RB Giovani Bernard is the guy the Bengals vetted exhaus...

Jul 02, 2013

RB Giovani Bernard is the guy the Bengals vetted exhaustively at North Carolina before making him the first running back taken at No. 37 in the draft.

They were convinced his speed and versatility fit their needs better than the big backs that went 48 (Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell), 58 (Wisconsin's Montee Ball) and Alabama's Eddie Lacy at No. 61.

After seeing Bernard work for a month in this offense, Bengals RB coach Hue Jackson thinks he can do even more than that as a potential wide receiver in some sets.

Fantasy Impact:

The Bengals rave about Bernard's pass-catching ability and see him as more than a change-of-pace back to BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Green-Ellis will likely still see his share of work and get goal line chances, but Bernard is a guy to watch, especially in PPR leagues. We have him ranked 44th, but with an ADP of the 9th round - which is well ahead of guys around him. So, he's already getting noticed.

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.