Lions don't rule out long-term injury for Calvin Johnson (ankle)

Oct 05, 2014

Moments after Jim Schwartz was carried off the field in Detroit, Lions coach Jim Caldwell said Calvin Johnson has aggravated his sore right ankle and the team has not ruled out the possibility the injury is long term.

"I won't be certain if it's a long-term issue, but he did take a pretty good whack right there on the side of his leg," Caldwell said. "They looked at it, but they'll evaluate him further -- probably tomorrow -- and get a good look at him."

Fantasy Impact:

Johnson will undergo further testing in the coming days, and his status for next week's divisional game in Minnesota against the Vikings has yet to be determined. But the mention of "long term" should get owners' attention. Golden Tate could be targeted as the team's WR1 without Johnson on the field. That would leave Jeremy Ross, Corey Fuller and Ryan Broyles as guy who could see a bump up in snaps and targets.

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.