Saints tailback Darren Sproles practiced Wednesday. He is questionable for Sunday's game against San Francisco.Fantasy Spin:Sproles was a late scratch last weekend, but they will need him when facing the formidable 49ers' defense. Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram and Chris Ivory will handle the running back position if Sproles is inactive.
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