Sanchez has PCL sprain, should play next week

Dec 04, 2009

Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez underwent an MRI exam today, and it revealed a sprained patellar cruciate ligament (PCL), according to coach Rex Ryan. He didn't reveal the severity of the sprain but said he's optimistic Sanchez will be ready to face the Bucs in nine days. He stopped short of saying it's a done deal, though.

"We'll see how he progresses," Ryan said.

Sanchez was injured while diving for a first down in Thursday night's 19-13 victory over the Bills, incurring the wrath of his coach, who called him a "knucklehead" for not heeding coaches' pleas to slide. After the game, there was concern about Sanchez among teammates, some thinking he was lost for the season.

Ryan seemed confident the entire time, saying he didn't expect it to be serious. But he didn't know for sure until the MRI.

"It was encouraging news," Ryan said.

Fantasy Impact:

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.