Shaun Draughn figures to play if Carlos Hyde can't

Nov 16, 2015

As the San Francisco 49ers reconvene today following their bye week, a much-followed storyline will surround the health of running back Carlos Hyde.

Hyde has not played since Oct. 22, citing a stress fracture in his left foot. And if Hyde does not play this weekend on the artificial turf of the Seattle Seahawks’ CenturyLink Field, the running back duties figure to again fall on the new guy.

Shaun Draughn, less than a week after being signed off the street by the 49ers, led the rushing attack in their surprising 17-16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Impact:

The 49ers obviously liked what they saw in Draughn enough to part ways with the more-accomplished Pierre Thomas after his one-game audition last week. The team did sign Travaris Cadet as a pass-catching threat and he could cut into Draughn's workload. It will be a tough matchup at Seattle in Week 11.

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.