49ers Beat: RB Carlos Hyde can keep up this pace

Sep 19, 2017

HC Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch challenged Carlos Hyde in the offseason to come back for training camp in the best shape of his life while waiting to engage him in any talks on a possible contract extension.

Hyde, who is set to be a free agent after the season, responded by reporting to camp under 230 pounds for the first time in his career. It's made him a step faster and allowed him to get skinnier when squeezing through small holes.

Fantasy Impact:

The question remains can Hyde continue to put up consistent numbers. The story said Hyde is the team's top back, after talks of possibly not even making the team out of camp. The hope is the passing game improves which will make the run more effective. And finally, FB Kyle Juszczyk has been opening up holes as a lead blocker.

today

Jaguars TE Evan Engram out for the remainder of the season

J.P. Shadrick

1 hour ago

TE Evan Engram out for the season. Surgery coming on labrum in shoulder.

Related Players: Brenton Strange, Luke Farrell, Josiah Deguara

Fantasy Impact:

Bummer for Engram, who will finish the season as the TE16 with 7.3 half-PPR PPG in nine weeks.

It's unlikely that Strange pops up as a TE streamer through the remainder of the season, with no more byes on the horizon.

yesterday

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:56 PM EST

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown has received final clearance to practice, paving the way for him to play before the regular season ends.

Brown, who is recovering from surgery to repair his SC joint, should have his window opened Friday or Monday. The team will be cautious.

Fantasy Impact:

If Brown were cleared by Week 17, he would be incredibly tough to start in pretty much any sort of fantasy league with Championships on the line. However, he could be an interesting click for Playoff-only leagues if he can ramp up in time.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker misses second straight practice

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

For a second straight day today, Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III didn’t practice due to his calf injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like things should be cleared out for Charbonnet once again in what could be a very close game against the Packers. If Walker misses Week 15, fire Charbs up as a high-end RB2.