Beat: Cardinals WR John Brown is the 'real deal'

Jun 12, 2014

Cardinals WR John Brown is the real deal. Throughout organized team activities and minicamp, quarterback Carson Palmer repeatedly talked about how rookie wide receiver Brown jumped out at him, mainly because of his speed. Brown, who played at Division II Pittsburg State, was considered a head-scratcher when he was selected in the third round by the Cards, but he's proved -- without pads, at least -- that he's capable of being an NFL receiver and returner. Throughout all 16 practices, Brown didn't have his first bad one until this week, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said.

Fantasy Impact:

At best, Brown will compete with speedster Ted Ginn to be the team's WR3. Brown doesn't lack for speed either; he ran a 4.34 40-yard dash at the Combine.

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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.