but they're hoping to hold him back one more game with a short week coming up. This makes Hunt a volume-based RB2 in Week 12.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb returns to Friday practice

Joseph Hoyt

1 hour ago

CeeDee Lamb practiced today, per Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s a good sign.

Lamb (back/foot) was limited in a walkthrough on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.

Related Players: Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Brooks, Ryan Flournoy

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously good news for the Cowboys' potential in rolling out an NFL offense in Week 12. The floor is capped for Lamb but we should expect a ton of action funneling his way against the Commanders, which puts him on the WR1/2 fringe.