Russell Gage Fantasy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) remains questionable ahead of Monday night's game against the Saints. The wideout missed practice on Thursday and Friday because of a hamstring ailment and hasn't played since the Week 7 loss to Carolina. However, it appears he's trending in the right direction after logging a full session on Saturday. Gage has certainly fallen short of meeting expectations this season, catching only 29 passes for 231 yards while finding the end zone just once. Considering his official status for Week 13 likely won't be confirmed until Monday, fantasy managers shouldn't view him as a viable option in any format. That said, even if an update comes in before then suggesting he's a lock to play, he still shouldn't be starting.

Dec. 3rd • 4:08 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Friday. Gage has not seen the field since Week 7 but appears to finally be inching towards a return after logging back-to-back limited practices this week. Even if Gage is able to suit up on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints, he will not project as a worthwhile fantasy option with the rest of the Tampa Bay receiving corps healthy.

Dec. 2nd • 9:26 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hip) and wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) are both practicing on Thursday to begin the week. They'll both probably be listed as limited participants, but it's good news nonetheless. Fournette was held out of the Week 12 overtime loss to the Cleveland Browns due to a hip-pointer injury he suffered in Week 10. Rookie Rachaad White led the backfield with 23 touches without Fournette on the field. Even if Fournette returns to face the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, he could take a back seat to White moving forward. Gage hasn't played in a game since Week 7. If he returns this weekend, he'll be fighting for scraps behind Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Julio Jones, making him one to avoid for starting lineups, even in deeper leagues.

Dec. 1st • 12:15 PM