Sammy Watkins expects to play on short week

Nov 09, 2015

He was a bit hobbled making his way up to the postgame lectern after his personal career-best 168-yard receiving day Sunday in the win over Miami. But Sammy Watkins doesn’t see the short turnaround before the team’s Thursday night game against the Jets in New York as a problem.

When asked if he’ll be able to suit up Thursday night after playing with a bum ankle, Watkins answered in the affirmative.

“Most definitely,” Watkins said. “I just got to go through keeping my body hydrated, treat whatever injuries are hurting. I should be fine.”

If Sunday is any indication how he’s capable of playing at less than 100 percent, he should be fine indeed.

Fantasy Impact:

It's going to be a tough matchup against the Jets, but Watkins is coming off a big game. His injury is at least something to keep an eye on, especially to see how the ankle responds coming off Sunday's game.

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.