Dion Lewis out for year with torn ACL

Nov 09, 2015

The New England Patriots will be without running back Dion Lewis for the rest of the season, as an MRI on Monday revealed he has a torn ACL.

Fantasy Impact:

This is obviously a tough blow for Lewis, the Patriots and his owners. LeGarrette Blount probably picks up half of his carries, but Lewis’s role in the in the passing game is up for grabs. James White filled in during Week 7, but didn’t do much (five touches, 30 yards), and Brandon Bolden was inactive that week with a hamstring injury. In Week 9, White was a healthy scratch while Bolden saw four touches for 39 yards and a touchdown, including 3-27-1 (4) in the passing game. White did play ahead of Bolden in Week 8 (but wasn't impressive). White also has the endorsement of beat writer Mike Reiss, who believes that he is ahead of Bolden on the team's RB depth chart. It's also not out of the question the Pats could bring back Travaris Cadet, who was released in late September.

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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.