Though not unexpected, offensive starters and stars San...

Aug 29, 2009

Though not unexpected, offensive starters and stars Santonio Holmes and Willie Parker were among the Steelers who were scratched from tonight's exhibition game with Buffalo due to injuries.

Holmes, with a sore back, and Parker, with a achy hamstring, were earlier deemed by Coach Mike Tomlin as questionable to play tonight after missing the full week of practice. Limas Sweed started at receiver for Holmes, although the game opened with a two-tight-end set, and Rashard Mendenhall started at halfback for Parker.

Also missing were: No. 3 quarterback Dennis Dixon (shoulder), fullback Frank Summers (hamstring), tight end Sean Mchugh (knee), guard Darnell Stapleton (knee) and defensive linemen Nick Eason (calf) and Steve McLendon (elbow).

Jeff Reed (leg) was dressed in case of emergency, but Piotr Czech was expected to handle all duties normally handled by the Steelers' place kicker.

Fantasy Impact:

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.

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.