The New Orleans Times-Picayune said the Saints need to ...

Jul 15, 2013

The New Orleans Times-Picayune said the Saints need to do a much better job of turning RB Darren Sproles loose than they did in 2012.

Just like QB Drew Brees and TE Jimmy Graham, Sproles also fell back down to earth in 2012. He was held to just 244 rushing yards, 667 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

Part of the problem was a broken hand that sidelined Sproles for three games. But the bigger issues were increased attention from opposing defenses and the Saints' overall inefficiency on offense. Sproles might benefit more than anyone if the Saints' offense returns to its usual greatness this season now that coach Sean Payton is back.

Fantasy Impact:

It's a dangerous thought. We rank Sproles 10th on our list of PPR RBs. We project him for 94 catches and 700-plus yards with 7 TDs. His ADP is the fifth round and last year he finished 8th-best in PPR formats, so even in a down year he had value in the right format.

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.