Clifton Smith and Earnest Graham may form a "Rocket' ba...

Sep 08, 2009

Clifton Smith and Earnest Graham may form a "Rocket' backfield under new offensive coordinator Greg Olson, according to Cadillac Williams.

The Bucs have four tailbacks -- Williams, Derrick Ward, Graham and Smith, who is primarily a kick returner.

But Williams said the Bucs are expected to use a running back by committee approach that could include Graham and Smith in one pairing.

“I think coach Olson kind of just expands the playbook,’’ Williams said. “He’s going to get Peanut more involved in one of those rocket backfields. I think we’re going to be good. We’re still running inside, running the ball, play-action.''

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.