Bucs WR Mike Evans closing in on 1,000-yard season

Dec 26, 2014

Barring an early injury, Buccaneers WR Mike Evans likely will gain the three yards he needs to become the second Buccaneers rookie to reach the 1,000-yard receiving plateau.

"I've grown a lot," Evans said. "I can read coverages better. Early on, I knew the offense well, but not as well as when I was in a couple of games and then, I started playing fast. Now I know cornerback tendencies and things like that, so next year, it's going to be a lot of fun."

Fantasy Impact:

Not only is Evans closing in on 1,000 yards, but he's also tied for 4th in receiving touchdowns (11), making him the #12 WR in standard formats and #14 in PPR leagues.

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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.