San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis is active for the team's Week 11 matchup versus the New Orleans Saints.
Vernon Davis active for San Francisco 49ers, fantasy owners on Sunday
The 49ers will not have to suffer the in-game absence of tight end Vernon Davis this week. We break down the fantasy implications.
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This news does not come as much of a surprise in context with Davis’ participation in practice this week, as the fleet-footed tight end got in limited sessions all three days. It’s an encouraging response after Davis left last week’s game due to a concussion and logged just one catch for two yards before his exit.
Fantasy Spin: Although the New Orleans Saints have boasted one of the leagues most improved pass defenses this season, Davis has a plus matchup in a game that could become a shootout. He is a clear mismatch versus Roman Harper and a secondary that will be without impact rookie Kenny Vaccaro.
Davis’ concussion looks to be in the past, and fantasy owners should feel good about plugging the Pro-Bowl tight end in their lineups during a game where the 49ers’ offense will certainly need all hands on deck. Due to the tight end position being one that is devoid of any consistency, Davis makes for a top-five play.
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