2013 is a new season and for Lions WR Nate Burleson, wh...

Jul 01, 2013

2013 is a new season and for Lions WR Nate Burleson, who is way ahead of schedule in his broken leg rehab. He is expected to be ready to roll come Week 1 vs. Minnesota.

"He's a quick healer, man," Lions QB Matt Stafford said of Burleson. "Really from Day 1 of OTAs (he) has come on and looked really good. He couldn't do the quantity as he can now. Now, he's full go all the time and is ready to go.

"He looks great and that's been a big plus for us having him healthy going into this offseason. It helps us keep our stride."

Fantasy Impact:

It's considered good news for a Lions offense which, if healthy, could possess one of the largest collections of offensive weapons in the NFL. Burleson is expected to be the Lions WR3 with Ryan Broyles the WR2. Burleson likely won't get drafted in standard leagues, but is just another WR to monitor once the season gets started. He could be an option in deeper leagues.

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.