Pats RB Dion Lewis gets 22 snaps in first game back

Nov 21, 2016

The New England Patriots took a smart, patient approach to integrate running back Dion Lewis back into the mix in Sunday's 30-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, playing him 22 snaps in his season debut.

"It was like riding a bike," Lewis said of the first game he's played since tearing his left ACL on Nov. 8, 2015. "I've been playing this game for a long time."

Meanwhile, fellow passing back James White played 24, which foreshadows how Lewis' return will slice into White's playing time.

Fantasy Impact:

Lewis finished with five carries for 23 yards, while adding three catches for 26. His ability to make defenders miss was hard to miss, even if he's still not back at pre-injury levels at this point, the story said. In an attempt to get him going right away, the Patriots had him start and targeted him on their first and third passes. As for the snaps, it was just about an even split which could mean Lewis eventually starts to get more than White. Keep in mind, the Pats RB situation isn't always easy to predict, but Lewis sure looks like he's worth hanging on to at least in PPR leagues.

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

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

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

2 hours ago

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.

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo, Nick Bosa, and Dre Greenlaw active for Week 15

Lindsey Pallares

3 hours ago

In Week 15, the red and gold have defensive lineman Nick Bosa and linebacker Dre Greenlaw active and ready for the team's second meeting with their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams.

On the other side of the ball, the 49ers will have rookie running back Isaac Guerendo available against the Rams. He was listed as questionable on Wednesday on account of a foot sprain but was given the green light to play ahead of "Thursday Night Football."

Fantasy Impact:

We do expect Guerendo to handle the majority workload for TNF, but you do have to wonder if he gets the same type of workload he would have, had he avoided the injury report all week. Consider him closer to an RB3 than a locked-in RB2 he otherwise would have been.