Eagles running back Dion Lewis seems to have the edge a...

Aug 03, 2012

Eagles running back Dion Lewis seems to have the edge as backup running back to LeSean McCoy. Lewis took some first team reps as well as second team reps on Thursday, Aug. 2, at Eagles training camp

Lewis saw limited action last season as the backup to McCoy, sharing time with Ronnie Brown. Rookie seventh round pick Bryce Brown could eventually be in the mix for work, but for now seems etched into the Eagles RB3 role.

Fantasy Impact:

The team claims to want to cut into McCoy's workload, and Lewis getting first team chances in camp may certainly be a sign they are sticking to that. However, both Lewis and Brown have a lot to prove, and neither looked really good in pass protection drills. That should mean McCoy still gets third down, passing situation snaps, given he is an excellent blocker and receiver.

today

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.