Antonio Gates feeling healthy, producing

Nov 19, 2009

Atonio Gates took off yesterday's practice, his second Wednesday in a row resting and rehabilitating a foot injury suffered Nov. 8 against the New York Giants.

“My approach is just to maintain feeling great,” Gates said of taking yesterday off and perhaps continuing to rest one day every week.

It's working.

His 668 yards rank second on the team to wide receiver Vincent Jackson (732) and second among the league's tight ends to Indianapolis' Dallas Clark (768). Gates' 49 receptions lead the Chargers and are tied for second in the NFL (at his position) to Clark's 64.

“I know he feels as good as he's felt for some time this year,” said quarterback Philip Rivers, who has found Gates to convert 13 third downs this season.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.