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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin), and Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) are three key players listed on injury reports ahead of their Week 12 games. Well, Allen isn't exactly "key" to fantasy football this year, but he could be.
Either way, it's always important to stay updated on injuries to your players, especially those who can make a big difference if they start for you. You also don't want to be caught off guard if one is in your lineups and ends up not playing.
So will Evans, Swift, and Allen play in their games on Sunday?
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Is Mike Evans Playing In Week 12?
The general consensus with Evans is that he's expected to play, but Bucs head coach Todd Bowles was somewhat cryptic in speaking about the star 31-year-old wideout. He said he would use him "as long as he's healthy and fresh". Fantasy managers would like to know how healthy and fresh he is, Todd.
Bucs HC Todd Bowles on how much his team will use Mike Evans’ in his return Sunday vs. the Giants after he had missed the past three games due to a hamstring injury: “We’ll play him as long as he’s healthy and fresh. If he needs to be in there, he’ll be in there, but we’ll get… pic.twitter.com/WST8SmGKZP
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 22, 2024
He's listed as "Questionable" on Tampa Bay's injury report for now. He practiced in a limited fashion on Wednesday, logged a full practice on Thursday, but was downgraded to limited again on Friday. That's not a good sign. Things may be trending in the wrong direction. Be sure to stay updated on this one.
Is D'Andre Swift Playing In Week 12?
Well, he said he will, so we're inclined to believe him. It remains to be seen how much work he'll get, but expect him to take the field on Sunday. He's currently dealing with a groin issue.
#Bears RB D’Andre Swift, who has a groin injury, tells me there’s no question he’ll play Sunday.
— Patrick Finley (@patrickfinley) November 22, 2024
He picked up the injury in Week 11. If he plans to play just a week after, it must be a minor issue. His backup, Roschon Johnson, could take an elevated number of snaps, which would at least slightly dent Swift's fantasy value. But he should play!
Is Keenan Allen Playing In Week 12?
Allen rolled his ankle in practice on Friday. He's listed as "questionable" to play on Sunday, according to Chicago's injury report.
A look at the #Bears injury report for Sunday’s game against the #Vikings.
RB D’Andre Swift seems in line to play.
WR Keenan Allen a late injury add on Friday and is Questionable. pic.twitter.com/mU7fmlbP2a
— The Purple Persuasion (@TPPSkol) November 22, 2024
The Bears are reportedly hopeful that he'll play, but there's been nothing definitive yet. We're hopeful you don't have to start him in any of your leagues, as he's had a rough season of plenty of injuries and... not plenty of production.
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