New York Daily News: RB Derrick Ward was reportedly sch...

Feb 16, 2009

New York Daily News: RB Derrick Ward was reportedly scheduled to
meet with the Giants last week, but his agent said that neither he
nor his client had any plans to be in the New York area. That
doesn't mean they didn't speak by phone, but clearly the
franchising of Jacobs is a blow to Ward, if he wanted to return.
He made it clear he wants a starting job, which can't happen now.
He's also, a source said, looking for upwards of $4 million per
year. It's hard to believe the Giants will give him that much,
especially since the coaches love Ahmad Bradshaw. But, if Ward
checks out the market and can't find what he's looking for, don't
rule out a return at a bargain price.

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.