News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy says he's prepared to hand off a portion of the rushing workload this season, but it's not entirely because he's unselfish. McCoy told the media Thursday that Chip Kelly's offense is so labor intensive that one running back couldn't possibly handle every snap. Kelly is expected to utilize a hurry-up, no-huddle offense that will run the ball frequently, which means there will be a glut of carries to go around. "This is an offense where it's not a debate, 'I can do it myself,'" McCoy said. "For one, you are going to do more plays than any other offense. Two, the amount of hits. You’re running so much. If you’re faking it, or running it, pass or not, you’re constantly going. I think any back, no matter how great of shape he’s in, is going to need some extra help. You’re running so much, it’s like a freaking track meet. It’s like a relay. You need extra guys. ... We’re doubling the reps, we’re getting it fast-paced so it’s kind of beaten into your head, going over and over again. It’s one of those things you kind of learn on the run. Just in three days I feel like I have the majority of the offense down."
Analysis: Sounds like McCoy could be the lead dog with Bryce Brown and Chris Polk also raking in some touches. In four years at Oregon, Chip Kelly's offenses ran the ball way more than passed it. Just last year the offense averaged 28.7 pass attempts vs. 52.7 rush attempts. There's optimism McCoy could have very good results. Better yet, McCoy's good-but-not-great 2012 should nudge his draft stock down a round, making him someone to take in Round 2 (maybe even late Round 2) instead of Round 1 where he's gone in the past. Pairing him with Bryce Brown in Round 9 is a very smart idea.
News: Comcast Sportsnet reports new Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur will use LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown, saying both will get plenty of work. "I think it's important that you use more than one running back," Shurmur said. "It’s a long season, and a guy can run out of gas quickly. If you have guys who are different, you can use them in different ways, and you try to play to their strengths. I think that’s important. I've always believed there’s a place on the roster for two good running backs. You have your starter, but the other guy needs to play so they can all get through the season."
Analysis: In four years at Oregon, Chip Kelly's offenses ran the ball way more than passed it. Just last year the offense averaged 28.7 pass attempts vs. 52.7 rush attempts. If that holds true then there's nothing to really worry about here as both backs will get a lot of work. McCoy had a down season, missing four games due to injury but still produced on a consistent basis for Fantasy purposes (1,213 total yards and five total touchdowns). Brown only saw relevant playing time when McCoy was out and had some amazing games and some horrid ones (he totaled 620 yards and four touchdowns). Talent typically wins out when it comes to workload and the hunch here is that McCoy will still own plenty of carries and be an effective Fantasy running back worth a pick between 8th and 14th overall in drafts. Brown works as either a handcuff for McCoy or as a speculative reserve rusher for other owners in Rounds 8 through 10.
News: Chip Kelly is the Eagles' new head coach, and based on his track record at Oregon, LeSean McCoy might be expected to dominate the stat sheet. The leading ball carrier in each of Kelly's four years with the Ducks has posted at least 247 touches (mostly carries) and the resulting production has been off the charts: All four have had at least 1,700 total yards with two getting to 2,000 total yards, all in 13 or 14 games. All four had at least 14 total touchdowns as well. McCoy battled through a concussion last season, finishing with an uncharacteristic 840 rush yards on 200 carries with two rushing touchdowns. Kelly runs a no-huddle spread offense that has dominated most of the defenses he's taken on.
Analysis: While no one should expect McCoy to put up numbers like Kelly's running backs had in college (because it's the pros and not college), at least you know that he'll be utilized quite a bit with potential to put up stats closer to what he had in 2011. McCoy remains a Top 15 selection on Draft Day worth a pick anywhere from the back-half of Round 1 to the early parts of Round 2.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy touched the ball just 15 times during a 42-7 loss Week 17 at N.Y. Giants, but he still surpassed 100 total yards. McCoy finished with 45 rushing yards on 10 carries and added a team-high 61 receiving yards on five catches. His longest rush went 14 yards and his longest catch went 36 yards. McCoy finished the season with 840 rushing yards, 373 receiving yards and five touchdowns (two rushing).
Analysis: McCoy finished with less than 1,000 rushing yards for the first time as a starter, but that had a lot to do with him missing four games with a concussion. Had McCoy been healthy, then his numbers likely would have been closer to what he had accomplished in previous seasons as a starter. Another huge disappointment for McCoy was his touchdown total. He finished with just two rushing touchdowns after having a career-high 17 in 2011. It was a pretty bad season for the Eagles and it shows in McCoy's numbers. The Eagles are likely to make a coaching change, which might not be good news for McCoy since he thrived in Andy Reid's offense. Still, McCoy can be a featured back in any offense, so the concern there could be minimal. Bryce Brown will be pushing McCoy for reps next season, but the Eagles have a lot of money invested in McCoy and it's not like he is over the hill. He should still be considered a Top 10 Fantasy running back next season, worth an early-round Fantasy pick in all formats.
News: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy, who missed the previous four games with a concussion, returned to action Sunday of Week 16 in a loss to Washington. McCoy appeared to not miss a beat and clearly was the lead runner over Bryce Brown. The two were expected to split carries, but McCoy got 13 where Brown saw just four. McCoy rushed for 45 yards but did his damage through the air with a team-high nine catches for 77 yards. He was targeted 11 times and did not score in the game.
Analysis: McCoy was back in action Sunday for the first time since Week 11 at Washington. He struggled in that first game against the Redskins before getting injured, and once again did not have a huge ground performance against Washington, though he did fine catching the football. McCoy probably wasn't 100 percent for the game, but he did display some speed and the ability to make big cuts. He should be even better in the regular-season finale Week 17 against the Giants. McCoy rushed for 123 yards in the Week 4 game against New York so we'd start him in plenty of Fantasy formats for Week 17.
News: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy will return to action Sunday against Washington Week 16 as he is probable and getting the start in the game. McCoy, who has missed the last four games with a concussion, practiced in full all week and should be a full go for the game. He is starting, but will rotate with rookie Bryce Brown, according to coach Andy Reid. Running backs average 82.4 rushing yards and 16 Fantasy points per week against Washington, which is tied for the 12th lowest average in the league. The Redskins have given up 12 touchdowns (nine rushing) to running backs on the season, including three rushing scores in the last two games.
Analysis: McCoy is back for Philadelphia but it does come with some uncertainty. Brown will get plenty of touches and that might limit what McCoy will be able to put together for Fantasy owners. While Brown has struggled the last two games and has had his fumbling issues, he has still been an explosive runner and has game-changing abilities. Perhaps the Eagles feel they will be a more dynamic team by using both running backs. It seems, however, McCoy will still be the lead back and the best Eagles running back to start in Fantasy. Just temper expectations since he won't be the must-start Fantasy option he was prior to getting hurt heading into Week 16.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, who has missed the last four games with a concussion, practiced in full all week and is listed as probable for Sunday's contest at home against the Redskins in Week 16. He is expected to start, but will rotate with rookie Bryce Brown, according to head coach Andy Reid earlier in the week. Running backs average 82.4 rushing yards and 16 Fantasy points per week against Washington, which is tied for the 12th lowest average in the league. Running backs have totaled 12 touchdowns (nine rushing) against Washington, including three rushing scores in the last two games
Analysis: While it's good to hear McCoy is finally returning to the lineup Sunday, you can't really be surprised by the news he will share backfield reps with Brown. While Brown has struggled the last two games and has had his fumbling issues, he has still been an explosive runner and has game-changing abilities. Perhaps the Eagles feel they will be a more dynamic team by using both running backs. It seems, however, McCoy will still be the lead back and the best Eagles running back to start in Fantasy. Just temper expectations since he won't be the must-start Fantasy option he was prior to getting hurt heading into Week 16.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday running back LeSean McCoy, who has missed the last four games with a concussion, will start Week 16 vs. Washington, but he will rotate with rookie Bryce Brown. "I'll keep a close eye on McCoy," Reid said. "It won't be a normal workload like you'd see." Running backs average 82.4 rushing yards and 16 Fantasy points per week against Washington, which is tied for the 12th lowest average in the league. Running backs have totaled 12 touchdowns (nine rushing) against Washington, including three rushing scores in the last two games.
Analysis: While it's good to hear McCoy is finally returning to the lineup Sunday, you can't really be surprised by the news he will share backfield reps with Brown. While Brown has struggled the last two games and has had his fumbling issues, he has still been an explosive runner and has game-changing abilities. Perhaps the Eagles feel they will be a more dynamic team by using both running backs. It seems, however, McCoy will still be the lead back and the best Eagles running back to start in Fantasy. Just temper expectations since he won't be the must-start Fantasy option he was prior to getting hurt.
News:The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Eagles coach Andy Reid said on his radio show Monday running back LeSean McCoy has a chance to play Week 16 vs. Washington. Reid said McCoy has been cleared by doctors. “There’s a chance he ends up playing for us this week,” Reid said on 610 (WIP-AM). “We’ll see how it goes with practices this week. He practiced today and did well.”
Analysis: It's going to be interesting to see what happens once McCoy returns. Rookie Bryce Brown has struggled his last two games and he continues to have fumbling issues. Reid said he won't bench Brown because of his fumbling issues, but it's not like McCoy was struggling prior to getting hurt. The Eagles will probably find a way to use both players and that does cut into McCoy's Fantasy appeal. Still, if he returns Sunday, then you have to consider starting him because he still might get enough work to help your Fantasy team.
News: Despite being cleared by the team earlier this week, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) has yet to pass an independent neurology exam, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The remaining procedure would allow McCoy to return to game action for the first time since sustaining a concussion in Week 11. He has missed the past four games as a result of the issue, including Thursday's outing against Cincinnati.
Analysis: McCoy was able to participate in limited, non-contact drills last Tuesday as his return from the concussion has been an arduous process. If he can take the field during the remaining two games of the season, Eagles coach Andy Reid said McCoy would be shuffled into the rotation for carries despite Bryce Brown's emergence. Fantasy owners should keep McCoy reserved in all formats for now with the possibility he can return.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was officially ruled inactive for Thursday night's contest against the Bengals in Week 15 as he continues to recover from a concussion. He has now missed four consecutive games as a result. Bryce Brown will take over in his absence.
Analysis: McCoy was back in practice earlier this week and is likely working on getting back into game shape. At this point, he is still waiting on him to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can have a chance to play at all this season. He has two games remaining to get back on the field, so we'll continue to monitor his progress moving forward. Fantasy owners should to keep McCoy on your bench for another week heading into Week 16.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was listed as out for Week 15 vs. Cincinnati. He will miss a fourth straight game due to a concussion. Bryce Brown will draw another start in his absence.
Analysis: McCoy returned to practice Tuesday, but he was limited to non-contact drills. He still needs to be cleared by an independent neurologist, but McCoy is getting closer to a return. It appears as though he might be back Week 16. Fantasy owners need to keep McCoy on your bench for another week.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) is likely to sit out again Week 15 vs. Cincinnati. Coach Andy Reid indicated Tuesday McCoy wouldn't play Thursday, but trainer Rick Burkholder said McCoy hasn't yet been listed as out. Burkholder said McCoy, who is in the final stage of his recovery, was limited in practice Tuesday, but it will be non-contact work. Burkholder is hopeful McCoy will visit with an independent neurologist Wednesday. Bryce Brown is expected to make a fourth straight start Thursday at running back for the Eagles.
Analysis: While McCoy has passed his concussion test, he still needs to be seen by an independent neurologist before being cleared to return. It seems, however, he does have a chance to return before the end of the season, so Fantasy owners should continue to hold onto McCoy in hopes he still might have some value in the final weeks. It just seems he won't be available to start in Week 15.
News: The Eagles announced Monday running back LeSean McCoy passed his concussion test and might return to practice Tuesday. However, CSN Philadelphia reports McCoy hasn't been seen by an independent neurologist. He can practice without seeing an independent neurologist if it's non-contact. McCoy has missed the last three games with a concussion. Although the Eagles didn't officially practice Monday, McCoy would have been listed as a non-participant as the team prepares for Week 15 vs. Cincinnati (Thursday).
Analysis: The Eagles have been patient with McCoy since rookie Bryce Brown had performed well in his absence. However, Brown struggled Sunday against the Bucs, so it might finally be time for Philadelphia to bring McCoy back into the mix. The Eagles have a short turnaround Week 15, so there is still a chance McCoy sits out another game. Even when he returns, McCoy might lose playing reps to Brown. Fantasy owners should continue to keep tabs on McCoy's progress. He might be worth starting in Fantasy if he returns Thursday.
News: Eagles quarterback Michael Vick and running back LeSean McCoy (concussions) were both ruled out for Week 14 at Tampa Bay as both players have yet to pass league-mandatory concussions tests. Vick will miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday as Nick Foles has taken over as the team's starter, while McCoy will be sidelined for the third straight outing as Bryce Brown has assumed his starting role. "Both of those guys are doing activity at an extremely high level," trainer Rick Burkholder told the Philadelphia Inquirer on Friday.
Analysis: McCoy is still experiencing symptoms of the concussion he sustained in Week 11 and was sent to Pittsburgh earlier this week for further evaluation. He still needs to pass the ImPACT test before advancing to Phase 5 of his recovery, which would include clearance to return to contact in practice. But at this point, it seems unlikely he will be ready for Week 15 and Fantasy owners should continue to rely on other options over McCoy.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday running back LeSean McCoy was held out of practice because he hasn't passed his concussion test. Reid hasn't ruled out McCoy returning this season, but added he still has to recover from his concussion. Reid added McCoy still having concussion symptoms. Bryce Brown has replaced McCoy the last two games, totaling 347 yards and four touchdowns. However, he has fumbled four times, losing three.
Analysis: It doesn't look very promising for McCoy to return Week 14, so Fantasy owners should plan on using a healthier alternative. Reid has said the last few weeks he wants to get some younger players more playing time down the stretch. The Eagles can afford to be patient with McCoy since Brown has performed well in his absence. Don't drop McCoy in Fantasy because it sounds as though he has a chance to play again this season, but keep him reserved until further notice.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid told reporters Monday running back LeSean McCoy, who has missed the last two games with a concussion, is in Phase 3 of his recovery. Bryce Brown has replaced McCoy the last two games, totaling 347 yards and four touchdowns. However, he has fumbled four times, losing three.
Analysis: While Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has lost his starting job due to injury, it's hard to imagine McCoy suffering the same fate, even though Brown has been outstanding. Surely, the Eagles will find a way to use both players upon McCoy's return. Though, Brown's emergence has likely hurt McCoy's Fantasy appeal since he could see reduced touches once healthy. If McCoy returns Week 14 at Tampa Bay, then he would remain a viable Fantasy start. But it probably wouldn't hurt to temper expectations from where they were prior to McCoy getting hurt.
News: As expected, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was officially ruled inactive for Sunday night's contest against the Cowboys in Week 13 as he continues to recover from a concussion he sustained in Week 11. McCoy was unable to practice throughout the past week as he reportedly remains in Stage 1 of his recovery program. Team trainer Rick Burkholder told reporters earlier in the week that McCoy's concussion symptoms are "down to almost nothing."
Analysis: With Bryce Brown emerging as a capable option in the backfield for the Eagles, McCoy was not expected to rush his recovery from a serious head injury. That was affirmed with the announcement he will miss his second straight game because of the issue. It's unclear when McCoy will be able to return, so we'll continue to monitor his progress moving forward. Fantasy owners should keep McCoy parked on the bench in all formats for Week 13, while Brown is considered a viable replacement.
News: As expected, Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy was ruled out for Week 13 at Dallas as he continues to recover from a concussion he sustained in Week 11. McCoy was unable to practice throughout the past week as he reportedly remains in Stage 1 of his recovery program. However, team trainer Rick Burkholder said Friday that McCoy's concussion symptoms are "down to almost nothing."
Analysis: With Bryce Brown emerging as a capable option in the backfield for the Eagles, McCoy was not expected to rush his recovery from a serious head injury. That was affirmed with the announcement he will miss his second straight game because of the issue. It's unclear when McCoy will be able to return, but his teammate Michael Vick will miss his third straight game Sunday with a concussion. Fantasy owners should keep McCoy parked on the bench in all formats for Week 13, while Brown is considered a viable replacement.
News: CSN Philadelphia reports Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder said Thursday running back LeSean McCoy remains in Stage 1 of his concussion recovery. McCoy didn't practice Thursday and isn't expected to play Week 13 at Dallas. Bryce Brown is expected to make a second straight start in McCoy's absence.
Analysis: The Eagles can afford to be patient with McCoy because Brown performed pretty well Week 12 against the Panthers. It's just unfortunate Fantasy owners won't have one of their best players available in a crucial time of the season. Continue to keep McCoy out of active Fantasy lineups until further notice.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, who sat out Week 12 with a concussion, did not return to practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 13 at Dallas.
Analysis: Coach Andy Reid has already said McCoy is unlikely to play Week 13, so we expect Bryce Brown to be starting Sunday. Brown started in McCoy's absence Monday against the Panthers, rushing for 178 yards and two touchdowns, so the Eagles can afford to be patient with McCoy. Plan to use a healthier alternative until told otherwise.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Tuesday running back LeSean McCoy, who sat out Week 12 vs. Carolina because of a concussion, remains in Phase 1 of his recovery. Reid added McCoy is unlikely to play this week. Bryce Brown started in McCoy's absence Monday, rushing for 178 yards and two touchdowns. He also lost two fumbles. Philadelphia is at Dallas Week 13.
Analysis: It sounds as though the Eagles are being as cautious with McCoy as they have been with quarterback Michael Vick, who has missed two games with a concussion. McCoy could be ready to play as soon as he passes his concussion test, but there is no word yet on when that might happen. Also, Brown played pretty well Week 12, so the Eagles can afford to be patient with McCoy. If McCoy plays Week 13, then he is a viable Fantasy start. But Fantasy owners might want to take on flier on Brown just in case.
News: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy is inactive for the Week 12 game against Carolina on Monday night. This comes as no surprise as McCoy was ruled out earlier in the week on Saturday due to his concussion-related symptoms. McCoy was still dealing with headaches as of Sunday and was not yet ready to exercise. His status going forward is surely in doubt but he's definitely not playing in the Monday night game. Bryce Brown is expected to start for Philadelphia and Dion Lewis will also see touches.
Analysis: McCoy seems far off from a full recovery at this point and is certainly behind Michael Vick in his recovery. While Vick is saying he's not feeling any lingering symptoms of his concussion, McCoy is still complaining of headaches. McCoy, who entered Week 12 ranked 10th in the league with 750 rushing yards this season, will hope to return Week 13 at Dallas, but it doesn't sound like that will happen, either. Brown is a decent replacement in most Fantasy formats and owners in all leagues should have McCoy stashed for his eventual return.
News: The Delaware News Journal reports Saturday that Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has been ruled out for the Week 12 Monday night game against Carolina due to his concussion. McCoy is still dealing with headaches and continues to be tired. He remains in Phase 1 and is not yet ready to exercise. Bryce Brown will start for the Eagles. Dion Lewis will also see time.
Analysis: McCoy got an extra day to rest with the game being Monday but by Saturday it was obvious he wouldn't be able to play. McCoy, who ranks 10th in the league with 750 rushing yards this season, will join quarterback Michael Vick on the sideline Monday night. Fantasy owners should grab Brown in his place as Carolina is permitting an average of 18.6 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season, while keeping McCoy reserved in all formats at this point.
News: As expected, Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) was absent from Friday's practice as the team prepares for Week 12 against Carolina on Monday night. McCoy also missed practice Thursday as he remains in the first stage of his recovery from a concussion. Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Morhinweg told reporters Friday the team is planning to use Bryce Brown as the starter against the Panthers.
Analysis: Monday's game gives McCoy an additional day to rest, but the Eagles -- nor the NFL -- will allow him to rush a return from a serious head injury. McCoy, who ranks 10th in the league with 750 rushing yards this season, will likely join quarterback Michael Vick on the sideline Monday night. Fantasy owners should grab Brown in his place as Carolina is permitting an average of 18.6 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season, while keeping McCoy reserved in all formats at this point.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said running back LeSean McCoy was held out of practice Wednesday because of a concussion. Reid added McCoy still has a headache and remains in Stage 1 of his recovery. Reid said Bryce Brown, who worked with the first-team offense Wednesday, would get the start Week 12 vs. Carolina if McCoy is out. Reid added Dion Lewis would be in the mix for carries as well.
Analysis: You can't be surprised by this news. With the way the NFL is handling concussions these days, it looks as though McCoy is likely to sit out at least one game. If his outlook improves, then we will let you know. But plan to start a healthier alternative. Adding Brown as a Week 12 replacement is a viable option.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday running back LeSean McCoy, who was carted off the field Week 11 at Washington, is day to day with a slight concussion. Reid added McCoy has a little headache and remains in Stage 1 with his concussion. If McCoy is unable to play Week 12 vs. Carolina, then Bryce Brown will likely start in his absence.
Analysis: The Eagles are fortunate enough their next game won't be until next Monday, which gives McCoy extra time to recover. However, you know the NFL has taken a cautious approach these days with concussions, so we have to expect a good chance McCoy misses at least one game. Only time will tell. He has to go through the NFL protocol for concussions before being cleared to return. Fantasy owners might want to take a flier on Brown this week in case McCoy is sidelined.
News: In a game that was already well out of hand in Washington's favor, Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy was hit hard in the helmet and left the game with an injury. McCoy took a knee to the helmet and remained down on the field for several minutes before leaving on a cart after the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter. McCoy finished with 45 rushing yards on 15 carries in the game. He also led the Eagles with six catches and 67 receiving yards but did not score. McCoy was tested after the game and did suffer a concussion.
Analysis: McCoy has been kept under 100 yards in consecutive games but has been an excellent Fantasy option all season. He only has two rushing touchdowns but McCoy consistently tops 100 all-purpose yards and has three receiving TDs. McCoy suffered a concussion and will now need to be evaluated and will have to pass a test before he's allowed to play Week 12 against Carolina. If healthy McCoy will obviously be a solid start in all Fantasy formats. That might be a big if at this point, though.
News: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy heads into Week 11 at Washington looking to continue to inflict damage on the Redskins' franchise. McCoy rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown in the last meeting against Washington and has 407 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns in his last three games against the Redskins. Michael Vick is likely out for Philadelphia this week with Nick Foles expected to start at quarterback.
Analysis: Due to the quarterback situation for Week 11 for the Eagles, the team could rely on McCoy a little more heavily. That said, Washington has been terrible this season against the pass but much tougher at stopping the run. McCoy rushed for 82 yards and did not score last week and his last rushing touchdown came back in Week 8. That said, he already has three 100-yard games this year and remains a viable Fantasy start pretty much on a weekly basis. McCoy should remain active in all formats for Week 11 in Washington.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was fairly productive in Week 10 against the Cowboys. McCoy totaled 102 total yards in the 38-23 defeat, but was unable to get into the end zone. He did most of his damage on the ground as he racked up 82 yards on 16 carries and had a long of 23 yards. However, coach Andy Reid angered many Fantasy owners when he gave Stanley Havili a carry on the goal line in the fourth quarter. McCoy also hauled in four receptions for 20 yards and averaged 5.1 yards each time he touched the ball.
Analysis: McCoy played well against the Cowboys as he was once again a factor in the running and receiving game. However, he was the victim of Reid's whacky play-calling at the goal line once again as the Eagles decided to give Havili a carry in the red zone instead of McCoy. Still, the 25-year-old has now totaled over 100 yards from scrimmage in each of his last two games and continues to see plenty of touches each week. That trend should continue next week when Philadelphia travels to Washington to take on the Redskins. Despite Reid's unconventional play calling in the red zone, McCoy should remain active in all formats next week.
News: As expected, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was ruled active for Week 10 against the Cowboys, despite missing two days of practice with flu-like symptoms. McCoy did practice in a limited fashion Friday and was listed on the team's injury report as probable. Dallas is allowing an average of 107 yards rushing yards per game.
Analysis: McCoy registered his second 100-yard rushing performance of the season last week at New Orleans and hopefully will be able to keep things rolling against the Cowboys. The 25-year-old is on pace to finish with over 1,000 yards rushing for the second straight season and he remains one of the more productive pass-catching backs in the league. McCoy has scored four times over his last four games and should remain active in all Fantasy formats for Week 10. Dallas is yielding an average of 15.6 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy returned to practice on a limited basis Friday after missing the previous two days with flu-like symptoms. McCoy said he still felt a little weak and still has a cough, but is expected to play during Week 10 against Dallas. "He’s getting there," coach Andy Reid told The Philadelphia Inquirer. "He looked pretty good today, actually. Looked OK. Still easing him back in." McCoy was listed as probable on the team's injury report as he faces a Cowboys team that is allowing 107 rushing yards per game.
Analysis: McCoy is coming off his second 100-yard rushing effort of the season Week 9 at New Orleans, an encouraging sign that he could be past the struggles he showed on the ground in October. Still, the 25-year-old is on pace to register his second straight season with more than 1,000 rushing yards and he remains one of the more productive pass-catching backs in the league. McCoy has scored four times over his last four games and should remain active in all Fantasy formats for Week 10. Dallas is yielding an average of 15.6 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was sidelined for a second straight day Thursday because of an illness as the team prepares for Week 10 vs. Dallas. However, coach Andy Reid said McCoy will return to practice Friday. McCoy has had some recent success against the NFC East foe. He has rushed for more than 100 yards in two of the past three meetings, racking up 185 yards on the ground and two scores the last time the clubs met in Philadelphia. Dallas enters the contest allowing an average of 107 yards rushing per contest. The Cowboys have surrendered seven scores on the ground, while yielding an average of 15.6 points per week to running backs.
Analysis: It's not comforting to see McCoy miss another day of practice, but he is battling an illness not an injury, so no need to hit the panic button yet. He is well-acquainted with the Eagles' offense, so even if he doesn't practice this week, it's not a major concern. McCoy is coming off his second 100-yard rushing effort of the season Week 9 at New Orleans. The 25-year-old is on pace to register his second straight season with more than 1,000 rushing yards and remains one of the more productive pass catching backs in the league. McCoy has scored four times over his last four games and should remain active in all formats this week.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was held out of practice Wednesday because of an illness in preparation for Philadelphia's Week 10 matchup against Dallas. McCoy, who is expected to be fine for Sunday's contest, has had some recent success against the division rival. He has rushed for over 100 yards in two of the team's past three meetings and racked up 185 yards on the ground and two scores the last time the clubs met in Philadelphia. Dallas enters the contest allowing an average of 107 yards rushing per contest. The Cowboys have surrendered seven scores on the ground while yielding an average of 15.6 points to opposing RBs.
Analysis: It doesn't sound as though McCoy is dealing with any situation that will sideline him Week 10, so there is no need to panic. However, Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward just to be on the safe side. McCoy is coming off his second 100-yard rushing effort of the season Week 9 at New Orleans, which was the first time he was able to get something down on the ground over the past few weeks. Still, the 25-year-old is on pace to register his second straight season with over 1,000 rushing yards and he remains one of the more productive pass catching backs in the league. McCoy has scored four times over his last four games and should remain active in all formats this week.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy had little trouble carving up the Saints in Week 9. He gained 119 yards on 19 carries and also caught two passes for 14 yards in the 28-13 loss. McCoy gained most of his yards in the first half (101) but Philadelphia was forced to throw a ton after halftime due to the score. He had a long run of 34 and averaged 6.3 yards per carry. McCoy led Philadelphia in rushing in the defeat.
Analysis: McCoy posted his third 100-yard rushing performance of the season Monday night and probably should have seen more carries with the way he was finding holes in the Saints' defense. While he had his three-game touchdown streak snapped, the 24-year-old still had a productive performance for owners and looks well on his way for rushing for over 1,000 yards for the third straight campaign. McCoy has become a must-start option in Fantasy no matter the opponent so consider him as such heading into Week 10 against the Cowboys. McCoy ran for 220 yards and two touchdowns in two games against the division foe a year ago.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has scored four total touchdowns over the last three games and will look to find the end zone again in Week 9 against the Saints. He has also scored in three straight. New Orleans ranks 31st in the league in run defense, giving up over 170 yards per contest, and has surrendered an average of 26.4 Fantasy points to opposing running backs, which is worst in the NFL.
Analysis: McCoy has been finding the end zone through the air of late and is tied for the team lead with his three touchdown grabs thus far. Despite not cracking the century mark on the ground since Week 3, the 24-year-old is the eighth-most productive running back in Fantasy, in terms of points, in standard leagues. The Saints have allowed nine total touchdowns to running backs thus far and continue to boast one of the worst defenses in the league so be sure to have McCoy active in all formats for Week 9.
News: Even against a defense that entered the game ranked 28th against the run, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy wasn't able to get much going on the ground Week 8 against the Falcons, continuing a string of mediocre performances that began Week 5 at Pittsburgh. His 16 rushes for 45 yards give him 46 for 120 (2.6 average) over his last three games. McCoy was at least a factor in the red zone in Week 8, contributing multiple touchdowns for the first time this season. His first came on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. His second came on a 7-yard pass in the fourth. He finished with three catches for 22 yards. They were his only three targets on the day.
Analysis: Some injuries along the Eagles offensive line have contributed to McCoy's struggles over the last few weeks. Still, you'd think he'd be able to take advantage of a favorable matchup like this one. The Eagles were playing from behind much of the game, so perhaps McCoy was just a few opportunities short of breaking a long one. After all, he did have 20-plus carries in three of his first four games, when all was right with him. Still, as the offense stands now, the Eagles figure to be playing from behind an awful lot, so he'll have to learn to make do with fewer characters. McCoy is still a dual threat with a penchant for scoring touchdowns, which is why you wouldn't consider sitting him in Fantasy, but you're hoping he contributes more yardage when he gets another favorable matchup Week 9 at New Orleans.
News: The Eagles' banged-up offensive line has made things tough for running back LeSean McCoy, who has totaled 75 yards on 30 carries in his last two games. Those games came against the Steelers and Lions, though, who rank ninth and 16th against the run, respectively. In Week 8, he'll be facing a Falcons defense that ranks 28th against the run, allowing 143.8 yards per game and a whopping 5.2 yards per carry, second-most in the league. McCoy had 95 rushing yards and two touchdowns when he faced the Falcons last season.
Analysis: For all the rushing yards the Falcons have allowed, they've allowed just five rushing touchdowns to running backs, so McCoy isn't guaranteed to have a monster game. Still, he won't get a matchup much better than this one this season. Though McCoy's numbers have been a little underwhelming, he has scored double-digit Fantasy points (standard scoring) in every week but one. Now certainly isn't the time to get cute with him.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy recorded at least one touchdown for the ninth time in the last 10 home games Week 6 vs. Detroit. McCoy, who has 12 touchdowns (nine rushing) in that span, scored on a 2-yard reception Sunday. Outside of the touchdown, McCoy struggled to put yards on the board. He averaged just 1.6 yards per carry, finishing with 22 yards on 14 carries. He also had a team-high seven receptions, but McCoy finished with just 26 yards.
Analysis: McCoy gave us a scare when he went down in the third quarter with an apparent ankle injury. But he missed just a few plays and was able to finish out the game. McCoy has missed some games in his NFL career, but he has been a pretty durable back. He is also a featured player on offense for Philadelphia and a must-start Fantasy option. Unfortunately, the Eagles don't play again until Week 8 vs. Atlanta, so Fantasy owners need to find an alternative option Week 7.
News: Fantasy owners can breathe a sigh of relief. After missing a few plays in the third quarter with an apparent left ankle injury, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy returned to the game Week 6 vs. Detroit.
Analysis: It's great to see McCoy shake off the injury since it looked pretty bad initially. After being stopped for a 2-yard loss, McCoy was immediately writhing on the ground in pain and grabbing his leg. He threw his helmet off and was immediately attended to by trainers. They were working on his left ankle on the trainer's table. McCoy does appear on the injury report from time to time, but for as much as he is involved on offense, he is a pretty durable player. If he were to miss any time in the future, Bryce Brown would likely replace him in the starting lineup. But it looks like McCoy dodged a bullet this time.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy suffered an apparent left ankle injury in the third quarter Week 6 vs. Detroit. After being stopped for a 2-yard loss, McCoy was immediately writhing on the ground in pain and grabbing his leg. He threw his helmet off and was immediately attended to by trainers. They were working on his left ankle on the trainer's table. McCoy scored on a 2-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter, but was bottled up for just 20 yards on 11 carries and 19 yards on five catches before getting hurt.
Analysis: McCoy does appear on the injury report from time to time, but for as much as he is involved on offense, he is a pretty durable player. If he were to miss any time, Bryce Brown would likely replace him in the starting lineup. Let's hope for the best.
News: Dating back to last season, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has recorded at least one touchdown in eight of his last nine home games. He has totaled 11 touchdowns (nine rushing) in that span. Next up for the Eagles is a home game with the Lions in Week 6. Running backs have managed just one touchdown against Detroit in four games, while averaging 79.8 rushing yards and 26.5 receiving yards. Running backs average just 10 Fantasy points per week against Detroit, which is the fifth-lowest average in the NFL.
Analysis: The Lions have a pretty good defensive line, which is why most teams choose to throw against Detroit. However, Adrian Peterson rushed for 102 yards and averaged 4.9 yards per carry and Frank Gore rushed for 89 yards and averaged 5.2 yards per carry against Detroit this season, so premier running backs have done well against the Lions. Even with the tough matchup, McCoy is a must-start Fantasy option in all formats, especially given his strong track record at home. He is averaging 91.1 rushing yards and 18.9 receiving yards in his last nine home games.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy did not run the ball with much success Sunday at the Steelers in Week 5. He was held to 16 carries for 53 yards, but he made up for it as a receiver. McCoy had four catches for 27 yards and a touchdown on five targets.
Analysis: McCoy has now scored two touchdowns in his past four games, and he continues to play at a high level this season. We consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy running back in all leagues, and he should be started in Week 6 against the Lions.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy heads into Week 5 at Pittsburgh playing at a high level. He has three games with double digits in Fantasy points, and in Week 4 against the Giants he had 23 carries for 123 yards and three catches for 17 yards. But McCoy has just one touchdown on the season, which puts him on pace for only four for the year. That's a steep decline from 2011 when McCoy had 20 total touchdowns.
Analysis: McCoy will start scoring more as the season goes on, and we're not concerned with his lack of touchdowns. He faces the Steelers this week, which could be a tough matchup since Pittsburgh is getting James Harrison (knee) and Troy Polamalu (calf) back from injury. The Steelers have only allowed two touchdowns to opposing running backs, but in their last game against Oakland, Darren McFadden had 18 carries for 113 yards and a touchdown. McCoy should continue to start in all leagues.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy’s disappointing start to the season continued in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Giants, as he rushed the ball just six times for two yards before halftime. The Eagles stuck with him in the second half, and McCoy rewarded their patience, ripping off big run after big run on his way to a 17-carry, 121-yard second half, in a 19-17 win in Week 4. McCoy averaged 5.3 yards per carry total, but that total was a stellar 7.1 in the second half, as he gashed the Giants time and time again. He also added three catches for 17 yards in the game, but was held out of the end zone for the third time in four games. McCoy also fumbled for the third time this season, but the Eagles recovered it.
Analysis: Maybe McCoy was still bothered a bit by the rib injury that has lingered throughout the season, and it just took him a bit of time to get going. Or, maybe he was allowed to flourish in an offense that too often seems to go away from him. McCoy is now averaging 96 yards per game on the season, on 4.7 yards per carry, however he has been surprisingly ineffective in the passing game. He is averaging just 4.2 yards per catch in the passing game on 14 catches through four games, without a score or a completion longer than 10 yards. McCoy was a touchdown machine last season, scoring 20 times, so we think he will get more than the one touchdown he managed through the first quarter of the season moving forward. The Eagles will take on the Steelers next Sunday, a team that is allowing 101 yards per game on the ground with two touchdowns through three games, so McCoy should remain a high-end Fantasy option for Week 5.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was active and in the starting lineup for Week 4 against the Giants Sunday, as expected after being considered probable with a rib injury.
Analysis: McCoy has just one touchdown through three games, but he has a pretty good track record against the Giants, so hopefully he can break out. He rushed for 100-plus yards in each game against New York last season, and should be active in all Fantasy formats for Week 4.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is listed as probable for the team's game against the Giants Sunday, and he is expected to play through his lingering rib injury in Week 4. McCoy rushed the ball just 13 times in Week 3, however that is not considered a result of the injury.
Analysis: McCoy has been somewhat disappointing this season, accounting for just one touchdown through the first three games, but he is hoping to breakout against New York. McCoy experienced great success against the Giants last season, putting up 100-yard games in each of his two meetings, on his way to 241 total yards and a touchdown total. The Giants have been stingy against running backs this season, allowing just 12 Fantasy points per game, ninth-best in the league, but McCoy has a strong enough track record to be considered a high-end Fantasy option no matter the opponent at this time.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy rushed the ball just 13 times in a Week 3 loss to the Cardinals, but he does not seem to be complaining to the coaching staff about that yet. "Sometimes, it goes like that," McCoy told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Who knows? I don't live like that. I just go with the plays that are drawn up for us. We've just got to do better, it's as simple as that." Last season, McCoy had one fewer carry, but had already totaled more than 80 more yards on the ground, as he was averaging 6.05 yards per carry, so a somewhat lackluster beginning of the season cannot just be chalked up to a lack of touches.
Analysis: McCoy was a touchdown machine last season, accounting for five touchdowns through the first three games last season on his way to 20 overall, so he is well off that mark so far. McCoy has scored twice heading into Week 4 against the Giants. Fortunately, he experienced great success against the Giants last season, putting up 100-yard games in each of his two meetings, on his way to 241 total yards and a touchdown total. The Giants have been stingy against running backs this season, allowing just 12 Fantasy points per game, ninth-best in the league, but McCoy has a strong enough track record to be considered a high-end Fantasy option no matter the opponent at this time.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy could not get much going in the first half of Week 3 against the Cardinals. He gained just 15 yards on four carries through the first two quarters but Philadelphia started giving him the ball more after halftime. McCoy finished with 13 carries for 70 yards in the 27-6 loss. He had a long run of 14 and averaged 5.4 yards per rush. McCoy also caught three passes for 8 yards in the defeat.
Analysis: The Eagles had more success running the ball in the second half and McCoy was able to rack up some yards for owners late. After a dominant campaign a year ago, he has disappointed a bit so far this season as he has just one touchdown through three games. As owners know, however, the 24-year-old is always a threat to go off and should remain active in the majority of formats heading into Week 4 against the Giants. In two games against New York last season, McCoy ran for 241 yards with a touchdown.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy enters Week 3 against the Cardinals as one of two players in the NFL with 2,500-plus rushing yards (2,580) and 30 touchdowns from scrimmage (30) since 2010. Arizona ranks 13th in the league in run defense, giving up 102.5 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 11 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: McCoy ran for 81 yards with a touchdown when he faced the Cardinals a year ago. He has been productive so far in 2012 and continues to carry the load for Philadelphia with 20-plus carries in each of the first two games. Arizona has a tough front-seven but McCoy should be able to find room to run Sunday. Keep the 24-year-old active in all Fantasy formats heading into Week 3.
News: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy remained hot on Sunday of Week 2 in a win over the Ravens. Despite facing a tough defense, McCoy scored a rushing touchdown for the sixth consecutive game at home. McCoy scored on a 1-yard run in the first quarter to open the scoring for the game. McCoy rushed 25 times for 81 yards and the TD in the game. He added two catches for 8 yards. That said, McCoy also lost a fumble and has two fumbles on the season over 45 carries.
Analysis: McCoy had just one fumble lost last year over 273 carries but already has two this season. That is the bad news. The good news is that he's already rushed for 191 yards with a touchdown. McCoy is the workhorse for the Eagles and will continue to rack up the yardage out of the backfield. He should be able to hold onto the football better going forward and is a must-start heading into Week 3 at Arizona.
News: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy doesn't have an easy task ahead of him for Week 2 in the home opener against Baltimore. The Ravens defense devastated the Bengals Week 1 and has now turned its sights on the Eagles, who struggled against the Browns in their opener. That said, McCoy didn't struggle as he rushed for 110 yards, but did lose a fumble. McCoy has never played against the Ravens, but does have nine total touchdowns in his last six games against AFC opponents. In his last two against the AFC, McCoy has gone for 212 rushing yards and three scores. In his last five home games, McCoy has rushed for eight touchdowns and is looking for his sixth straight home game in a row with a rushing TD.
Analysis: The Ravens can be run on as evidenced by Cincinnati's BenJarvus-Green-Ellis going for 91 yards and a touchdown Week 1 against them. Even Cedric Pittman looked decent with three carries for 22 yards in the game. We expect McCoy to be the focal point of the Philadelphia offense once again as all the signs point to him continuing to play big for the Eagles. He should find the end zone in the home opener as he rushed for 128 yards with a TD in the Week 3 home opener last year against the Giants. Win or lose, McCoy will still get his Fantasy points and he remains a must-start for Week 2 against the Ravens.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy started 2012 off on the right foot, with 136 total yards (110 yards rushing) in Week 1 against the Browns. McCoy's season-opening effort could have actually looked even better, stats-wise, but a variety of Philadelphia penalties nullified at least 54 yards of offense from him (24 receiving yards, 30 rushing yards) -- all coming before halftime. McCoy also lost a fumble in the first quarter.
Analysis: Despite the early fumble, McCoy looked stellar in Week 1, slicing through a tough Cleveland defense seemingly every time he touched the ball. While the rest of his team looked a little out of sync, McCoy appeared almost unstoppable. He averaged 5.0 yards per carry, and, despite the early fumble, essentially carried the team throughout the game. His efforts were usually canceled out by penalties or interceptions -- and the 2011 NFL touchdown leader failed to score a touchdown -- but McCoy will be a must-start next week at home against the Ravens.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, taken in the top five of most Fantasy drafts this year, is primed to have a huge day against the Browns on Sunday. The Browns' defense has been hit with injury and suspension (although Scott Fujita is hoping to have his three game Bountygate suspension overturned), and, while their passing defense was one of the best in the NFL last year, their rushing defense was, in a word, terrible.
Analysis: Cleveland allowed an average of 147.4 yards per game on the ground last year, a number that put the team third from the bottom (ahead of only Tampa Bay and St. Louis) in the NFL. The 12 rushing touchdowns allowed put them in the middle of the pack, but McCoy likely won't be slowed by the Browns; he led the NFL with 20 TDs last year -- 17 rushing and three receiving. He also finished first in first downs (102) and rushing first downs (84). In short, this should be a bloodbath. McCoy should be started in all leagues.
News: Eagles running back LeSean McCoy was only involved in the team's first two series on offense during Friday's preseason game against the Browns. McCoy had a quiet night as he took one handoff for minus-4 yards and caught a pass from backup quarterback Nick Foles for 11 yards. He has 24 yards on nine carries and four receptions for 20 yards through his first three preseason games.
Analysis: The Eagles kept McCoy in a limited role as most of the starters sat out Friday's game. McCoy does not need to prove much during preseason as he'll be the focal point of Philadelphia's rushing attack. He could have his touches limited somewhat this season as he himself came out in early August saying he'd appreciate being kept a little more fresh. But for now, we expect him to still be a Top 3 overall selection in all leagues.
News: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy performed well on Monday night in the team's preseason game at New England. After totaling minus-5 yards on two touches in the first preseason game against the Steelers, McCoy was much better Monday as he rushed seven times for 30 yards, including a touchdown run of 1 yard in the second quarter. McCoy, who averaged 4.3 yards per carry, also caught two passes for 12 yards on four targets in the game.
Analysis: McCoy appears to be ready for the regular season after Monday's performance. He got into the end zone and looked good carrying and catching the football. McCoy could have his touches limited somewhat this season as he himself came out in early August saying he'd appreciate being kept a little more fresh. Still, we expect him to be one of the focal points of the Philadelphia offense after rushing for 1,309 yards with 20 total touchdowns last year. McCoy should be considered a Top 3 overall selection in all leagues.
News: Comcast Sports Net in Philadelphia reports that Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, who had 273 rushing attempts last season, which was good for seventh in the NFL among running backs, is not opposed to a lesser workload this season to keep fresh. “Yeah, I think it works better because sometimes I might be getting tired, instead of being selfish taking that rep, I think Dion (Lewis) deserves to play,” McCoy said. “He’s a good player. You go out in the league and see a lot of teams who rotate and last year we didn’t rotate … not enough really so I think it will be a good year.” McCoy said he expects Lewis to “play a big role” for the Eagles this season.
Analysis: This is not what we want to hear from McCoy, and hopefully he will continue to be around 300 touches again this season when you factor in his receiving. Still, you definitely want to guarantee McCoy playing 16 games, and even if he drops from 273 carries to around 250, he will still post dominant stats. McCoy should be considered a Top 3 overall selection in all leagues, and you might want to grab Lewis with a late-round pick if McCoy gets his wish with Lewis playing a more prominent role.
News: Comcast Sports Net in Philadelphia reports that it appears Eagles coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg have come up with some new looks that will split running back LeSean McCoy out almost as a flanker, which is something they did when Brian Westbrook was in the backfield, to take advantage of his improved receiving skills. The report says "one way or another, the Eagles will put the ball in McCoy’s hands plenty this season."
Analysis: McCoy had a down year catching the ball in 2011 with just 48 receptions for 315 yards. In 2010, McCoy had 78 catches for 592 yards, so we hope he can return to those stats, which would only increase his Fantasy value. McCoy has the ability for 1,600 total yards and 15 touchdowns, and he should be considered an elite Fantasy option in all leagues. He will likely be drafted in the first three overall picks in most formats.
News:LeSean McCoy and the Eagles agreed to a five-year contract extension that runs through 2017. The deal is for a reported $45 million, with $20.765 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid running backs of all-time. McCoy set franchise records in 2011 with 17 touchdowns rushing, and 20 total scores, while earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. He also led the NFL with 102 first downs and 48 runs of 10-plus yards, while finishing as the league's fourth-leading rusher with 1,309 yards and another 315 yards receiving. As for slowing down now that he's gotten paid, McCoy said he's focused on winning. "[M]e as a person and just the way I was raised, I try and do things the right way," McCoy said when asked about comparing his contract situation to teammate DeSean Jackson's. He later added, "We have one main goal. Sure, guys like new contracts and stats but the main goal is to win a championship and I think we're all on the same page. ... That’s the main goal is to bring a championship to Philadelphia."
Analysis: While a few Fantasy owners might back off of McCoy now that he got paid, we like that the Eagles got the deal done well in advance of his contract year without McCoy voicing any displeasure about a lack of a wealthy contract. Now he can focus on football. Even with the money in the bank, we think McCoy will continue to produce at a high level as a key cog in the Eagles' explosive offense. As one of the rare running backs with 300-touch potential over the course of a season, McCoy stands out as an elite Fantasy option worth a pick between second and fourth overall in every league.
News: While speaking to the media about recent draft picks, Eagles head coach Andy Reid suggested that he overworked running back LeSean McCoy last season and could make some attempts to limit his playing time. McCoy had 273 carries for 1,309 yards and 17 touchdowns last season, adding 48 catches for 315 yards and three more scores. "I probably overplayed (LeSean) McCoy a little bit, even though he doesn't want to hear that," Reid said. "As he continues to get older and have the number of reps under his belt that he does, you'll want to back off the number of reps that he does."
Analysis: Expectations are sky-high for McCoy following his career-year, especially since he's entering a contract year. Another 20 touchdowns might be too much to ask for but a big dose of scores to go along with 1,500 total yards is what people who take McCoy with an early first-round pick are expecting. We don't see Reid reducing McCoy's reps to the point where he's not a rock-solid No. 1 Fantasy rusher from week to week.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, who could be a potential training camp holdout if the Eagles don't extend his rookie contract, was in attendance for voluntary workouts Monday. McCoy was always expected to attend. He and the Eagles have been negotiating on a new contract since the end of last season. The Pro Bowl running back is slated to earn about $600,000 in base salary in the final year of the four-year contract he signed as a rookie.
Analysis: We hope McCoy and the Eagles work out a deal, and we hope there is no holdout in training camp. We consider McCoy and elite Fantasy rusher, and he should be drafted as a Top 5 selection in all leagues.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy was ruled inactive with a troublesome ankle injury for Week 17 against Washington. McCoy was listed as questionable on the team's injury report, but was expected to play after taking all of the first-team reps in Friday's practice. RB Ronnie Brown is expected to start in his place on Sunday.
Analysis: The Eagles wanted to keep McCoy on the field in order for him to make a run at the NFL rushing title. He trailed Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew by 128 yards entering the final week of the season. McCoy's production stalled toward the end of the year as he finished with less than 40 rushing yards in three of his past five games. Fantasy owners should keep McCoy reserved in all formats and consider him a top RB option in 2012.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy (ankle) is listed as questionable on the team's injury report for Week 17 against Washington. McCoy took all of the first-team reps during Friday's practice and is expected to play in Sunday's game, according to Eagles coach Andy Reid. McCoy sat out all of Wednesday's workout and was limited on Thursday after leaving his previous game with an ankle injury that limited him to just 35 rushing yards.
Analysis: Philadelphia has discussed keeping McCoy on the field in order for him to make a run at the rushing title. He currently trails leading rusher Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew by 128 yards as his production has decreased at the end of the season. The Redskins are allowing an average of 17.2 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this year. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB if he plays.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy (ankle) participated in Thursday's practice, an encouraging sign that he could play in Week 17 against Washington. McCoy, who still has an outside shot at winning the NFL rushing title, sat out Wednesday's workout. He left his last game with an ankle injury and finished with 35 yards on 13 carries -- the third time in his past five games he's been held to less than 40 rushing yards.
Analysis: McCoy's official status for Sunday's game will be determined after Friday's practice as it's still possible he sits out. However, the Eagles have discussed keeping him on the field in order to make a run at the rushing title. He currently trails leading rusher Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew by 128 yards as his production has decreased at the end of the season. The Redskins are allowing an average of 17.2 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this year. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB if he plays.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy (ankle) didn't practice on Wednesday, but coach Andy Reid expects him to suit up for the season finale against Washington. Reid said McCoy did not suffer a high ankle sprain after he left last Saturday's game and was taken to the locker room on a carter. McCoy finished with 13 carries for 35 yards in Week 16 -- the third time in his past five games he's been held to less that 40 rushing yards.
Analysis: McCoy was able to secure his first trip to the Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in touchdowns for most of the season. He current has 17 scores. "It means a lot, because I worked hard to be one of the best backs in the conference," McCoy said. It's still possible he sits in Week 17 as the game has no bearing on possible playoff scenarios and the Eagles certainly don't want to risk further injury to him. The Redskins are allowing an average of 17.2 Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB if he plays.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy could miss the Week 17 game against Washington, reports NFL.com on Monday. McCoy went to the locker room between the third and fourth quarter on Saturday in the Week 16 game after he sustained a left ankle injury. He got looked at on the sideline before heading to the back on a cart. X-rays came back negative as he returned to the field. McCoy finished with 35 rushing yards on 13 carries. He also caught one pass for 10 yards in Philly's 20-7 win over Dallas. That said, reports are saying Ronnie Brown could start against the Redskins Week 17. Of course, coach Andy Reid said later Monday that McCoy just has a slight hamstring strain and should be fine for Sunday. Stay tuned.
Analysis: The Eagles have little to play for against the Redskins on Sunday of Week 17. Due to that, the Eagles won't risk further injuring McCoy and might keep him out of action. Fantasy owners of McCoy who are still around in their Fantasy playoffs should immediately rush out and get Brown if they can as a handcuff. We know that Reid is denying the report, but that doesn't mean it isn't actually true. Brown should see the bulk of the work with McCoy out. McCoy would be a must-start Fantasy option if he's healthy enough to finish out the season, however.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy went to the locker room between the third and fourth quarter after he sustained a left ankle injury. He got looked at on the sideline before heading to the back on a cart. X-rays came back negative as he returned to the field. McCoy finished with 35 rushing yards on 13 carries. He also caught one pass for 10 yards in the Philly's 20-7 win over Dallas.
Analysis: Once the Eagles had the game in hand, McCoy took a seat leaving Ronnie Brown to get the bulk of the action late. McCoy actually lost yards after he returned to the game for Philly, which didn't make Fantasy owners happy. Unfortunately his numbers on Saturday aren't the same that got many Fantasy owners to the playoffs. Owners should keep an eye on this ankle injury to see if it keeps him out of Week 17 versus the Redskins. With Philly out of the playoff picture, it'd be silly to risk further injury to McCoy. Brown would see an increase in touches if that happens.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy has 17 rushing touchdowns on the season, good for 23rd best in NFL history and 20 total, the 20th most for a single season. And he's not done as he has two more games to pad those numbers. If he has a repeat of his last outing against the Cowboys, McCoy could take over the lead for most rushing yards in the league. He ran for 185 yards and two scores versus Dallas back in Week 8.
Analysis: Dallas boasts one of the best defenses in the NFL against the run, but they couldn't handle McCoy earlier in the year. The Cowboys are allowing 98 rushing yards per contest and have given up nine rushing scores through 14 games. Opposing running backs are scoring an average of 15.14 Fantasy points against them as well. Fantasy owners have rode McCoy this far and shouldn't stop now. He remains a No. 1 RB option for Week 16.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy came into Week 15 against the Jets red hot, having scored five total touchdowns in his previous three games. With 10 minutes remaining in the second quarter, he scored on a nine-yard run to tie the Eagles’ single season record for rushing and total touchdowns, with 15 and 18, respectively. By the game’s end, when the Eagles would walk away with a 45-19 victory, he had broken the record and added to it with two more rushing touchdowns. He would finish the game with 102 yards on the ground on 18 carries. The only blemish on the day was that the usually strong-gripped McCoy, who hadn’t lost a fumble all season and had 490 straight carries over two seasons without losing one, lost two Sunday vs. the Jets, though one was overturned on review.
Analysis: McCoy came into the game leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns and added to it with his performance. It was just his first 100-yard rushing performance in four games, however he now has eight overall touchdowns in that stretch. McCoy has been absolutely scorching hot recently, and he now has the 17 rushing touchdowns on the season, good for 23rd best in NFL history and 20 total, the 20th most for a single season. He is also second in the NFL with 1,274 rushing yards, while adding 310 receiving yards. And he has two games left to add on. He’s been a dominant Fantasy player this season, and should continue to be viewed as a must-start Fantasy option for Week 16 against Dallas.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has the misfortune of running into a Jets defense in Week 15 that has allowed just a single 100-yard runner and touchdown since their Week 8 bye week. It’s not a good time to be facing a Jets defense that has prided itself on shutting down the running game in recent years; they were gashed for 835 yards on the ground in seven games before the bye, which appears to have woken them up. Since that bye, opposing teams have run the ball 130 times for 386 yards, a 2.9 yards per carry average.
Analysis: If McCoy had run into the Jets earlier in the season, Fantasy owners would have been tripping over themselves to make sure he was slotted in as the No. 1 running back on their roster. However, he’s coming off a week in which he scored twice, but averaged 1.4 yards per carry on 27 carries and gets to face the Jets when they’re rolling. They allow the 10th fewest Fantasy points for opposing running backs in the league, and that’s with the extremely slow start they had. He’s still too talented to think about benching, but McCoy is more of a low-end No. 1 for Week 15.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy registered two first-half touchdowns in the Week 14 win at Miami. McCoy only had 30 rushing yards at halftime, but scored on touchdown plunges of 1 and 2 yards, respectively for Philadelphia. McCoy finished the game with 27 carries for just 38 yards for an average of 1.4 yards per carry. The running back added three catches for 33 yards in the game and his long catch went for 26 yards from QB Michael Vick.
Analysis: McCoy now has four touchdowns in his last three games and 14 on the season for the Eagles as he continues to lead all NFL RBs in touchdowns. McCoy takes on the Jets at home in Week 15 and New York has been much sharper against running backs of late. New York was giving up huge chunks of offense to RBs earlier in the season, but have allowed just one 100-yard rusher -- Washington's Roy Helu Week 13 -- since BenJarvus Green-Ellis ripped off 136 yards and two touchdowns against them Week 5. That said, McCoy is perhaps the best running back the Jets will have faced since that game against the Patriots. We expect another solid performance out of McCoy, who can be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB for the game against the Jets Week 15.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has one of his toughest matchups upcoming in Week 14 at Miami. Only the San Francisco 49ers are allowing fewer Fantasy points per game to players at the running back position than are the Dolphins. The Dolphins have only given up two rushing touchdowns all season and have not allowed a 100-yard rusher since Week 2 against Houston.
Analysis: The Dolphins have been tough on running backs this season for sure. That said, if any RB can smash through their defense it will be McCoy. The Eagles RB has five 100-yard games under his belt to go with 12 rushing touchdowns to lead all NFL running backs in TDs. McCoy will provide much of the offense in Week 14 and should remain a must-start Fantasy RB.
News: Despite dealing with a toe injury, Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy carried the load in Week 13 at Seattle. McCoy led the Eagles with 84 yards on 17 carries. His longest run was good for 20 yards, giving him 40 runs of 10-plus yards on the year. McCoy also caught four passes for 49 yards. He scored on a 1-yard run and a 2-yard shovel pass from Vince Young. McCoy was all the offense Philly got though as the Eagles fell to the Seahawks, 31-14.
Analysis: McCoy now has 15 touchdowns on the season, the most by any Eagle in 66 years. The only player to have more than him is Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren, who scored 18 touchdowns in 1945. Despite reports that he was moving gingerly prior to the game, McCoy put his big boy pants on and did everything he could. The Eagles continue to lean on McCoy with Michael Vick injured, but he may soon return. Looking ahead, the Eagles face the Dolphins in Week 14. Miami entered Week 13 with the seventh best defense against the rush, allowing just 97.5 rushing yards per game. They'll have plenty of time to regroup and get healthy, so McCoy should be fresh for Miami. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward, but when he's on the field McCoy is a No. 1 RB option.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy has not given up on his team. Despite dealing with a toe injury, McCoy was able to carry the load in Week 13 in Seattle. McCoy led his team with 84 yards on 17 carries. His longest run was good for 20 yards, giving him 40 runs of 10-plus yards on the year. McCoy also caught four passes for 49 yards. He scored on a 1-yard run and a 2-yard shovel pass from Vince Young. He was all the offense Philly got though as the Eagles fell to the Seahawks, 31-14.
Analysis: McCoy now has 15 touchdowns on the season, the most by any Eagle in 66 years. The only player to have more than him is Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren, who scored 18 touchdowns in 1945. Despite reports that he was moving gingerly prior to the game, McCoy put his big boy pants on and did everything he could for his team. The Eagles continue to lean on McCoy with Michael Vick injured, but he may be returning soon. Looking ahead the Eagles face the Dolphins in Week 14. Miami entered Week 13 with the seventh best defense against the rush, allowing just 97.5 rushing yards per game. They'll have plenty of time to regroup and get healthy, so McCoy should be fresh for Miami. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward, but when he's on the field McCoy is a No. 1 RB option.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy has not given up on his team. Despite dealing with a toe injury, McCoy was able to carry the load in Week 13 in Seattle. McCoy led his team with 84 yards on 17 carries. His longest run was good for 20 yards, giving him 40 runs of 10-plus yards on the year. McCoy also caught four passes for 49 yards. He scored on a 1-yard run and a 2-yard shovel pass from Vince Young. He was all the offense Philly got though as the Eagles fell to the Seahawks, 31-14.
Analysis: McCoy now has 15 touchdowns on the season, the most by any Eagle in 66 years. The only player to have more than him is Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren, who scored 18 touchdowns in 1945. Despite reports that he was moving gingerly prior to the game, McCoy put his big boy pants on and did everything he could for his team. The Eagles continue to lean on McCoy with Michael Vick injured, but he may be returning soon. Looking ahead the Eagles face the Dolphins in Week 14. Miami entered Week 13 with the seventh best defense against the rush, allowing just 97.5 rushing yards per game. They'll have plenty of time to regroup and get healthy, so McCoy should be fresh for Miami. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward, but when he's on the field McCoy is a No. 1 RB option.
News: As expected, Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy was active for Thursday's contest in Seattle. McCoy has been dealing with a toe injury, but it was reported earlier in the day he'd be ready to go versus the Seahawks. The Seahawks have permitted an average of 100.9 rushing yards per game this year. According to the NFL Network, McCoy will be at "limited capacity" for Thursday's game. He was apparently moving "gingerly" during pre-game warmups and told reporter Stacey Dales that he is still in a lot of pain.
Analysis: McCoy is one of only two running backs with 1,000 yards and paces the NFL with his astounding total of 1,050 (Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew has 1,040). He was limited to just 10 carries in Week 12 as the Eagles were forced to abandon the run when trailing big against the Patriots. Seattle is also allowing an average of 15.4 Fantasy points to running backs per game this year but has allowed just one rushing score in its past seven outings. Fantasy owners should keep him active for Week 13, despite reports of him being limited. Even if he gets fewer touches McCoy could be a productive Fantasy option.
News: NFL Network reports Thursday afternoon that barring any pregame setbacks, RB LeSean McCoy (toe) will be active for the Eagles' game tonight vs. the Seahawks. He was limited in the team's lone practice this week and is listed as questionable for the game. The Seahawks have permitted an average of 100.9 rushing yards per game this year.
Analysis: Though this isn't official, Fantasy owners should feel better about going with McCoy in Week 13. McCoy is one of only two running backs with 1,000 yards and paces the NFL with his astounding total of 1,050 (Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew has 1,040). He was limited to just 10 carries in Week 12 as the Eagles were forced to abandon the run when trailing big against the Patriots. McCoy was averaging 18.8 attempts per outing entering Sunday's game. Seattle is also allowing an average of 15.4 Fantasy points to running backs per game this year but has allowed just one rushing score in its past seven outings. We recommend you make the effort to get McCoy's official status at roughly 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday night and if he is indeed active, start him.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has been listed as questionable for Week 13 at Seattle because of a toe injury. If active, McCoy, who leads the NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns this season, will be looking to rebound following a subpar performance Sunday against New England, when he registered just 31 rushing yards -- his second-lowest total of the season. The Seahawks have permitted an average of 100.9 rushing yards per game this year.
Analysis: It's interesting the Eagles have listed McCoy as questionable since no one really has spoken out about his injury. The Eagles are playing after a short turnaround, which could contribute to McCoy's uncertainty. It appears he should play Thursday, but check back for inactives just in case something changes. McCoy is one of only two running backs with 1,000 yards and paces the NFL with his astounding total of 1,050. (Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew has 1,040.) He was limited to just 10 carries in Week 12 as the Eagles were forced to abandon the run when trailing big against the Patriots. McCoy was averaging 18.8 attempts per outing entering Sunday's game. Seattle is also allowing an average of 15.4 Fantasy points per game this year and just one rushing score in its past seven outings.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy was a limited participant in practice Tuesday as he continues to deal with a nagging toe injury. McCoy, who leads the NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns this season, is expected to play in Week 13 at Seattle on Thursday night. The 23-year-old will be looking to rebound following a subpar performance last Sunday against New England when he registered just 31 rushing yards -- his second-lowest total of the season. The Seahawks have permitted an average of 100.9 rushing yards per game this year.
Analysis: McCoy is also one of only two running backs with 1,000 yards and paces the NFL with his astounding total of 1,050. (Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew has 1,040.) He was limited to just 10 carries in Week 12 as the Eagles were forced to abandon the run when trailing big against the Patriots. McCoy was averaging 18.8 attempts per outing entering Sunday's game. Seattle is also allowing an average of 15.4 Fantasy points per game this year and just one rushing score in its past seven outings. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB for Thursday.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy was limited in Monday's walkthrough practice because of a toe injury. However, he is expected to play Week 13 at Seattle barring a setback.
Analysis: A toe injury wasn't the reason McCoy only touched the ball 14 times on Sunday against the Patriots. It had to do more with the play calling as Philadelphia went pass heavy trailing New England. McCoy is expected to suit up Thursday, but if his status changes, then we will let you know. Otherwise, keep him active in all Fantasy formats. He has failed to score in just two games this season.
News: After being held out of the end zone for the first time last week, Eagles RB LeSean McCoy began a new touchdown streak on Sunday against the Patriots. He scored from 2 yards out in the first quarter for his 13th touchdown of the year. He would finish with 31 yards on 10 carries in the 38-20 loss. He had a long run of 22 and averaged 3.1 yards per carry. McCoy also had four catches for 30 yards in the defeat.
Analysis: McCoy was not able to rack up his usual yardage in Week 12 but his ability to find the end zone continues to make him one of the better options in Fantasy. He now has 11 rushing touchdowns on the year, with two more through the air, and has already eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark. The Eagles' offense runs through the 23-year-old and he has remained productive whether Michael Vick or Vince Young is starting at QB. With the Seahawks up next on the schedule, continue to roll with McCoy as a must-start Fantasy RB.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy enters Week 12 against the Patriots with some recent success against teams from the AFC. In his last three games against outer-conference foes, he has averaged 113 yards per contest with three total touchdowns. New England ranks 13th in the league in run defense, giving up nearly 105 yards per game, and have allowed an average of 16.6 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: McCoy had his nine-game touchdown streak snapped a week ago but he still totaled 115 yards on 26 touches, including 113 yards on the ground. He has rushed for at least 71 yards in all but one game thus far and he continues to flourish in Philadelphia's high-powered offense. While the Patriots have been better against the run in recent weeks, they have not faced a back quite like the 23-year-old yet. Consider McCoy a must-start Fantasy RB for Week 12.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy failed to score a touchdown in a game for the first time this season. He had just 53 yards in the game until the Eagles took over with less than two minutes left in the game. McCoy busted out a 60-yard run, bring the ball within the 5-yard line, but ran out of gas and was pushed out of bounds. He finished the game with 113 yards on 23 carries. McCoy became the first Philly player to go over 1,000 yards rushing in the first 10 games of the season as well -- he currently has 1,019. McCoy also caught three passes for 2 yards in the Eagles' 17-10 win.
Analysis: McCoy continues to own the Giants, as he's averaged over 113 rushing yards over the last four meetings between the teams. With Michael Vick out of action on Sunday, the Eagles leaned on McCoy to keep drives alive and it paid off. Even though he didn't score a touchdown McCoy will remain a No. 1 RB option moving forward. Philadelphia goes up against New England in Week 12, a team that has been giving up 103.1 rushing yards per contest. The Patriots have also given up just seven touchdowns on the ground -- as of Week 11.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has owned the Giants in his last three games, averaging 119.3 rushing yards per outing (358 total rushing yards.) McCoy has also made some history this season as he's scored in the first nine games of the season, becoming the fourth running back since 1960 to do so. The Giants are allowing 121.6 rushing yards per game this season and have given up 10 rushing scores in nine games. Opposing running backs are averaging 18.56 Fantasy points per contest versus the Giants so far this season.
Analysis: McCoy has been extremely productive for the Eagles this year and has compiled 906 yards on the ground so far this season. He's also active in the passing game as Michael Vick finds him for a lot of short passes. With Vick banged up with a rib injury, the Eagles may lean on McCoy more if either Mike Kafka or Vince Young is under center. Fantasy owners should keep McCoy active for Week 11 as he's a clear-cut No. 1 RB option.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy registered 93 total yards from scrimmage and a touchdown during the Eagles’ 21-17 loss to Arizona in Week 10. It was the first time since Week 4 McCoy did not finish with 100 yards. McCoy scored on a 1-yard scamper in the second quarter for his league-leading 12th touchdown of the season. He has scored in all nine games this season to break the franchise record shared with Steve Van Buren.
Analysis: McCoy continues to be a force during this third NFL season and is the first running back to surpass 900 rushing yards this season (906). He also has played a key role in the passing game to help take pressure off QB Michael Vick and tallied three receptions on five targets against the Cardinals. McCoy entered Sunday’s game as one of only three running backs to average at least 5.5 yards per carry and 6.5 yards per catch. Keep him locked as a must-start for Week 11 against the Giants.
News: As expected, Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy is active for Week 10 against Arizona after dealing with a shoulder issue in practice last week. McCoy was listed as probable on the injury report and was not expected to miss any playing time.
Analysis: In addition to pacing all players in rushing yards (825) and yards per game (103.1), McCoy also leads the NFL with 64 first downs, including 52 from rushes. The Cardinals are unlikely to offer any resistance to McCoy and are yielding an average of 17.7 Fantasy points to opposing running backs this year. Consider McCoy a must-start in all Fantasy formats for Week 10.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy continues to be one of the most productive backs in the NFL this season and leads the league in several categories. In addition to pacing all players in rushing yards (825) and yards per game (103.1), McCoy also leads the NFL with 64 first downs, including 52 from rushes. He is listed as probable for Week 10 against Arizona with a shoulder injury, but is expected to start without issue.
Analysis: McCoy also became the first player since Hall of Fame RB Emmitt Smith (1999) to score a touchdown in each of his team's first eight games. He is tied for the NFL lead with 11 touchdowns, including two receiving scores. The Cardinals are unlikely to offer any resistance to McCoy and are yielding an average of 17.7 Fantasy points to opposing running backs this year. Consider McCoy a must-start in all Fantasy formats for Week 10.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy was able to practice in full on Wednesday after popping up on the injury report with a shoulder injury. McCoy, who has scored a touchdown in every game this season, is listed as probable for Week 10 against the Cardinals.
Analysis: McCoy's injury doesn't appear to be anything too serious, evidenced by the fact that he is listed as probable on the injury report. However, Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status moving forward, just to be on the safe side. McCoy has racked up 11 total touchdowns this season and looks to have a very favorable matchup on Sunday against Arizona. The Cardinals have struggled to stop the run this season and have surrendered 11 TDs on the ground through eight games thus far. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into Week 10.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy was able to register his ninth rushing touchdown of the season in Week 9 against the Bears. McCoy broke free on a 33-yard scamper in the third quarter to put Philadelphia up 24-20. He finished with 71 yards rushing on 16 carries in the 30-24 defeat, and averaged 4.4 yards per carry. He also caught five passes for 46 yards and has now scored a touchdown in eight straight games, which ties the Eagles’ all-time record set in 1947 by Hall-of-Famer Steve Van Buren.
Analysis: McCoy has had his 100-yard rushing streak snapped on Monday night, although he once again was able to get in the end zone. The 23-year-old has made a habit of scoring this season, as he has now scored at least one touchdown in every game. He now has 11 total touchdowns on the year and will look to keep his scoring streak alive when the Cardinals come to town in Week 10. Arizona has not been very good at stopping the run this season and have surrendered 11 TDs on the ground through eight games thus far. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into his next matchup.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy practiced on Saturday in preparation for Monday night in Week 9 against the Bears. McCoy told the Philadelphia Inquirer that he was not yet 100 percent healthy from his bout with stomach flu, but he fully expects to play on Monday night regardless. The Eagles did not even bother to list him on the official injury report for the game, so he's certainly expected to play by all involved. McCoy is coming off a sterling outing in Week 8 against Dallas when he set career highs in rushing yards (185) and carries (30) while rushing for two touchdowns.
Analysis: McCoy is not a risk to miss the Monday night game at this point, though he might still be feeling slightly under the weather. McCoy, a dynamic two-way threat, has scored a touchdown in every game this season and is ranked second with 10 total (eight rushing, two receiving). Chicago, which is coming off its bye week, is allowing 108.7 rushing yards per game -- 12th fewest in the league. The Bears are also permitting 13.7 Fantasy points per week to opposing running backs. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 9 as he's going to be healthy enough to start for the Eagles.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy, who was sent home from practice Thursday because of the stomach flu, went through Friday morning's walk through and attended team meetings. He then practiced later in the afternoon. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said he expects McCoy will be able to play Week 9 vs. Chicago.
Analysis: The good news for Fantasy owners is that the Eagles don't play until Monday. The bad news is that if McCoy shows up as questionable on the injury report, then there is some risk to starting him Week 9. However, it sounds as though he is expected to suit up Monday, so for now keep McCoy active in all Fantasy formats. Chicago, which is coming off its bye week, is allowing 108.7 rushing yards per game -- 12th fewest in the league. The Bears are also permitting 13.7 Fantasy points per week to opposing running backs.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy did not practice Thursday because of a stomach flu as the team prepares for its Week 9 matchup against Chicago on Monday night. Eagles coach Andy Reid sent McCoy home with the ailment, but he is expected to play versus the Bears. McCoy is coming off a sterling outing in Week 8 against Dallas when he set career highs in rushing yards (185) and carries (30) while rushing for two touchdowns.
Analysis: McCoy, a dynamic two-way threat, is the only player in the NFL to score a touchdown in every game this season and is ranked second with 10 total (eight rushing, two receiving). Chicago, which is coming off its bye week, is allowing 108.7 rushing yards per game -- 12th fewest in the league. The Bears are also permitting 13.7 Fantasy points per week to opposing running backs. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 9.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy busted out a career-best 185 rushing yards in Week 8 against Dallas. The Cowboys entered Sunday with the best run defense giving up just 69.7 yards per contest, but were just outmatched by McCoy. He finished the day with 30 carries and two touchdowns, his longest run going for 34 yards. He was also targeted three times in the passing game, catching two passes for 15 yards. The Eagles would win the game, 34-7.
Analysis: McCoy now has four 100-yard games this season and has scored in every game for the Eagles. He's one of the best in the business and will try to keep his momentum going in Week 9 when Philly hosts Chicago. The Bears will be coming off a bye week and have allowed just four rushing scores this season. They are also giving up 108.7 rushing yards per contest. Fantasy owners should continue to view McCoy as a No. 1 RB option next week.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy is ripping it up so far this season as he is the first Eagles player ever to score a touchdown in the first six games of the season. That streak will be put to the test in Week 8 when Philly hosts Dallas. The Cowboys are allowing 69.7 rushing yards per contest and just two rushing scores all year. That comes out to 11.67 Fantasy points per outing to opposing team's running backs.
Analysis: McCoy has two 100-yard rushing games and has been plenty active catching the football for the Eagles too. In three games versus the Cowboys in his career, McCoy has carried the ball 30 times for 207 yards, but never scored. He also has caught 10 passes for 70 yards in those contests. Despite his history versus the Cowboys and the fact they are tough on the run, Fantasy owners should continue to ride McCoy and consider him a No. 1 RB option for Week 8.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had a huge game on Sunday of Week 6 in Washington. McCoy became the first Philadelphia player ever to score a touchdown in the first six games of the season as he rushed for a 1-yard TD run in the second quarter. McCoy finished with 126 yards rushing on a career-high 28 attempts to lead all runners in the game. McCoy added two catches for 13 yards for the Eagles. He was targeted four times in the passing game.
Analysis: McCoy has already scored five rushing touchdowns and one receiving one this season for the Eagles. He has two 100-yard rushing games and has been plenty active catching the football as well. Fantasy owners will have to make other plans for Week 7 if McCoy is your running back, however. The Eagles are on bye in Week 7. The team returns Week 8 at home against Dallas in the Sunday night game. McCoy will obviously be a worthy Fantasy start in all formats for that big primetime game, though Dallas has been one of the best in the NFL at limiting the Fantasy production of opposing running backs.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy enters Week 6 at Washington averaging a touchdown per game this season on the ground. McCoy has scored in all but one game this season and has five rushing touchdowns in five games. McCoy, who also has two receiving touchdowns, is second in the NFL in total touchdowns scored. He also leads the NFL with 28 rushing first downs and 36 total first downs gained. Facing the Redskins in Week 6, McCoy is averaging 129.8 scrimmage yards in his last six games against NFC East rivals. In two games against Washington last year, McCoy rushed 27 times for 107 yards and added 17 catches for 161 yards and a touchdown. McCoy scored the last time he played in D.C.
Analysis: McCoy has been awesome this season with two 100-yard rushing games and four games with at least 80 rushing yards to go with his seven total touchdowns. That said, McCoy is facing the Redskins in Week 6, and Washington is allowing the sixth-fewest Fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Only Ahmad Bradshaw in Week 1 and Beanie Wells in Week 2 have scored rushing touchdowns against the Redskins this season, though Steven Jackson caught a TD pass in Week 4. Washington has been good against the run, but McCoy's ability to catch passes will be the difference maker. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB for the Week 6 game in Washington.
News:LeSean McCoy made up for his sputtering stats last week, registering 80 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown and 27 yards on four catches in a loss at Buffalo in Week 5. McCoy's score came on a nifty 10-yard run along the left side.
Analysis: McCoy is expected to total 100 yards with a score pretty much every week, so this isn't a shocker. Up next for him: the Redskins, who will come off a bye and play against the Eagles at home. McCoy totaled 268 yards and a touchdown in two games against the Redskins, which shouldn't come as a surprise. McCoy remains a must-start.
News: Despite getting just nine carries for a paltry 18 yards last week against the 49ers, the Eagles have no plans whatsoever to remove LeSean McCoy from his duty as their primary running back. McCoy did come through in the passing game, landing 34 yards and a score on six catches. "I have great trust in LeSean McCoy in any situation," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said this week. "Trust him in any situation that comes up in a game."
Analysis: McCoy will take on a Bills run defense that's allowed 129.5 rush yards per game thus far and is fresh off of yielding over 100 yards to Cedric Benson in Week 4. McCoy will be working behind an offensive line with two new starters but is still too explosive to consider as anything else but a No. 1 Fantasy RB. If you own him, you're starting him.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy averaged a season-low 2.0 yards per carry in a Week 4 loss to the 49ers. McCoy managed just 18 yards on nine carries and failed to produce a rushing touchdown for the first time this season. However, he wasn't denied a score as McCoy scored on a 5-yard shovel pass in the second quarter. McCoy had more receiving yards (34) on six receptions.
Analysis: It's a shame McCoy didn't have a big game after being unstoppable through the first three weeks. However, he still salvaged the day by finding the end zone, so Fantasy owners got something from the third-year back. McCoy is one of the best offensive options in the NFL and remains a must-start Fantasy RB heading into Week 5 against the Bills.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has scored a touchdown in each of his first two career games against the 49ers and aims to make it three straight games with a score against San Francisco in Week 4. McCoy is averaging 5.2 yards per carry in those two games. He totaled 92 rushing yards and 46 receiving yards against San Francisco last season. The 49ers, however, are allowing RBs to average 7.0 Fantasy points per week, which is the lowest in the NFL. No running back has more than 64 rushing yards against San Francisco this season and the 49ers haven't given up a rushing touchdown to a running back this year.
Analysis: On paper, it seems like a tough matchup and McCoy might have to fight for his yards in Week 4. But McCoy is the type of back that could break it open against the 49ers, so we aren't worried about the matchup. McCoy is averaging 6.1 yards per carry in 2011 and already has two 100-yard performances. Continue to roll with him in all formats for Week 4.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy rushed for 128 yards on a season-high 24 carries in Week 3 against the Giants. He scored his fourth touchdown of the young season on an 11-yard run in the second quarter. McCoy also added 13 yards on three catches.
Analysis: McCoy, who left the game late in the first half after suffering some cramping following his touchdown, was the team's lone consistent bright spot on offense against the Giants. He scored the team's lone touchdown in a 29-16 home loss and was able to gash holes through the New York defense throughout the afternoon with his shifty running. He continues to have trouble on short-yardage situations, but is such a prominent part of Philadelphia's potent offense that he should continue to rack up significant yardage every time out. He'll take on the 49ers in Week 4 and will remain a must-start in all formats.
News: In Week 3, Eagles RB LeSean McCoy will be taking on division-rival Giants for the fifth time in his young career. He has averaged 71.3 rushing yards and 19.5 receiving yards against them over those four games, with two touchdowns. The Giants have allowed one rushing touchdown through the first two games of the season. They have yet to allow a 100-yard rusher.
Analysis: The Eagles and Giants are very much familiar with each each other and there should be no real surprises here. Last year in their meeting at home against the Giants, McCoy rushed for 111 yards on 14 carries, including a touchdown. He added five catches for 29 yards. Not subject to matchup-based starting in Fantasy anyway, McCoy does have good history against the Giants. Feel that much more comfortable activating him as a No. 1 RB option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had a productive performance in Week 2 against the Falcons. He carried the ball 18 times for 95 yards with two touchdowns. He also had four catches for 21 yards in the 35-31 loss. Both of his scores came in the third quarter when he ran one in from 8 yards out and then again from 2 yards out towards the end of the quarter.
Analysis: After scoring twice in the season opener, McCoy was able to find the end zone twice again in Week 2 while still racking up some solid yards. The Eagles relied on him heavily after QB Michael Vick left with a concussion and that could be the case in Week 3 against the Giants if Vick is unable to go. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on the situation going forward. But with the way he has performed thus far, continue to view McCoy as a solid option in the majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: After a huge Week 1, Eagles RB LeSean McCoy will be looking for more success in Week 2 against the Falcons. Atlanta gave up 88 yards on the ground last week, but allowed 24 Fantasy points to opposing running backs. When he faced the Falcons a year ago, McCoy carried the ball 21 times for 64 yards and also had four catches for 21 yards.
Analysis: McCoy did not put up huge numbers against Atlanta a year ago but the Falcons allowed Bears RB Matt Forte rush for 68 yards with Week 1 with another 90 yards and a touchdown through the air. With as good as McCoy is in the passing game, he should be able to rack up some yards in Week 2. Consider McCoy a No. 1 Fantasy RB against the Falcons.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy averaged 7.4 yards per carry in Week 1 at St. Louis, totaling 104 yards on 14 carries. He scored twice in the game, on a 7-yard pass from Michael Vick in the first quarter and a 49-yard run in the fourth. McCoy caught two passes for 15 yards in the game.
Analysis: Most of the damage came on the 49-yard scamper for McCoy, but the running back did look his usual lively self in the running game. The Eagles threw more than they ran against the Eagles, but McCoy remains a true threat in both aspects of the team's highly potent offense. He found the end zone in Week 1 against a Rams defense that allowed just seven touchdowns to opposing RBs last season in 16 games. Continue to view him as a high-end No. 1 RB in all formats for his upcoming matchup in Atlanta.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy could find it hard to get into the end zone in the first game of the regular season at the Rams. He'll face a defense that allowed just seven touchdowns to opposing RBs in 16 games last year. Yards may be easier to come by, however. Last season, the Rams allowed an average of 113.1 rushing yards per game. That ranked them 17th in the NFL against the run.
Analysis: McCoy is not a running back that Fantasy owners are going to be looking to play based on matchups, but this does appear to be a game where he might need to rack up the yards both on the ground and in the passing game to contribute a productive week for Fantasy owners. A first rounder in just about all Fantasy drafts, keep your top choice in the active lineup against the Rams in Week 1.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy not only was healthy enough to play Thursday against the Steelers despite a minor leg injury, but he contributed every time he touched the ball. He was able to notch four carries for 25 yards and he added a 12-yard reception to his night. McCoy played in the first half in the loss.
Analysis: McCoy looked as healthy as he normally does on Thursday, dodging defenders every time he got the chance to. The leg injury was never considered to be serious, though Fantasy owners can breathe a bit easier knowing that the shifty back played in his normal role. McCoy remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB in all leagues, and he is worth drafting with a first-round pick.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy, walking gingerly, left the practice field with trainer Rick Burkholder on Monday morning. The two went into the trainer's tent, where Burkholder was seen working on the player's right leg.
Analysis: For now, this appears to be a very minor issue. We will continue to update you on his situation as it develops. The Eagles added RB Ronnie Brown on Tuesday to be McCoy's backup. This move impacts McCoy slightly since he now has a proven RB behind him, but Brown is not expected to take away a tremendous amount of touches from McCoy. He still remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB in all leagues, and he is worth drafting with a first-round pick. Brown becomes the handcuff option for McCoy, and he is worth drafting with a late-round pick if you take McCoy in Round 1.
News: The Eagles report Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with former Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown on a one-year deal. Brown is now expected to be the No. 2 RB in Philadelphia behind starter LeSean McCoy.
Analysis: This move impacts McCoy slightly since he now has a proven RB behind him, but Brown is not expected to take away a tremendous amount of touches from McCoy. He still remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB in all leagues, and he is worth drafting with a first-round pick. Brown becomes the handcuff option for McCoy, and he is worth drafting with a late-round pick if you take McCoy in Round 1.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid took part in a Q&A session with the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday, and he said he views RB LeSean McCoy as a full-time featured rusher. Said Reid: "I think last year LeSean showed that he could be a full-time RB and shoulder that load, and we'll continue to utilize him in that regard."
Analysis: McCoy reminded Fantasy owners of Brian Westbrook last year with his performance in his first season as starter with 1,080 rushing yards and seven touchdowns and 78 catches for 592 yards and two touchdowns with one fumble. McCoy proved he has 2,000-total yard potential with double digits in touchdowns. We expect him to improve in his third season, and he should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB worth a pick as early as sixth overall in standard leagues (maybe fifth overall in PPR formats).
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Eagles RB LeSean McCoy said he is out of shape compared to where his conditioning would normally would be as May turns to June. "I'm a couple pounds heavier than I want to be," McCoy said. "It's one of those things where you work out every day, but it's not the same. [Normally you would have] teammates pushing you, guys you got to war with out on the field, day in and day out, for practices and camp, and games. It isn't quite the same. I think everybody is affected a little bit. I'm still in good shape, but I was fatigued a little bit." McCoy has mostly been working out in Florida, but he flew home to Harrisburg, Pa., over the weekend and drove to South Jersey to get some reps with teammates. He said Tuesday was his first time running patterns and catching the ball this offseason. "I've just been doing a lot of lifting, running, conditioning. This is actually my first type of like, football workout," he said.
Analysis: This is the first player to admit that the lockout has hurt his conditioning, but we're not worried about McCoy since he has been working out and is now training with teammates. Once the season starts, McCoy should be fine. We consider him a No. 1 Fantasy RB coming into the season, and he's worth drafting toward the end of Round 1 in all formats.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy said he was going to undergo surgery, and Pro Football Talk reports that he'll have Lasik eye surgery to correct his vision.
Analysis: McCoy had 1,080 rush yards, 592 receiving yards and nine total touchdowns without the Lasik surgery -- so who knows how much more effective he'll be with perfect vision? McCoy is obviously one of the Eagles' top playmakers, and he hit that crucial 20-touch mark in six games (with a handful of 18- and 19-touch games along the way). Fantasy owners should be delighted to land McCoy with a Top 15 pick in all drafts including a Top 10 pick in PPR formats.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy totaled 82 yards from scrimmage in the Eagles' 21-16 loss to Green Bay in an NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday. McCoy found little room to round against a swarming Packers defense and finished with 46 rushing yards on 12 carries. His 3.8 yards per carry was his second-lowest output in the last nine games and his longest rush went for just nine yards. McCoy was targeted seven times by QB Michael Vick but hauled in just four receptions for 36 yards, the third game in a row he has garnered four catches.
Analysis: McCoy seemed frustrated against a Green Bay defense that created much confusion in the backfield and finished with a YPC average below 4.0 for the sixth time this season. The Packers allowed just 82 rushing yards and McCoy was nearly out-gained by Vick (33 yards) in Sunday's game. McCoy was also held without a touchdown for the fourth game in a row and committed his third fumble of the season. Despite the poor playoff performance, McCoy is a strong Fantasy option for next season and should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB in 2011 drafts.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy expects to see more action in the Wild Card game against the Packers than in recent weeks. "The 3-4 defense (that the Packers run) invites you to run the ball a little bit more," he said. "It forces you to run at them. You also want to keep the hits off Mike (Vick)." McCoy rushed for just 35 yards on seven carries in Week 1 against Green Bay, but he did have a rushing touchdown.
Analysis: The Packers were a middle of the road team against the run in 2010, allowing 114.9 rushing yards per game. However, they gave up just six rushing touchdowns. The Eagles will probably also use some dump-off passes to McCoy to try and keep the pressure off of Vick. He sounds confident that he will get his touches against Green Bay, so feel free to use McCoy in Fantasy playoff formats. McCoy will be a solid Fantasy RB on Draft Day next season.
News: With Philadelphia already locked into the No. 3 playoff seed in the NFC, RB LeSean McCoy was listed as a healthy scratch for Week 17 against Dallas. RB Jerome Harrison is expected to see the majority of the carries against the Cowboys and their 14th-ranked run defense.
Analysis: McCoy was expected to see at least some playing time in Week 17 but the Eagles obviously felt that it was unnecessary to risk injuring their star running back in a meaningless game. Fantasy owners knew better than to count on him for the season finale but he should be good to go for the playoffs. Be sure to have him on the bench against the Cowboys. McCoy had a breakout campaign in 2010 and will be a solid starting option in all Fantasy leagues next season.
News: CBS reports Eagles RB Jerome Harrison is expected to see the majority of carries over starter LeSean McCoy in Week 17 against the Cowboys.
Analysis: This doesn't mean McCoy is benched or won't see any carries, but with the Eagles locked into the third playoff spot there is no need for them to risk injury. McCoy torched Dallas for 153 total yards, including 149 on the ground, earlier in the year but we just can't expect that kind of output in Week 17. There is a lot of risk to starting McCoy in Week 17 since we don't know what kind of workload he will see.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy is having a breakout year but he might not be able to produce much in Week 17 against the Cowboys. Philadelphia is already locked into the third seed in the NFC and might use the season finale to rest some of their starters. Dallas ranks 14th in the league against the run, allowing over 107 yards per contest, and have given up an average of 16.3 Fantasy points to opposing running backs.
Analysis: McCoy torched Dallas for 153 total yards, including 149 on the ground, earlier in the year but Philadelphia might want to rest their starters in Week 17 as they will have their playoff game next weekend. Normally this would be a solid matchup for the 22-year-old but Fantasy owners should be weary to trust an uncertain option. If you must start McCoy against the Cowboys, consider him a No. 4 Fantasy RB or flex option.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy struggled to get anything going on the ground on Tuesday night in the Week 16 loss to Minnesota. The Eagles as a team came out quite flat on Tuesday and McCoy rushed for just 44 yards on 13 carries. He didn't even lead the team in rushing as Michael Vick had 63 yards on nine carries. McCoy added four catches for 41 yards. The 85 all-purpose yards for McCoy salvaged an otherwise poor game for him.
Analysis: The Eagles simply could not get anything going offensively against Minnesota in the Week 16 contest and McCoy's final numbers were better than he actually played in the game. Playing on Tuesday in the poor weather clearly had a poor effect on the Eagles, who must turn around and face the Cowboys in Week 17 on short rest now. The Eagles need a big game from McCoy in that one and he did rush for 149 yards the last time he faced Dallas in Week 14. Continue to expect the best out of McCoy and use him as a No. 1 Fantasy RB in the final regular-season game, if he plays. There is a chance he rests as the game is meaningless in the standings for the Eagles.
News: The Eagles-Vikings Sunday night game in Week 16 was postponed due to snow and moved to Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy will have to wait until Tuesday for his Week 16 performance. The snow is expected to be gone by Tuesday. The change in game date doesn't really change the Fantasy value for McCoy. The weather should be good by Tuesday and that might help his value, even.
Analysis: McCoy leads all NFL RBs in catches while he lies second in yards, and he has the chance to find space against the Vikings to add onto those totals. Not only do the Eagles have specific plays designed for the shifty RB to get the ball in space, but several RBs -- including Felix Jones, Danny Woodhead and Brandon Jackson -- have racked up at least 45 yards receiving against Minnesota. McCoy remains arguably the league's best receiving RB so he has a chance to gash the defense through the air. On the ground, he is still averaging 5.3 yards per carry, which ties him for third in the NFL among RBs with at least 100 rushing attempts. The versatile McCoy is always a threat, especially with all the defense's attention geared towards MVP candidate Michael Vick. Consider McCoy to be a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB on Tuesday.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has compiled 632 yards from scrimmage to go along with three touchdowns in the team's last five home games. In Week 16, the Eagles will again be at home as the Vikings come to town. Minnesota stops the run amongst the best teams in the NFL, allowing just over 100 yards per game. The Vikings have allowed just three RBs to eclipse the 100-yard mark against them, but five have totaled more than 100 yards. McCoy has done that nine times in 14 games, and in four of the last five.
Analysis: McCoy leads all NFL RBs in catches while he lies second in yards, and he has the chance to find space against the Vikings to add onto those totals. Not only do the Eagles have specific plays designed for the shifty RB to get the ball in space, but several RBs -- including Felix Jones, Danny Woodhead and Brandon Jackson -- have racked up at least 45 yards receiving against Minnesota. McCoy remains arguably the league's best receiving RB so he has a chance to gash the defense through the air. On the ground, he is still averaging 5.3 yards per carry, which ties him for third in the NFL among RBs with at least 100 rushing attempts. The versatile McCoy is always a threat, especially with all the defense's attention geared towards MVP candidate Michael Vick. Consider McCoy to be a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB on Sunday night.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy was limited to just 77 total yards in Week 15 at the Giants. He rushed the ball 10 times for 64 yards and was held to just 13 yards receiving on four catches. He failed to score a touchdown for the third time in his last four games.
Analysis: McCoy was held to 30 yards rushing on five attempts in first half that was absolutely dominated by a stifling Giants defense. With the Giants up 24-3 at the half, only an early attempt to establish the running game was made in the second half before the Eagles had to abandon the running game all together to mount a ferocious second-half comeback. The Giants did a great job neutralizing McCoy in the passing game, which has been one aspect of McCoy's game that has been tough to stop most of the year. Chalk the mediocre numbers up to a game in which the running game became a non-factor early and continue to view McCoy a big-play threat worthy of activating as a No. 1 RB in any league for Week 16 against the Vikings, a team with a good run defense that has been giving up yards on the ground of late.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy comes into Week 15 at the Giants on Sunday riding an impressive streak. McCoy has five games in a row with double digits in Fantasy points, and he's averaging 17 Fantasy points over that span. One of those games was a Week 11 matchup with the Giants in Philadelphia when he had 14 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown and five catches for 29 yards. McCoy has double digits in Fantasy points in two of three career meetings with the Giants.
Analysis: The Giants have done well in run defense this season, but they have allowed seven running backs to reach double digits in Fantasy points, including McCoy. The Giants have also allowed seven touchdowns to opposing running backs, including three in the past five games. McCoy is playing too well in all scoring leagues to consider him anything but a must-start Fantasy option. It isn't an easy matchup for him, but he's already shown once this year that he can have success against this defense.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy set a new career-high with 149 rushing yards in the Week 14 game against the Cowboys. He set the mark on just 16 carries, averaging 9.3 per attempt. McCoy didn't look like he was on the way to a big night in the first half, finishing with just 15 yards on six carries. But in the final two quarters, he exploded for 134 yards on 10 carries, including a 56-yard run in the third quarter. More importantly, he gashed Dallas on the game-sealing drive by moving the chains to run out the clock. “It was pretty sweet," McCoy said. "It shows the type of heart the offensive line has to come out and dominate when the defense knows they’re going to run the ball.” The second-year back usually impacts the passing game, but he just totaled 4 yards on three catches. He totaled at least 120 yards for the fourth straight game on Sunday night, and ran for more than 100 yards for the third time this season.
Analysis: McCoy started off slow while the Cowboys defense was fresh in the first half, but after QB Michael Vick and the offense began to throw the ball down-field, McCoy enjoyed some gaping holes to run through. Still, on the game's final drive he was the driving force behind Philly running the clock out when everybody in Texas Stadium knew who the ball was going to him. Dallas did a good job against him in the passing game, particularly LB Bradie James, who wrapped him up when it seemed like he was off to the races in the second half after hauling in a screen. McCoy will try to gash the Giants in Week 15; they allowed him to total 140 yards (111 rushing) and a touchdown when the two teams met in Week 11. We consider him to be a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into that matchup.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has totaled 100 yards in each of the last three games this season and has three touchdowns to go along with the yardage. In Week 14, he will try to build onto that streak against the Cowboys, whose run defense ranks 15th in the NFL, giving up 107.8 yards per game. But in McCoy's situation, the pass defense is just as important. Although Dallas ranks near the bottom of the NFL against the pass, opposing RBs have amassed just 19 catches against the Cowboys through 12 games, without a TD. McCoy has gotten his hands on 67 passes and has two receiving TDs. He has not been as fortunate against the Cowboys in three career games in either respect. McCoy has totaled just 82 yards rushing on 19 carries and 75 yards through the air on eight catches.
Analysis: McCoy leads all NFL RBs with 67 receptions. He's on pace to finish with 89 and 1,097 rushing yards, which would make him the second RB in team history with 80 catches and 1,000 yards rushing. Brian Westbrook, now with the 49ers, is the other. He did it in 2007. Though McCoy has not been an impact player against the Cowboys in the past, consider how different the Dallas defense is since the two teams met in the 2009 playoffs. The Cowboys were a top-10 unit last season and the Eagles were not as dynamic as they are this season with MVP-candidate Michael Vick at the helm. We like McCoy to erase his pedestrian past against Dallas in Week 14, consider him to be a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into the Sunday night matchup.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy turned in what is becoming his usual performance in the Week 13 game against the Texans. He racked up more than 100 combined yards rushing and receiving for the eighth time this season, 44 on the ground and 86 in the passing game -- the second highest through the air this season. McCoy scored on a 1-yard pass in the game's opening drive and toted the ball into the end zone on a 4-yard draw play in the second quarter. QB Michael Vick targeted McCoy a team-high (tied) eight times, and he hauled in all eight passes for the second straight week.
Analysis: McCoy was again more effective in the short-passing game over the run game. Still, he does enough on the ground to establish the team's threat on rush attempts. But when he can get his hands on the rock in space, there are few RBs who can extend a play as long as McCoy can. He took a screen for 40 yards on Thursday night to record his longest reception of the season. In Week 14, he will look to be a bit more apart of the run game against the Cowboys, who sport a below-average defense against the run and the pass altogether. It would be hard to consider McCoy as anything less than a No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into that matchup considering all the yards he has racked up in recent weeks to go along with his four total TDs in the last four games.
News: As expected Eagles RB LeSean McCoy is active for the Week 13 game against the Texans despite a shoulder issue. He has played with the injury in recent weeks and has not missed any practice time. McCoy is averaging more than nine yards per carry on his last 17 carries and he leads all NFL running backs in receptions (59), which also leads the team. On Thursday night, he will look to expand on those number against the Texans, who rank 10th in the league against the run. Against the pass they are next-to-last in the NFL and have allowed five different RBs to total 100 yards rushing and receiving.
Analysis: McCoy is quietly becoming QB Micheal Vick's security-blanket in tough spots. Last week, he was targeted a team-high nine times -- mostly on check-downs from Vick. His eight receptions were tied for the team lead with Jason Avant and also his second-most in a game this season. McCoy has combined for more than 100 yards seven times this season and has racked up seven TDs in the process. He has been consistent all season and we don't have any reason to believe he will slow down on Thursday night. Utilize McCoy as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into the matchup with the Texans.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy is averaging more than nine yards per carry on his last 17 carries and he leads all NFL running backs in receptions (59), which also leads the team. In Week 13, he will look to expand on those number against the Texans, who rank 10th in the league against the run. Against the pass they are next-to-last in the NFL and have allowed five different RBs to total 100 yards rushing and receiving.
Analysis: McCoy is quietly becoming QB Micheal Vick's security-blanket in tough spots. Last week, he was targeted a team-high nine times -- mostly on check-downs from Vick. His eight receptions were tied for the team lead with Jason Avant and also his second-most in a game this season. McCoy has combined for more than 100 yards seven times this season and has racked up seven TDs in the process. He has been consistent all season and we don't have any reason to believe he will slow down on Thursday night. Utilize McCoy as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB heading into the matchup with the Texans.
News: RB LeSean McCoy (shoulder) was a full participant in practice on Monday as the Eagles prepared for their Week 13 matchup against the Texans. McCoy had 10 carries for 53 yards in Week 12 and caught eight passes for 67 yards.
Analysis: After touchdowns in two consecutive games, McCoy failed to reach the end zone against the Bears on Sunday but was targeted a team-high nine times -- mostly on check-downs from QB Michael Vick. His eight receptions were tied for the team lead with Jason Avant and also his second-most in a game this season. McCoy should be good to go for Week 13 against a woeful Houston defense but with the short week, Fantasy owners should keep an eye on his status.
News: Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy tallied just 53 yards on 10 carries in the Eagles' Week 12 loss at Chicago on Sunday. He restored some value from his sub-par rushing performance by hauling in eight receptions for 67 yards. The Bears, who entered the game with the NFL's second-best rush defense, limited Philadelphia to 105 yards on the ground, its second-lowest output of the season.
Analysis: If not for McCoy's ability to catch the ball, Sunday would have been extremely disappointing for Fantasy owners. After touchdowns in two consecutive games, McCoy failed to reach the end zone against the Bears but was targeted a team-high nine times -- mostly on check-downs from QB Michael Vick. His eight receptions Sunday were tied for the team lead with Jason Avant and also his second-most in a game this season. McCoy should rebound in Week 13 against a woeful Houston defense that struggles against the run and pass. Consider him a strong Fantasy play against the Texans.
News: As expected, Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy will start in Week 12 against Chicago on Sunday. McCoy, who was probable for Sunday's game, had been hampered by a shoulder injury but still practiced in full Friday.
Analysis: McCoy will face the NFL's second-best rush defense in the Bears, who are allowing an average of just 78.0 yards on the ground per game this season. The dynamic back, who leads the Eagles with 1,107 total yards from scrimmage, should be considered a strong No. 2 Fantasy RB in Week 12.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy practiced in full again on Friday, his third straight day, and appears ready to face the Bears in Chicago in Week 12. McCoy's been bothered by a shoulder injury.
Analysis: The going won't be easy for McCoy as the Bears' run defense ranks second in the NFL, allowing 78.0 rush yards per game on average. In fact, that average has been helped by the team's last three games where they limited the Dolphins, Vikings and Bills to 120 yards and two touchdowns (that includes Adrian Peterson and Fred Jackson, by the way). McCoy should be considered a strong No. 2 Fantasy RB for his upcoming matchup.
News: After falling behind to the Giants 17-16 in the fourth quarter of the Week 11 matchup, the Eagles called on RB LeSean McCoy on a critical 4th-and-1, and the speedy-back delivered. He broke off a 50-yard touchdown run after QB Michael Vick bobbled the snap and got it out to him late. "We thought we could hit it if they pulled a zero blitz," coach Andy Reid said. "McCoy hit that hole like no other." He complemented that big conversion to go ahead with one that sealed the deal late in the game. McCoy broke off a 40-yard run with less than three minutes remaining, which helped the Eagles run down the clock and hold on for the win. McCoy finished the night with 111 yards on 14 carries and the score. He added two catches from Vick -- who targeted him four times -- that netted 29 yards.
Analysis: McCoy had been a more dangerous receiver over the course of the first ten games, but the two game-changing runs in the fourth quarter tipped the scale the other way on Sunday night. The 140 total yards were his second highest combined total of the season. Still, outside of the two big runs, McCoy carried the ball 12 times for 21 yards. In Week 12, he will try to put together four complete quarters of production against the Bears, who have allowed just two RBs to eclipse the 100-yard mark this season. Continue to view him the former Pittsburgh Panther as a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB heading into that matchup.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (shoulder) is active for the Week 11 game against the Giants, as expected. His opponent ranks third in the league against the run. McCoy is a receiving threat as well though, and RB Felix Jones gashed the Giants for 85 yards receiving last week. In fact, McCoy has been more valuable as a receiver and blocker of late than a ballcarrier. He has been very effective on screens, including one last week against the Redskins that went for 27 yards. He's got 34 catches in the last six games and is on pace to catch 82 passes this season. While he's averaging 4.7 yards per carry, he's got just one run of more than nine yards in his last 75 carries.
Analysis: The Eagles offense has changed a bit with the emergence of running QB Michael Vick. McCoy is used very much like former Eagles RB Brian Westbrook, but he doesn't get nearly as many touches with Vick hogging some of the carries. Still, McCoy is the seventh best Fantasy scorer at RB, so it's not like we have a lot of room to complain. Keep McCoy active in all Fantasy formats for Week 11.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (shoulder) practiced again Friday and is listed as probable for Week 11 vs. the Giants, who who rank third against the run. McCoy is a receiving threat as well though, and RB Felix Jones gashed the Giants for 85 yards receiving last week. In fact, McCoy has been more valuable as a receiver and blocker of late than a ballcarrier. He has been very effective on screens, including one last week against the Redskins that went for 27 yards. He's got 34 catches in the last six games and is on pace to catch 82 passes this season. While he's averaging 4.7 yards per carry, he's got just one run of more than nine yards in his last 75 carries.
Analysis: The Eagles offense has changed a bit with the emergence of running QB Michael Vick. McCoy is used very much like former Eagles RB Brian Westbrook, but he doesn't get nearly as many touches with Vick hogging some of the carries. Still, McCoy is the seventh best Fantasy scorer at RB, so it's not like we have a lot of room to complain. Keep McCoy active in all Fantasy formats for Week 11.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (shoulder) was back on the practice field for limited reps Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. Coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that McCoy should be available Week 11 against the Giants, who rank third against the run, but McCoy is a receiving threat as well. Felix Jones gashed the Giants for 85 yards receiving last week.
Analysis: McCoy got the day off Wednesday since Philly had a short turnaround after playing on Monday. If his status changes, we will let you know. The Eagles offense has changed a bit with the emergence of running QB Michael Vick. McCoy is used very much like former Eagles RB Brian Westbrook, but he doesn't get nearly as many touches with Vick hogging some of the carries. Still, McCoy is the seventh best Fantasy scorer at RB, so it's not like we have a lot of room to complain. Keep McCoy active in all Fantasy formats for Week 11 unless you hear otherwise.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (shoulder) sat out practice Wednesday, but coach Andy Reid said he should play Week 11 against the Giants. Reid was asked whether he's trying to preserve McCoy for the stretch run. "There's not a lot of preserving in the NFL, especially at this time of year," Reid said.
Analysis: The Eagles have a short turnaround after demolishing the Redskins on Monday night, so this just seems like a maintenance day for McCoy, who notched a receiving touchdown in Week 10. The Eagles offense has changed a bit with the emergence of a running QB like Michael Vick. McCoy is used very much like former Eagles RB Brian Westbrook, but he doesn't get nearly as many touches with Vick hogging some of the carries. Still, McCoy is the seventh best Fantasy scorer at RB, so it's not like we have a lot of room to complain. Keep McCoy active in all Fantasy formats for Week 11.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had a tough time finding much running room in Week 10 against the Redskins, but was able to record his first receiving touchdown of the season in the 59-28 rout. McCoy was on the receiving end of a Michael Vick shovel pass in the first quarter that he took in 11 yards for the score. He had just 43 yards rushing on 11 carries, but did have five receptions for 51 yards. He finished with a combined 16 touches for 94 yards and touchdown in the victory. However, after the game coach Andy Reid said McCoy has a sore shoulder but should be available to play in Week 11 against the Giants.
Analysis: McCoy wasn't able to get going on the ground on Monday night, but really didn't have too as Vick picked apart the Redskins in every way possible. Still, McCoy totaled 94 yards and was able to get Fantasy owners some points by scoring a touchdown. He has now racked up over 300 yards of total offense over his last three games and was finally able to get back into the end zone. As the featured back in Philadelphia's high-powered offense, McCoy should continue to see plenty of touches moving forward. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status this week to see if he will be able to play against the Giants. McCoy can be considered a No. 1 Fantasy RB, when healthy.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had his most productive game of the season in the Week 4 meeting with the Redskins, totaling 174 yards from scrimmage. In Week 10, the two teams meet up on Monday night, and McCoy will look for a repeat performance. The one thing he would like to capitalize on that he was unable to in Week 4, is finding the end zone. The Redskins have allowed just three total touchdowns to opposing RBs all season, but they have let two RBs eclipse the 100-yard mark against them (Brandon Jackson and Joseph Addai).
Analysis: McCoy had 12 receptions for 110 yards against the 'Skins in Week 4, both career-highs. He again could benefit in the passing game because Washington sports the NFL's 31st-ranked pass defense, and they have given up 400 yards receiving to opposing RBs. McCoy should be considered a high-end No.2 Fantasy RB for the Monday night matchup.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy almost logged his second 100 yard rushing game of the season in Week 9 against the Colts. McCoy had 16 carries for 95 yards -- a 5.9 average -- on Sunday, but did not score a touchdown. His long was a 62 yard scamper. He also was targeted four times by Michael Vick, catching three passes for 8 yards. With Vick back for the Eagles, McCoy was not the only dangerous runner for Philadelphia.
Analysis: McCoy didn't score or hit the century mark for Fantasy owners, but he still had a productive day. He'll lose some carries to Vick, but owners have to realize that having both in the game make each other better. McCoy and the Eagles face the Redskins in Week 10 -- a team he gained 64 yards on the ground and 110 yards receiving in the their first meeting back in Week 4. He failed to score in that game too, but Vick was not under center for that meeting. With 41 receptions on the year and 572 rushing yards, McCoy remains a No. 1 Fantasy RB option for Week 10. Washington entered Week 9 allowing more than 100 yards rushing and 280 yards passing per game.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy is one of two running backs in the NFL with more than 450 rushing yards and 250 receiving yards. Entering Week 9, McCoy has 477 yards on the ground and 293 receiving yards. Indianapolis is one of the worst teams in the league against the run, as they give up 133.1 yards on the ground per contest. McCoy has just one game over 100 yards this season, but his 38 receptions are tied for the best among running backs. He poses a threat to the Colts as they've been burned by good backs this season. The Colts have given up nine total touchdowns to opposing team's backs and an average of 23.4 Fantasy points per game, which is the fifth highest average in the NFL.
Analysis: McCoy leads the Eagles in rushing, but with Michael Vick at quarterback, he isn't the only big-time runner. Philadelphia needs consistency out of McCoy if they want to stay near the top of the NFC East. He has had more than 20 carries just once, but he is deadly out of the backfield. He is a valuable PPR running back option and is an overall No. 1 Fantasy RB option in all formats for Week 9.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy was limited to just 48 yards on the ground in Week 7 at Tennessee. However, he totaled 54 receiving yards with a team-high six catches and finished with 102 all-purpose yards. McCoy entered the game listed as probable on the injury report due to a rib injury, but did not appear affected by it at all during the game.
Analysis: McCoy ran well against the Titans, but the Eagles did not stick with the run much against a very stout run defense that entered play as the No. 8 NFL defense against the ground game. In fact, McCoy's 16 carries were the team's only runs by a running back all game. But this is no surprise to McCoy's owners as he has rushed for over 100 yards once and has cracked the 20-carry mark just once. The Eagles use the passing game as an extension of the running game and that is where McCoy pays off. He has a 12-catch, 110-yard receiving game under his belt already this season and does enough combined through the air and ground to equal the output of a solid No. 1 RB. You will need to look elsewhere in Week 8 as the Eagles will be on a bye, but McCoy should remain active in all leagues for Week 9 against Indianapolis and beyond.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (rib) was listed as active for Week 7 at Tennessee, as expected. He had been listed as probable on the injury report.
Analysis: The Titans have allowed the fourth fewest Fantasy points to opposing running backs in standard leagues heading into Week 7, so this isn't a great sign for McCoy or his Fantasy owners. They have allowed just one 100-yard rusher all year. We still consider McCoy, who has rushed for 429 yards and five touchdowns in six games, a viable play. However, he should be considered no more than a low-end No. 1 or a No. 2 option this week due to the matchup.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy returned to practice Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday because of a rib injury he suffered two weeks ago. It was just a precautionary measure and he'll play on Sunday at Tennessee. He will be up against a Titans defense that ranks eighth in the NFL against the run through six weeks. They have allowed just one rushing touchdown, fewest in the league.
Analysis: The Titans have allowed the fourth fewest Fantasy points to opposing running backs in standard leagues heading into Week 7, so this isn't a great sign for McCoy or his Fantasy owners. They have allowed just one 100-yard rusher all year. We still consider McCoy, who has rushed for 429 yards and five touchdowns in six games, a viable play. However, he should be considered no more than a low-end No. 1 or a No. 2 option this week due to the matchup.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (rib) took a rest day Wednesday as Philadelphia began preparations for its Week 7 game at Tennessee.
Analysis: McCoy didn't do a whole lot in a Week 6 rout of the Falcons and might find yards hard to come by again this Sunday against the Titans, who rank eighth against the run this season. He should be fine injury-wise for this matchup, so consider him a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 Fantasy RB for Week 7.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy, who was making his second straight start with a cracked rib Week 6 against the Falcons, didn't put up the same impressive numbers he did in his first. On a day the Eagles' passing game carried the team, McCoy ran 21 times for 64 yards and caught four passes for 21. He had 138 total yards and a touchdown last week at San Francisco.
Analysis: McCoy wasn't a disaster on Sunday, but he averaged only 3.0 yards per carry after averaging no less than 4.0 in any of his first four games. He might have been feeling the effects of the injury a little more this time around, as the Eagles used backup Eldra Buckley to run out the clock late in the fourth quarter. McCoy's injury is only going to improve as time goes on, so if he's been able to put up respectable numbers each of the last two weeks, you have no reason to shy away from him as a No. 1 Fantasy RB at Tennessee in Week 7. The Titans entered Week 6 allowing the 11th-most rushing yards per game.
News: The Eagles listed RB LeSean McCoy as active for Week 6 against the Falcons. McCoy, who has a cracked rib, was able to practice Thursday and Friday. He suffered the injury in Week 4 but was able to play Week 5 at San Francisco and had 138 total yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: McCoy faces a tougher test this week than he did last week, but he also said he's feeling much better. He was able to make it through last week's game with the injury -- and in impressive fashion -- so you should keep the breakthrough performer active as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy missed practice Wednesday because of a cracked rib but was able to practice in full on Thursday and Friday. He is expected to start Week 6 against the Falcons and is listed as probable on the team's official injury report. McCoy played last week at San Francisco with the injury and had 138 total yards and a touchdown. "I feel all right," McCoy said Thursday. "I feel a lot better this week than I did last week. I'm getting through it. By the bye week (Oct. 31), I'll be fine." But the 49ers rank 18th against the run; the Falcons rank eighth. Then again, McCoy is the kind of running back who's just as productive in the passing game as the running game. He ranks second among running backs with 28 receptions and fourth with 218 receiving yards.
Analysis: McCoy won over a lot of Fantasy owners with his performance last week despite a broken rib. "You've got to give him credit," coach Andy Reid said. "He's a tough kid. There was no doubt he was going to play. He went places a lot of people won't go with a broken rib and got 138 total yards." Even if the Falcons stuff him on the run -- which is far from a guarantee -- he'll still likely get plenty of yards as a receiver out of the backfield. He ranks second among running backs in total Fantasy points this season, so he's the kind of player you start regardless of matchups. He might not put up his usual numbers this week, especially if the newly acquired Jerome Harrison steals a couple touches, but he's still a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy missed practice Wednesday because of a cracked rib but was able to practice in full on Thursday and he is expected to start Week 6 against the Falcons even with the recent acquisition of Jerome Harrison from the Browns. McCoy played last week at San Francisco with the injury and had 138 total yards and a touchdown. "I feel all right," McCoy said Thursday. "I feel a lot better this week than I did last week. I'm getting through it. By the bye week (Oct. 31), I'll be fine." But the 49ers rank 18th against the run; the Falcons rank eighth. Then again, McCoy is the kind of running back who's just as productive in the passing game as the running game. He ranks second among running backs with 28 receptions and fourth with 218 receiving yards.
Analysis: McCoy won over a lot of Fantasy owners with his performance last week despite a broken rib. "You've got to give him credit," coach Andy Reid said. "He's a tough kid. There was no doubt he was going to play. He went places a lot of people won't go with a broken rib and got 138 total yards." Even if the Falcons stuff him on the run -- which is far from a guarantee -- he'll still likely get plenty of yards as a receiver out of the backfield. He ranks second among running backs in total Fantasy points this season, so he's the kind of player you start regardless of matchups. He might not put up his usual numbers this week, especially if Harrison steals a couple touches, but he's still a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (rib) sat out practice Wednesday, but is expected to play on Sunday vs. Atlanta.
Analysis: McCoy showed no ill-effects from his cracked rib in Week 5 when he totaled 138 yards and a touchdown. While this matchup is pretty tough, as the Falcons rank eighth against the run this season, McCoy should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB if he's active on Sunday.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy not only played in the Week 5 win over the 49ers, but he played well and was not slowed by the cracked rib he went into the game with. McCoy wore a flap jacket to protect the injury and he did not miss a beat as he totaled 138 yards and a touchdown in the victory. "A lot of guys were banged up, but we prepared all week," McCoy said. "It shows the type of heart they have, and I didn't want to let them down." 92 yards came on 18 carries, including a 29-yard TD run in the second quarter. McCoy added five catches for 46 yards. He now has five TDs on the ground in five games this season.
Analysis: McCoy showed no ill-effects from the cracked rib that limited him all week, forcing the Eagles to make him a game-time decision. The Eagles used McCoy on screens and draws to allow him to make plays in space to protect the rib, but he did have tough collisions throughout the contest. Coach Andy Reid wasted no time testing the injury out, as he called for McCoy to get the ball on the first play of the game, a draw that went for 8 yards. McCoy will look to play well in Week 6 against the Falcons, who have allowed Tim Hightower and Rashard Mendenhall to each eclipse the 100-yard mark and score a TD against them this year. McCoy should remain a No. 2 Fantasy RB in Week 6.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy will play in the Week 5 game at San Francisco despite a rib injury. The injury limited him in practice until Friday.
Analysis: The Eagles will try to manage yards on the ground against the Niners defense, ranked 16th against the run (allowing 108 yards per game). They have not allowed a 100-yard rusher this season, and they held Falcons RB Michael Turner to just 50 yards on the ground. However, the Chiefs' tandem of Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones each amassed more than 90 yards rushing against San Francisco.McCoy should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy RB in Week 5.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (rib) was back at practice Friday, and coach Andy Reid said his back should play a full game on Sunday against San Francisco. Last season against the 49ers, McCoy had a pair of touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. He rushed for 48 yards on nine carries while splitting carries. QB Kevin Kolb admires his running back playing through an injury. "He's tough as nails," Kolb said of McCoy. "I think we knew that long before, but he just proves it when he comes in last week and breaks it, in probably the second quarter I think, and never said a word about it. And of course, going and playing this week, too. It's a tribute to him and how bad he wants it and how bad we all want it. We're very focused to go win this game."
Analysis: At this point, McCoy looks like a textbook game-time decision, so be sure to check back here on Sunday at about 2:30 p.m. ET for the first word on whether McCoy is active or not. The Eagles will try to manage yards on the ground against the Niners defense, ranked 16th against the run (allowing 108 yards per game). They have not allowed a 100-yard rusher this season, and they held Falcons RB Michael Turner to just 50 yards on the ground. However, the Chiefs' tandem of Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones each amassed more than 90 yards rushing against San Francisco. If McCoy is out, Mike Bell would likely get the start against the 49ers. If McCoy is able to play on Sunday, he would be considered a No. 2 Fantasy RB.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (rib) did not practice for a second straight day Thursday as Philly continued preparation for their Week 5 game at San Francisco. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said there will be "decisions made very late in this week" about McCoy's status for Sunday. "Well, we'll see on (McCoy). He's day-to-day. He's a tough guy, now," Mornhinweg said. "I'll tell you what, you put the film on in that second half, you would have never thought that he had any type of injury at all. Tough guy. Give him credit for that. He played hard. He played physical, even when he was banged up just a bit there. I think (RB) Mike Bell's an outstanding back. He's ready to go. We also have a couple other guys that I don't want to get into quite yet, personnel-wise, but they'll be ready to go, as well." Last season against the 49ers, McCoy had a pair of touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving. He rushed for 48 yards on nine carries.
Analysis: At this point, McCoy looks like a textbook game-time decision, so be sure to check back here on Sunday at about 2:30 p.m. ET for the first word on whether McCoy is active or not. The Eagles will try to manage yards on the ground against the Niners defense, ranked 16th against the run (allowing 108 yards per game). They have not allowed a 100-yard rusher this season, and they held Falcons RB Michael Turner to just 50 yards on the ground. However, the Chiefs' tandem of Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones each amassed more than 90 yards rushing against San Francisco. If McCoy is out, Mike Bell would likely get the start against the 49ers. If McCoy is able to play on Sunday, he would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday there's a "pretty good chance" RB LeSean McCoy (broken rib) will play in Week 5 at San Francisco. McCoy did not practice.
Analysis: McCoy was injured in Week 4 against the Redskins in Week 4, and his status for Week 5 at San Francisco will likely be questionable depending on what he's able to do in practice over the next couple of days. McCoy had 16 carries for 64 yards and caught 12 passes for 110 yards against the Redskins. If McCoy is out, Mike Bell would likely get the start against the 49ers. If McCoy is able to play on Sunday, he would be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy has a "rib fracture," according to coach Andy Reid at his Monday press conference. McCoy was injured in Sunday's game against the Redskins in Week 4, and his status for Week 5 at San Francisco will likely be questionable depending on what he's able to do in practice. McCoy had 16 carries for 64 yards and caught 12 passes for 110 yards against the Redskins. "He played through it and didn't complain," Reid said. "He's a pretty tough kid." If McCoy is out, Mike Bell would likely get the start against the 49ers. "We also have confidence in Mike if he can get in there and play if needed," Reid said.
Analysis: Keep an eye on McCoy to see if he's able to play against the 49ers. McCoy would be considered a must-start Fantasy RB if he's able to play against the 49ers, but this rib injury could keep him out. Consider adding Bell as an insurance policy in case McCoy isn't able to play Sunday night.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy led his team in both rushing and receiving yards in Week 4 against the Redskins. He carried the ball 16 times for 64 yards and caught 12 of the 15 passes he was targeted for, gaining another 110 yards through the air. After QB Michael Vick left in the first quarter with an injury to his ribs and chest, Kevin Kolb came in and targeted McCoy more often. He was injured at the end of a 9-yard run right before halftime but was able to return. McCoy also lost a fumble in the 17-12 loss.
Analysis: After a slow game against Jacksonville last week, McCoy was heavily involved in the offensive game for Philadelphia in Week 4. Kolb looked rusty after coming into the game and threw a lot of check-down passes to the 22-year-old. The Redskins were able to stuff the run for most of the first half but McCoy was able to make some plays after halftime. It will be interesting to see who will be the quarterback next week against the 49ers, but it shouldn't really effect McCoy's production. Fantasy owners should continue to view the former Pitt Panther as a No. 1 option heading into Week 5.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had a slow game last Sunday but should have better success against the Redskins in Week 4. In two games against Washington last season, the 22-year-old carried the ball 31 times for 113 yards and caught nine passes for another 55 yards. The Redskins rank 11th in the league against the run but are giving up an average of 17.33 Fantasy points to running backs per game. McCoy has 209 yards rushing with four touchdowns on the year.
Analysis: McCoy had a breakout game in Week 2 but was unable to get much going against the Jaguars last Sunday. That shouldn't be a problem this week as the Redskins will likely be overwhelmed with the Eagles passing game so much that McCoy should be able to find some room to run. Washington gave up 133 yards rushing, including two touchdowns, on the ground last week. McCoy has done a solid job of taking over for Brian Westbrook and should continue to be viewed as a No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 4.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had a hard time getting going against the Jaguars in Week 3. The 22-year-old rushed the ball 11 times for 54 yards in the 28-3 win. He averaged 4.9 yards per carry and had a long run of 18. He was also targeted four times by QB Michael Vick in the game, catching two passes for 7 yards.
Analysis: After finishing with 16 carries for 120 yards and three touchdowns a week ago against the Lions, Fantasy owners were hoping for more of the same out of McCoy in Week 3. That obviously didn't happen as the Jaguars did a nice job of clogging up the run against the Eagles. They didn't fare as well against the pass but McCoy did not receiving many opportunities in the passing game either and Vick took over. He should be able to get back on track in Week 4 against the Redskins as Washington gave up 133 yards rushing, including two touchdowns, on the ground on Sunday. Fantasy owners should continue to view McCoy as a solid No. 2 option.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had a career game in Week 2 and should be able to have a similar performance against the Jaguars in Week 3. He rushed of a career high 120 yards of 16 carries against the Lions last Sunday, including three touchdowns. He faces a Jacksonville defense that has given up an average of 113 yards on the ground so far with three touchdowns, including 152 yards rushing against the Chargers last week.
Analysis: McCoy did not miss FB Leonard Weaver at all in Week 2 and should be able to put up similar, if not better, numbers against the Jaguars in Week 3. Along with his running ability, McCoy was caught nine passes out of the backfield already for 55 yards. Jacksonville has been susceptible in that area of defense, giving up 119 yards receiving to opposing teams running backs. Even with the Kevin Kolb/Michael Vick controversy going on in Philly, it really does not effect McCoy's value. Continue to view him as a must-start in all leagues against the Jaguars in Week 3.
News: It was the battle of the running backs in the Week 2 showdown between the Eagles and Lions. While Detroit rookie Jahvid Best was having his breakout game with three touchdowns, Eagles second-year back LeSean McCoy made sure not to be overlooked. McCoy also totaled three scores -- all on the ground -- while he had the first 100-yard rushing game of his career. “It takes you back to high school, counting touchdowns," McCoy said. "It’s all about having fun. I felt like everyone in the huddle was the motor and the determination to get to the end zone. I just rode them.” McCoy scored his first touchdown on a 14-yard run in the second quarter. He added his second score on a 4-yard run in the third quarter and capped the scoring for Philadelphia with a 46-yard score in the fourth quarter. McCoy finished with 16 carries for 120 yards and four catches for 8 yards.
Analysis: Before McCoy had his 46-yard score in the fourth quarter he had a 35-yard run negated by a penalty or he would have had an even bigger day for Fantasy owners. Still, it's hard to complain with what he put on the field in Week 2. McCoy looked like a vintage Brian Westbrook when he was in the heyday with the Eagles. Andy Reid is anticipating Kevin Kolb (concussion) returning at quarterback for Philadelphia in Week 3 against the Jaguars, but no matter who is under center for the Eagles, McCoy will be a big part of the game plan. Make sure to start him in Week 3.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy heads into Week 2 against the Lions without one of his most important weapons -- fullback Leonard Weaver. Weaver is out for the season after tearing his ACL in Week 1 against the Packers. Weaver is one of the best blocking fullbacks in the NFL, so now that he is gone, Philadelphia is expected to line up with a lot of three- and four-wide receiver sets. McCoy, who has never faced the Lions in his career, is about to challenge a defense that allowed 79 rushing yards, 195 receiving yards and two touchdowns to Bears running backs in Week 1.
Analysis: Matt Forte absolutely chewed up the Lions in Week 1, totaling 151 receiving yards out of the backfield. The Eagles love to throw to the running back, so McCoy might be able to break off a few big plays in Week 2. He didn't rush for many yards (35) against the Packers, but McCoy still found the end zone. He is one of the Eagles' top offensive weapons and a solid No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 2.
News: Eagles second-year RB LeSean McCoy did a little bit of everything in Week 1 against the Packers. He carried the ball seven times for 35 yards and caught all five passes thrown his way for 47 yards. McCoy had a 1-yard touchdown run taken away from him in the third quarter as the play was called back on a holding penalty. He would find the end zone again, two plays later, this time with no penalties. His touchdown cut the lead to 20-10. The only Philly player to have success against the Packers defense was QB Michael Vick.
Analysis: McCoy had a tough matchup against the Packers defense, but should his versatility has he led the team in receptions and receiving yards. With Leonard Weaver going down with a torn ACL and likely done for the year, McCoy will have one less person to take touches away from him in the red zone. With the Eagles taking on Detroit in Week 2, McCoy should be considered a low-end No. 1 RB option. The Lions gave up 463 total yards to the Bears in Week 1. If McCoy can have a day like Matt Forte did, Fantasy owners will be more than pleased.
News: Philadelphia had a changing of the guard this offseason as LeSean McCoy takes over as the No. 1 RB option. He put up solid numbers while sharing time at running back last season, but the Eagles released veteran Brian Westbrook. His first task isn't an easy one as the Eagles host the Packers in Week 1. Green Bay led the league in rushing defense at 83.3 yards per game in 2009. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhineg thinks the second-year back is ready for the challenge. "It's 180 degrees different from last year. He was still in the learning process then and he's very comfortable right now," Mornhineg said. The coordinator thinks his offensive line has the opportunity to be one of the best in the league, which would also help out McCoy.
Analysis: McCoy should get the lion share of carries for the Eagles, but Mike Bell could carve out some nice playing time. Fullback Leonard Weaver could sneak some goal line touches away from McCoy as well. The second-year back ran for 637 yards and four touchdowns, as well as grabbing 40 receptions for 308 yards. The young running back should be viewed as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option heading into Week 1. McCoy holds more value in leagues where players are rewarded for receptions, so keep that in mind too.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy took a Michael Vick handoff 18 yards for a score Friday night against the Chiefs, easily his highlight of the preseason so far. He followed fullback Leonard Weaver, bounced off one of his linemen blocking a few yards downfield and scampered the rest of the way for paydirt. He finished with 28 yards on five carries with the score along with an 8-yard reception.
Analysis: McCoy gave way to Mike Bell in the second quarter and had a relatively easy outing for his third preseason game. Clearly the Eagles wanted to rest their young rusher and save his best work for the season. McCoy is a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB, especially in leagues where receptions count. Bell could figure into the mix as a goal-line option for the Eagles, and that could sting McCoy's overall stats, but he should still be plenty productive. Look for him starting in late Round 3.
News: Eagles second-year RB LeSean McCoy played in Friday night's preseason game at Cincinnati as expected despite suffering a quad injury in practice. McCoy had six carries for 20 yards and one catch for 9 yards.
Analysis: We expect McCoy to play well in 2010, and he should be considered a breakout Fantasy RB. The presence of Mike Bell to steal short-yardage touchdowns is disconcerting, but McCoy should still eat up plenty of yards. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy RB in all leagues, and he's worth drafting in Round 3 or 4, with his value slightly higher in leagues where receptions count.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy did not practice Monday due to a quad contusion following a collision in practice with LB Ernie Sims on Sunday. No timetable has been given for his return, but he should be back in action sooner than later.
Analysis: McCoy is expected to be a big part of the Eagles offense this season -- the guy is a Brian Westbrook clone and should see plenty of carries and receptions. The presence of Mike Bell to steal short-yardage touchdowns is disconcerting, but McCoy should still eat up plenty of yards. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy RB in all leagues, worth a third- or fourth-round pick depending on the size of your league and whether receptions count. We'll keep tabs on McCoy's status for you and deliver the latest when we get it.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had eight carries for 30 yards in Friday's preseason opener against Jacksonville. This was McCoy's first chance to open the season as the starter with Brian Westbrook no longer with the team. McCoy is having a good training camp, and he's ready to replace Westbrook as the No. 1 option in 2010.
Analysis: McCoy has the chance for a breakout year in his second season in the NFL. He is a good runner and receiver, and he showed that as a rookie in 2009 with 637 rushing yards and four touchdowns and 40 catches for 308 yards. In Westbrook's second year with the Eagles in 2003 he had 613 rushing yards and seven touchdowns and 37 catches for 332 yards for four touchdowns, so McCoy is already on pace to follow in Westbrook's shoes. From 2004-08, Westbrook had at least 1,200 total yards, 60 catches and seven touchdowns each year, so coach Andy Reid knows how to get the most of speedy running backs who can catch the ball. It's not unrealistic to expect those stats for McCoy this season. He'll lose some carries to Mike Bell, especially in the red zone, and there's some concern about Kevin Kolb replacing Donovan McNabb and how the offense will run. But McCoy should live up to the lofty expectations and be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy running back to start the season. He's worth drafting as early as Round 3 in all leagues.
News: Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg expects RB LeSean McCoy to take a big step in his second year based on what he's seen in training camp thus far. “It’s night and day," Mornhinweg said of McCoy's performance compared to his rookie camp. "He’s so much more comfortable. He knows the offense and he’s got game experience, so his confidence is at a high level.”
Analysis: McCoy is also the starting tailback this season with Brian Westbrook out of the picture. While he'll lose some carries to backup Mike Bell and FB Leonard Weaver, especially near the goal line, McCoy should catch plenty of passes out of the backfield in this offense. We like him as a No. 2 Fantasy RB.
News: Former Eagles RB Duce Staley, who was at training camp practice on Wednesday, paid second-year RB LeSean McCoy a lofty compliment. "He reminds me a lot of (Brian) Westbrook when he first got here," Staley said.
Analysis: Those are big shoes for McCoy to fill, but he's hopeful to replace Westbrook and play at the same level. We like McCoy as a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB, and he's worth drafting as early as Round 3 in all leagues. McCoy will share carries with Mike Bell, but McCoy is clearly the featured back.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy is back on the field Thursday after missing the last six practices with a sore ankle. This is their final minicamp practice of the year. The next time they get together as a team will be for the start of training camp July 26.
Analysis: This is a good sign that McCoy is back before the start of training camp, and he should be back at 100 percent by the end of July. We like McCoy as a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB this year as he steps into Brian Westbrook's starting spot. McCoy will share carries with Mike Bell, but McCoy is clearly the featured back. He is worth drafting as early as Round 3 in all leagues.
News: With RB LeSean McCoy (ankle) sidelined, veteran Mike Bell is running with the first team for the Eagles. McCoy missed action last week with a sore ankle. The injury is not considered serious and the Eagles are more than likely playing it safe with their primary ball carrier.
Analysis: We don't like the fact McCoy will have to share carries with Bell, namely in the red zone, but there's no denying the number of total touches he should end up with so long as he stays healthy. A clone of Brian Westbrook in many ways, we see McCoy as a middle- to low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick in Round 3 in drafts this summer.
News: The Delaware Daily Times reports Eagles RB LeSean McCoy sat out practice Friday with an ankle injury. The injury is believed to be minor, but coach Andy Reid hasn't decided if McCoy will participate in OTA workouts next week, the last team practices before training camp begins July 26.
Analysis: McCoy should be fine for the start of training camp, but continue to monitor his progress. He has the chance for a big season in 2010 with Brian Westbrook no longer in Philadelphia. McCoy is expected to share carries with Mike Bell, but McCoy has more upside. He is worth drafting as early as Round 2 or 3 in all leagues as long as this ankle injury isn't a problem.
News:LeSean McCoy knows he's a big part of the Eagles' youth movement on offense, but with that comes big expectations. McCoy told CBSSports.com recently that the coaches are asking a lot of him this season, but he's ready thanks to having a year under his belt. McCoy also reminded us of who he'll share the ball with: Leonard Weaver and newcomer Mike Bell, whom he expects to work near the goal line. "I think Coach Reid is a fair coach, and the good thing is that we've got Weaver and we've got Bell for the power game," McCoy said. "Bell did a great job in short yardage with the Saints. So I think we got him for short yardage and to handle that, which is fine because I'm all about the team. ... I guess I've got to break some long ones then."
Analysis: McCoy also told us he has very high confidence in new QB Kevin Kolb and has set a personal goal of 1,200 total yards for the upcoming season. We don't like the fact he'll have to share carries with Bell and Weaver, namely in the red zone, but there's no denying the number of total touches he should end up with so long as he stays healthy. A clone of Brian Westbrook in many ways, we see McCoy as a middle- to low-end No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick in Round 3 in drafts this summer. To read more from McCoy, check out our feature on him.
News: The Saints didn't match the Eagles' one-year offer for RB Mike Bell, meaning that the rusher will work in the Philadelphia backfield in 2010. He's expected to aid in the rushing workload behind LeSean McCoy, though he could fill in as a short-yardage option including at the goal line.
Analysis: We figured McCoy wouldn't be leaned on as an every-down back, so his Fantasy value doesn't change much from where we sit. Look for Bell to swipe as many as 10 touches per game with potential goal-line duties. That leaves McCoy as a candidate for well over 1,000 total yards, but with only a handful of touchdowns. Figure him to be no better than a mid-level No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between late Round 3 and early Round 5 in all leagues.
News: With the Eagles announcing the release of veteran RB Brian Westbrook, it appears that second-year running back LeSean McCoy will be in line to start for the Eagles in 2010. Westbrook's salary for 2010 combined with the concussions he suffered last year and the decline of his production made him expendable. McCoy, who has had a full season in the Philadelphia offense and made four starts last season, will take over in the backfield according to head coach Andy Reid. "That's who's going to take the ball from here," Reid said of McCoy.
Analysis: It remains to be seen just how much work McCoy takes on. Last year McCoy struggled at times and gave way to Leonard Weaver in some game situations, and there are already rumors that the Eagles will bring in someone else to replace Westbrook (LaDainian Tomlinson might top the list). But McCoy will definitely see plenty of playing time in 2010, making him the most appealing Eagles rusher at this point in the offseason. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy RB worth a pick between Rounds 4 and 5.
News: Eagles QB Donovan McNabb said in an interview with CBSSports.com that he's fond of RB LeSean McCoy. While it's unknown what's going to happen with Brian Westbrook this offseason -- he could retire, which is a report, or the Eagles might decide to cut him and go in a different direction -- McNabb said McCoy could handle the load as the starter. "He's an outstanding talent," McNabb said of McCoy. "I think he can (do well as the starter). This offseason is going to be very important for him." Fullback Leonard Weaver also spoke highly of McCoy, who ran for 637 yards and four touchdowns and caught 40 passes for 308 yards as a rookie in 2009. "The guy is going to grow tremendously," Weaver said. "He showed tremendous strides and steps as a player."
Analysis: McCoy's Fantasy value is tied to Westbrook and what he decides to do. Westbrook's future came into question after concussions caused him to miss seven games this season. Westbrook, 30, finished with 274 yards on 61 carries and was spelled or replaced by McCoy. If Westbrook is not with the Eagles in 2010 then McCoy should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy RB in all leagues worth a pick as early as Round 4. If Westbrook is back, then consider McCoy a No. 3 Fantasy RB with upside worth a pick in Round 6. Either way, McCoy is someone to target on Draft Day, and look for him to be a significant contributor to the Eagles offense.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy totaled one carry for 4 yards during a Week 17 loss to the Cowboys. He also had two catches for 5 yards. McCoy finished his rookie season with 637 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
Analysis: McCoy never had a 100-yard rushing performance in his rookie season, although he came close in Week 11 against the Bears (99 rushing yards). But he did prove he could be an every-down back in the NFL in the games he played for the oft-injured Brian Westrbook. It will be interesting to see how Philly treats McCoy heading into 2010. There is a chance he could overtake Westbrook next season. Consider McCoy a No. 3 Fantasy RB or flex option on Draft Day 2010 with room to improve.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy totaled six carries for 27 yards during a Week 16 win against the Broncos. His longest carry went 11 yards. McCoy also had one reception for 39 yards, but he failed to score.
Analysis: McCoy came off the bench in Week 16 as Brian Westbrook returned from a concussion. McCoy still saw touches out of the backfield, but much less than in the previous weeks. Even when Westbrook was out, McCoy was losing touches to Leonard Weaver. He has had a good rookie season, but McCoy definitely hasn't been a reliable Fantasy option. McCoy is at best a No. 3 Fantasy RB or flex option for Week 17 against Dallas. McCoy had 54 rushing yards in his first game against Dallas but that was sans Westbrook.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is active for Week 16 vs. Denver. Westbrook, who went through a full week of practice and was listed as probable, missed the last five games.
Analysis: The Eagles have won without Westbrook, but they are certainly glad to get one of their top playmakers back in the lineup. However, we still expect to see LeSean McCoy and Leonard Weaver involved on offense. Starting any Eagles running back comes with some risk this week, and that's regardless of their opponent, which happens to be the struggling Broncos. Consider Westbrook and McCoy No. 3 Fantasy RBs while Weaver shouldn't be considered in any standard formats. No Eagles back might see more than a dozen touches or so.
News: Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Monday that he expects RB Brian Westbrook to play next Sunday vs. Denver. Westbrook has missed 7 of the last 8 games with a concussion. Rookie LeSean McCoy has been the primary replacement for Westbrook with Leonard Weaver also pitching in. "He'll be pretty fresh," Reid said of Westbrook. "He'll have fresh legs out there. Obviously he's not going to play the whole game. [We will] make sure we keep track of how many plays he plays if it comes down to that."
Analysis: We could see the Eagles' backfield move to a three-headed monster with Westbrook joining McCoy and Weaver. That makes for a messy Fantasy situation since no single running back will have a carved out role with a certain amount of carries. What would make sense is having Weaver in short-yardage and goal-line duty with Westbrook starting and McCoy giving him breathers and saving his legs for the fourth quarter. Starting any Eagles running back comes with some risk this week, and that's regardless of their opponent, which happens to be the struggling Broncos. Consider Westbrook and McCoy No. 3 Fantasy RBs while Weaver shouldn't be considered in any formats. No Eagles back might see more than a dozen touches or so.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy scored a late 2-yard touchdown in the 4th quarter of the Eagles' playoff-clinching win over the 49ers in Week 15. McCoy only saw nine carries in the game for 48 yards. He added three catches for 8 yards. McCoy set the Eagles single-season record for yards rushing by a rookie. He passed Correll Buckhalter, who had 586 yards in 2001.
Analysis: McCoy got into the end zone for the first time since Week 11 on Sunday against the 49ers but he still saw far fewer touches than did Leonard Weaver. It seems clear that Weaver is the go-to running back and McCoy the lightning-quick change of pace. Playing a decent defense against Denver in Week 16, we can only call McCoy a No. 3 Fantasy RB, at best.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy started Sunday's game at the Giants with Brian Westbrook (concussion) out again, but McCoy struggled for the second game in a row. Last week at Atlanta, McCoy was limited to six carries for 2 yards and caught three passes for 24 yards. Against the Giants, McCoy had 10 carries for 28 yards and caught four passes for 26 yards.
Analysis: McCoy was outplayed by RB/FB Leonard Weaver, who had nine carries for 33 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for 8 yards. We'll find out if Westbrook is going to return in Week 15 against San Francisco, but McCoy might be hitting the rookie wall. Still, if he's the starter against the 49ers then McCoy should be considered no worse than a No. 3/flex option against San Francisco based on his previous production and his starting role in the Eagles offense. If Westbrook is back then McCoy's value would drop to a low-end No. 3 RB.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook was ruled out for the team's Week 14 game against the Giants, meaning that LeSean McCoy will once again start in his place. McCoy has seen some of his workload go to RB/FB Leonard Weaver, but with the Eagles' strong history of running well at Giants Stadium, McCoy should have a shot to do well.
Analysis: McCoy had 82 rush yards, 10 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Giants in Week 8 and should be primed to play well again here. Expect him to produce like a No. 2 Fantasy RB.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook was limited in practice again Thursday while he's dealing with a concussion and again worked with the scout team. But offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg won't rule him out for Sunday's game at the Giants. "He's got a chance to be there," Mornhinweg said Thursday.
Analysis: We'll continue to monitor Westbrook's status and see what happens Friday, but we don't expect him to play against the Giants. Still, if he continues to make progress, the Eagles might make him active. That said, we wouldn't advise using Westbrook this week even if he plays unless the Eagles say he will get the majority of touches. If Westbrook is out then LeSean McCoy would start against the Giants.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook went on HBO's Joe Buck Live on Tuesday and expressed concern over his future in football. "I'm worried about it," Westbrook said. "Concussions have been all over the headlines and all over the papers, and it has been on the top of my mind since the Redskins game on the 26th of October." Westbrook has missed three straight games, but he hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Giants. He returned to practice Wednesday, but the Eagles plan to be cautious with him. Coach Andy Reid said Westbrook worked with the scout team. Westbrook says he feels pretty good and he isn't "scared" to play, though he's concerned about the possible long-term effects. Westbrook says doctors have assured him his chances of sustaining another concussion won't increase if he's fully healed when he returns.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Westbrook throughout the week at practice. If he's able to go through practice Thursday and Friday then he could be cleared to play. We would be surprised to see him getting the majority of carries, but it's definitely a situation to monitor. If Westbrook is out then rookie LeSean McCoy would again start against the Giants.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy struggled Sunday at Atlanta. McCoy had six carries for 2 yards and caught three passes for 24 yards.
Analysis: McCoy has done well this season when starting for Brian Westbrook (concussion), but he had a subpar game against the Falcons. The key for McCoy is when he gets at least 10 carries. Coming into this game, McCoy had six games with at least 10 carries, and in five of those games he's had at least 100 total yards or a touchdown. In five games in November, McCoy had double digits in Fantasy points four times. Hopefully he can get back to that level in Week 14 at the Giants, and Westbrook is expected to be out again. If Westbrook is out as expected then consider McCoy a No. 2 Fantasy RB against the Giants
News: Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will be re-examined this week after missing the last two games with his second concussion of the season. He's expected to miss at least two more games. The team expects Westbrook to see specialists this week in Pittsburgh; the doctors said they wanted to see Westbrook 2-3 weeks after their previous exam Nov. 18. "I'm not sure exactly what step the doctor will take with him," Reid said. "I don't know that. We'll see what phase the doctor feels he's at and the doctor will determine what he will do. If that's going back on the field, we'll do that. If that's more conditioning work in the weight room, we'll do that." Westbrook experienced a mild headache last week after a workout.
Analysis: Continue to keep Westbrook benched in all Fantasy leagues since it appears he won't be playing again for a couple of more games, if at all. LeSean McCoy has emerged as a suitable replacement for him not just with the Eagles but in Fantasy Football as well. Consider him a No. 2 Fantasy rusher at the Falcons in Week 13.
News: Philadelphia RB LeSean McCoy rushed 17 times for 76 yards and caught four passes for 25 more yards during the Week 12 win over Washington on Sunday. McCoy did not score in the game.
Analysis: The Eagles' starter with Brian Westbrook out should once again be the man in Week 13 at Atlanta. The Falcons are not very good against the run. McCoy rushed for 99 yards with a score in Week 11 against the Bears and has been solid in the passing game as well for Donovan McNabb. McCoy definitely remains a quality starting option for Week 13 at Atlanta.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy has done a great job replacing the injured Brian Westbrook (concussion) heading into Week 12 against Washington. He has five games with at least 10 carries, and in four of those games he's had at least 100 total yards or a touchdown. The one game he didn't reach that mark was Week 7 at Washington, which was the game Westbrook first got hurt. McCoy had 14 carries for 37 yards and five catches for 30 yards, and he will look to make up for that performance this week.
Analysis: The Redskins have allowed three running backs (Michael Turner, Knowshon Moreno and Marion Barber) to gain over 100 total yards in three games since that meeting, and McCoy should follow suit. He remains a quality starting Fantasy option against Washington.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy continues to play well with Brian Westbrook (concussion) out. McCoy had 20 carries for 99 yards and a touchdown Sunday at Chicago. He also lost a fumble. This was the fifth game McCoy has had at least 10 carries, and four of the five times he's had at least 90 total yards or a touchdown.
Analysis: Westbrook is expected to miss the next two games against Washington and Atlanta, so McCoy should continue to thrive. McCoy faced the Redskins in Week 7 in the game where Westbrook first got injured. He had 14 carries for 37 yards and five catches for 30 yards -- the lone time he did not reach 90 total yards or a touchdown when he got double digits in carries. Look for McCoy to make up for that performance by playing like a starting Fantasy RB in Week 12.
News: With Brian Westbrook sidelined after sustaining two concussions in three weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles are turning to LeSean McCoy in a backfield where the most experienced ball carrier is a fullback. Westbrook won't play against the Bears, and it's unknown if he'll return at all this season. McCoy's biggest adjustment has been pass-blocking and picking up blitzes. He's also had some issues with ball security. He must improve in both areas if the Eagles are going to rely on him to fill Westbrook's shoes. "His maturation rate has been accelled due to what Brian has gone through and that started back up at camp," Reid said. "He's handled it well. I think he feels good physically right now. He's not banged up or nicked up. I think he's okay there. I had a chance to meet with him on Monday and sit down and talk to him a little bit. I think he's in a good place that way. He's excited about the opportunity this week to jump in there and be the guy."
Analysis: McCoy has a good enough matchup against the Bears in Week 11 to consider him useful as a No. 2 Fantasy running back. He should see at least 15 touches in the game. If you need him as a replacement for Westbrook, or if you have been stashing him on your bench and need him as a fill-in, you can safely start him knowing he'll see the majority of carries.
News: As expected, Eagles RB Brian Westbrook has been ruled out for Week 11 at Chicago after suffering his second concussion. Head coach Andy Reid announced it on his radio show Monday night; LeSean McCoy is expected to start in Westbrook's place. "Obviously, we're going to check with experts and make sure that we listen to them like we did before," Reid said. "We took every precautionary measure that we could before and it happened again."
Analysis: ESPN has reported that Westbrook will see a concussion specialist in Pittsburgh, a signal that his career might come to an end as others have seen specialists and been advised not to play. Between Westbrook's concussions and his ineffective play for much of the season (just one 100-total-yard game and two total touchdowns), we could be seeing a real changing of the guard in Philadelphia. Expect to have Westbrook on your bench for the foreseeable future while McCoy surges into No. 2 Fantasy RB territory for Week 11.
News:Brian Westbrook's status is uncertain after the running back sustained another concussion in Philadelphia's 31-23 loss at San Diego in Week 10. Westbrook was playing his first game after sitting out two because of a concussion suffered at Washington but was injured in the third quarter Sunday on a screen play in which he was caught between a block by Eagles receiver Jason Avant and Chargers safety Eric Weddle. Eagles coach Andy Reid said the team will take precautions with Westbrook and it's too early to tell when Westbrook will return, if at all. "Football right now for Brian Westbrook is not the important thing," Reid said Monday. "It's making sure that we get him analyzed, tested and taken care of and then we'll go from there. Not that we didn't do that before. We took every precautionary measure that we could before and it happened again. Obviously we're going to check with experts and make sure that we listen to them like we did before. The No. 1 thing is Brian's health. You can put football aside and make sure that he's taken care of here."
Analysis: LeSean McCoy is expected to be the primary back for the Eagles going forward. Between Westbrook's concussions and his ineffective play for much of the season (just one 100-total-yard game and two total touchdowns), we could be seeing a real changing of the guard in Philadelphia. Expect to have Westbrook on your bench for Week 11 at Chicago.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy accounted for only 23 yards on Sunday in a Week 10 loss to the Chargers. He carried the ball only three times in the game for a total of 5 yards. He also caught three passes for 18 yards.
Analysis: Despite the poor performance on Sunday, McCoy could be in for a big boost in Fantasy relevance as Brian Westbrook suffered another head injury Week 10 and could easily be held out of Week 11 at Chicago. Don’t let McCoy’s poor Week 10 performance discourage you from using him as a No. 2 Fantasy option at Chicago if Westbrook is held out.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook will be active for the team's Week 10 game at San Diego. Westbrook is not expected to take every snap and will rotate with the likes of LeSean McCoy.
Analysis: Look for a near-even split between Westbrook and McCoy on Sunday, making them both low-end No. 2 Fantasy RBs at best. While the rushers will take reps from each other (this includes receptions), they'll also be running against a weakish Chargers run defense.
News: Eagles head coach Andy Reid expects to have Brian Westbrook on the field Sunday at San Diego. When asked what his status was on Friday, Reid said, "Playing. Probable." However, Reid also said that his plan for Westbrook won't involve him taking every snap. "He'll continue to rotate," Reid said. "I'm not going to just throw him in for the whole game. LeSean [McCoy] has done a nice job when he's been called on, so that gives us some flexibility."
Analysis: Look for a near-even split between Westbrook and McCoy on Sunday, making them both low-end No. 2 Fantasy RBs at best. While the rushers will take reps from each other (this includes receptions), they'll also be running against a weakish Chargers run defense. We'll have the official verdict on Westbrook here on CBSSports.com beginning around 2:45 p.m. ET on Sunday.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook fully practiced Thursday while recovering from a concussion that he suffered during an Oct. 26 victory over the Redskins. Westbrook has missed the Eagles' last two games, but he's expected to play Sunday against the Chargers. Westbrook has 197 yards on 41 carries for a 4.8-yard average this season.
Analysis: With Westbrook out, rookie LeSean McCoy took over the starting role, but McCoy would return to being a reserve with Westbrook back. If he makes it through Friday's practice then consider Westbrook a solid starting option against the Chargers. The key will be Friday's practice since he missed practice on Friday last week with a headache and then did not play against Dallas.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy started for the injured Brian Westbrook (concussion) Sunday against Dallas. He had 13 carries for 54 yards and caught five passes for 61 yards.
Analysis: McCoy continues to be a solid replacement every time Westbrook gets hurt. He had 82 rushing yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Giants when Westbrook was out also. Keep an eye on what happens with Westbrook heading into Week 10 at San Diego. If Westbrook plays then consider McCoy a No. 3 Fantasy RB. If Westbrook is out again, then McCoy's Fantasy value would rise, and he would be worth starting in all formats.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) was named among the inactives as expected for Week 9 vs. the Cowboys. Reports earlier on Sunday had suggested Westbrook wouldn't be able to play. RB LeSean McCoy will start in his place.
Analysis: Westbrook practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday before taking the day off Friday, but apparently he's just not feeling well enough to take a hit just yet. If you have another RB option in the Cowboys game or the Monday night contest between Pittsburgh and Denver, then you can insert a different option if your lineup is still adjustable. McCoy can be considered a No. 2 Fantasy RB for this matchup.
News: ESPN reports that Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is not expected to play in Week 9 vs. Dallas. If Westbrook is indeed out, LeSean McCoy will start in his place.
Analysis: Westbrook practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday before taking the day off Friday, but apparently he's just not feeling well enough to take a hit just yet. Unfortunately for Fantasy owners, Sunday's game isn't until 8:20 p.m. ET, so you won't be able to find out until after this afternoon's games if Westbrook is officially inactive or not. If you have another RB option in the Cowboys game or the Monday night contest, then you can obviously afford to wait on things, but otherwise you might have to just roll with a healthy back in the 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. ET games. McCoy can be considered a No. 2 Fantasy RB for this matchup with the Cowboys.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Friday that the team opted to rest Westbrook Friday after two days of practice. Westbrook is working his way back from a concussion suffered two weeks ago at Washington. The Eagles are listing Westbrook as questionable, but all indications at this point are that he will play on Sunday against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Expect Westbrook to see the bigger piece of the rushing pie against the Cowboys, though rookie runner LeSean McCoy will also get in some work. Dallas is toward the middle of the pack when it comes to run defense but they've given up just three rushing touchdowns on the year. Consider Westbrook a No. 2 Fantasy RB and McCoy a low-end No. 3 choice.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said RB Brian Westbrook has been completely cleared for this week's game vs. Dallas. Westbrook sat out Sunday's victory over the Giants because of a concussion suffered in the team's Week 7 game at Washington. Rookie RB LeSean McCoy started in Westbrook's place last week. "He's good to go. Unless there's a setback this week, he's fine," Reid said Wednesday. Westbrook practiced in full on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Analysis: This is good news for Westbrook, but the reality is that his Fantasy production is slim compared to what he's delivered in the past because he's sharing reps with McCoy. Dallas' run defense will also do its part to limit him in Week 9. Consider Westbrook a No. 2 Fantasy RB assuming he takes the field on Sunday. McCoy is no better than a No. 3 option.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said RB Brian Westbrook has been completely cleared for this week's game vs. Dallas. Westbrook sat out Sunday's victory over the Giants because of a concussion suffered in the team's Week 7 game at Washington. Rookie RB LeSean McCoy started in Westbrook's place last week. "He's good to go. Unless there's a setback this week, he's fine," Reid said Wednesday.
Analysis: This is good news for Westbrook, but the reality is that his Fantasy production is slim compared to what he's delivered in the past because he's sharing reps with McCoy. Dallas' run defense will also do its part to limit him in Week 9. Consider Westbrook a No. 2 Fantasy RB assuming he takes the field on Sunday. McCoy is no better than a No. 3 option.
News: Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Monday that he expects RB Brian Westbrook to be ready for next Sunday's NFC East showdown with Dallas. Westbrook was deactivated in Week 8 vs. the Giants after suffering a concussion last week at Washington. LeSean McCoy took his place and totaled 92 total yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: McCoy should still see some carries even with Westbrook back, but not enough to consider using as anything more than a low-end No. 3 Fantasy RB. Between his lack of total touches and the Cowboys' run defense, don't count on McCoy for big stats in Week 9.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy started in place of injured starter Brian Westbrook in Week 8 against the Giants. He rushed 11 times for 82 yards and a touchdown. Most of the yardage came on a 66-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: McCoy was not much of a factor for most of the game, but an inside run on third-and-one broke open for him and he took it to the house. That was enough to justify starting him in any league as a replacement for Westbrook owners or otherwise. Westbrook is likely going to return for Week 9 against Dallas, which would make McCoy useless in most Fantasy leagues. Monitor this situation over the course of the week.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) was listed as inactive for Week 8 against the N.Y. Giants. LeSean McCoy was listed as a starter in his place.
Analysis: Westbrook was considered a game-time decision and the team decided to hold him back Sunday. Fantasy owners should monitor his status leading up to Week 9 against Dallas. The fact that he was a game-time decision in Week 8 leads us to believe he'll be ready for Week 9. McCoy makes a decent stopgap as a low-end No. 2 RB or a solid No. 3 this week.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Brian Westbrook is unlikely to play in Week 8 against the Giants. Third string RB P.J. Hill is warming up like he will play. LeSean McCoy would get the start in his absence.
Analysis: All signs point to Westbrook sitting out and McCoy getting the start. Don't count on Westbrook in Week 8 as it seems like he won't even be suiting up due to the lingering effects of his concussion. McCoy makes a decent stopgap as a low-end No. 2 RB or a solid No. 3 this week.
News: Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Friday that while RB Brian Westbrook's post-concussion tests have come back with good results so far, one more is needed before he can practice again. The Eagles are waiting on that result Friday and continue to view Westbrook as a game-time decision for their Week 8 game vs. the Giants. He's officially listed as questionable, and if he cannot go then rookie LeSean McCoy would start in his place. "As long as he's okayed and he's cleared then I think you're okay," Reid said Friday. "These are experts you are talking about that are looking at these things. I know he wants to play. We have to listen the doctors, both Brian and myself and [head trainer] Rick [Burkholder]."
Analysis: There's a realistic shot that Westbrook could miss the game, thus giving a lot of work to McCoy, who serves as an excellent replacement for Westbrook in all leagues. If you own Westbrook but not McCoy, make plans now to have an alternative in place. We'll be first to know whether or not Westbrook will be active this Sunday on Fantasy Football Today, 11 a.m. ET here on CBSSports.com.
News: Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that RB Brian Westbrook would likely be a game-time decision for Week 8 against the Giants after suffering a concussion early in Week 7 against the Redskins. Reid said he'd be "counting on that he'll be there" but added that his veteran rusher still must undergo some tests before his status is determined. LeSean McCoy would carry the bulk of rushing load if Westbrook misses significant time. Westbrook was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Westbrook's status heading into Week 8 against the Giants. If he doesn't practice by Friday, the red flags will be up. When healthy, Westbrook is a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy RB, but McCoy would see an increase in touches if Westbrook doesn't play. Consider McCoy a No. 2 Fantasy RB if Westbrook misses the game with New York. We'll keep you posted.
News: Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that RB Brian Westbrook would likely be a game-time decision for Week 8 against the Giants after suffering a concussion early in Week 7 against the Redskins. Reid said he'd be "counting on that he'll be there" but added that his veteran rusher still must undergo some tests before his status is determined. LeSean McCoy would carry the bulk of rushing load if Westbrook misses significant time.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Westbrook's status heading into Week 8 against the Giants. We'll find out if he's able to practice at all later in the week; if he doesn't practice by Friday, the red flags will be up. When healthy, Westbrook is a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy RB, but McCoy would see an increase in touches if Westbrook doesn't play. Consider McCoy a No. 2 Fantasy RB if Westbrook misses the game with New York. We'll keep you posted.
News: The Eagles could be without RB Brian Westbrook as they enter the grueling part of their schedule. Westbrook left with a concussion in the first quarter of Monday night's 27-17 victory over the Washington Redskins. He will go through tests before his status for next week is determined. Westbrook could miss the meat of Philadelphia's schedule. They play the NFC East-leading Giants on Sunday. Then it's a game against Dallas. LeSean McCoy would carry the bulk of rushing load if Westbrook misses significant time. The Eagles are 4-2 and bounced back nicely after an embarrassing loss to Oakland. The Eagles played only one team with a winning record in their first six games. Now the schedule gets tougher.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Westbrook's status heading into Week 8 against the Giants. We'll find out if he's able to practice at all on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, which will determine his availability. When healthy, Westbrook is a low-end No. 1 Fantasy RB, and McCoy would see an increase in touches if Westbrook doesn't play. Consider McCoy a No. 2 Fantasy RB if Westbrook misses the game with New York.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy saw increased carries and playing time once Brian Westbrook suffered a concussion early in the first quarter against the Redskins on Monday night. McCoy, unfortunately, didn't do much with it -- he rushed 14 times for 37 yards and caught five passes for 30 more. He did not get into the end zone.
Analysis: McCoy hasn't been much of an offensive weapon just yet for the Eagles but if Westbrook cannot return Week 8 against the Giants, he'll have the chance to be. Westbrook will undergo a series of tests this week to determine his status after getting his bell rung on Monday. Assuming he passes those tests, then McCoy will slip back into his role as a part-time rusher for Philly. But if Westbrook is out, then McCoy will see a lot of work and have a chance to post some decent stats against New York. We'll keep you posted.
News: Eagles backup RB LeSean McCoy, who still steals a few touches from starter Brian Westbrook, has looked more and more like a clear backup lately. He had only five carries for 13 yards Week 6 at Oakland.
Analysis: McCoy is probably the future replacement for Westbroook and maybe the most important handcuff option in Fantasy Football, given Westbrook's injury history, but he's not a good stand-alone option right now. Unless you think the Eagles will build up a big lead early at Washington in Week 7, keep him reserved.
News: Eagles head coach Andy Reid reiterated Wednesday that RB Brian Westbrook will work in a rotation with rookie LeSean McCoy in order to keep both players healthy for the remainder of the season. Last week Westbrook and McCoy each had six carries and two catches in a blowout win against the Bucs, with Westbrook scoring. A similar split of work is expected going forward including at Oakland in Week 6, a game that might get out of hand early enough so that both rushers don't see a ton of work like in Week 5. "If they (want) me to rotate, I'm prepared to do that," Westbrook said. "Of course, as a playmaker I want the ball as much as possible."
Analysis: Westbrook remains a good Fantasy option, though it seems like his days of being a huge stat producer are fading. Think of him as a good No. 2 option against the Raiders, who stink against the run. McCoy is a low-end No. 3 option in the same matchup. In both cases, the biggest concern is the amount of work they'll get each week, which bears monitoring.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy ran six times for 14 yards and caught two balls for 15 yards in a Week 5 rout of the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The Eagles couldn't do much on the ground on Sunday, and McCoy's stats suffered as a result. Brian Westbrook is getting healthier, which should mean fewer touches for McCoy in Week 6 at Oakland. Only use him in super-deep leagues as a low-end bye-week replacement.
News: The Eagles may want running backs LeSean McCoy and Brian Westbrook in the same backfield heading into Week 5 against Tampa Bay. "That would put some heat on the defense," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said on Thursday. "Are they going to play base, are they going to play nickel? It would force the defense to make some choices." The Eagles drafted McCoy in the second round of April's draft to back up Westbrook, their star runner the better part of this decade. In McCoy's first start, a 34-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 27, he rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown as Westbrook sat out with an injury. Westbrook is back, but the Eagles said McCoy will get some work against Tampa Bay. "We have a lot of different personnel packages we can use," Mornhinweg said. "With both of them on the field, the things you can do are really endless."
Analysis: In his first extended action against the Chiefs - McCoy had 14 carries for 62 yards in the first two games - the rookie showed excellent vision and a shifty running style. His speed was never a question. "I thought I did well," McCoy said. "Could I do some things better? Sure I could. I picked up the blitz all right, but I could do it better. I can run crisper routes. But I thought overall I did OK, I was happy." He'll be just as happy being on the field with Westbrook. "That would be great," McCoy said. "I think it would definitely be a good thing. I'm sure the defense would pay more attention to Brian and maybe I can sneak up in there and do some things. It would be cool." Consider McCoy a No. 3 option or flex player against the Bucs.
News: In what should be considered a good sign, Eagles RB Brian Westbrook took part in practice with the team Monday and should be a go for Week 5 vs. the Bucs according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Westbrook missed Week 3 vs. the Chiefs with a sprained ankle and rested the injury during the bye week; LeSean McCoy started in his place and did well.
Analysis: With Westbrook back, McCoy will be relegated to a secondary role where he won't see more than around 10 touches per game. His best role in Fantasy continues to be an insurance policy for those owners who have Westbrook. Consider him no better than a No. 3 Fantasy RB for Week 5 against Tampa Bay.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy rushed 20 times for 84 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for nine yards in a Week 3 win over the Chiefs. McCoy was making his first NFL start in place of injured RB Brian Westbrook.
Analysis: McCoy showed off his elusive quickness on Sunday as he juked his way around Chiefs defenders on numerous times Sunday. Unfortunately for McCoy's owners, this might be a one-and-done thing for now, as the Eagles are off in Week 4, and Westbrook is probably going to reclaim his spot after the week off. Continue to stash McCoy in all formats for the foreseeable future.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) was listed among the inactives for Week 3 vs. Kansas City. RB LeSean McCoy will start in his place.
Analysis: Westbrook didn't practice on Friday, which is never a good sign, so hopefully you made the necessary preparations to be without him. With the slick conditions in Philly, McCoy could be in for a solid day against the Chiefs. Get him active as a high-end No. 2 or maybe even a low-end No. 1 for Week 3.
News: RB Brian Westbrook did not practice on Friday as the Eagles prepare for a Week 3 matchup vs. Kansas City and has been listed as questionable for the game. Westbrook is working his way back from a sprained ankle suffered last week. Speculation is that Westbrook still has a fairly good chance to play as he's missed a week's worth of practices before and still suited up on Sundays. LeSean McCoy continued to see the bulk of the reps with the first-team offense in Westbrook's absence and would play extensively if Westbrook is inactive for Sunday.
Analysis: If you drafted Westbrook you knew all along that he was an injury risk, especially after late-offseason ankle surgery that cost him his preseason. McCoy is the perfect insurance policy for Westbrook and would be a stellar Fantasy option in Week 3 if Westbrook cannot go. If Westbrook can play, then expect to see along the lines of a 60-40 split of carries between the two running backs as the Eagles won't want to overextend their valuable veteran. we'll be first to know whether or not he'll be active this Sunday on Fantasy Football Today, 11 a.m. ET here on CBSSports.com. Tune in then.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that the swelling in RB Brian Westbrook's right ankle has gone "way down" and considers him likely to play vs. Kansas City in Week 3 based on his progress through this point. Westbrook did not practice on Wednesday as he deals with a day-to-day prognosis on the ankle. When asked if he was optimistic about Westbrook's chances on Sunday, Reid said, "we feel pretty good about it today."
Analysis: This is good news for Westbrook's Fantasy owners since he'd be expected to take on a sizable portion of the offensive workload, possibly in a 60-40 or better split of the rushing duties with rookie LeSean McCoy. We'll keep you posted on Westbrook's progress throughout the week but feel free to pencil him into your active lineups for his excellent matchup against the Chiefs. McCoy would fill in as a low-end No. 3 option in the deepest of leagues if Westbrook started.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook sprained an ankle late in Sunday's loss to New Orleans, and coach Andy Reid said Monday there's some swelling. He'll be day-to-day this week in practice heading into Week 3 against Kansas City. It's the same ankle Westbrook had surgery on this offseason. If Westbrook can't play, rookie LeSean McCoy would start.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Westbrook's status and hope he is 100 percent for Week 3 against the Chiefs. But since it's Westbrook, we'll probably go through the week with his status unknown until Sunday. When healthy, he is a must start against Kansas City, and McCoy would be considered a good sleeper if Westbrook is out.
News: Eagles RB Brian Westbrook left Week 2 vs. New Orleans in the fourth quarter with a sprained right ankle. He rushed 13 times for 52 yards and caught three passes for 14 yards prior to leaving the game. LeSean McCoy rushed five times for 18 yards and caught four passes for 37 yards as his backup.
Analysis: Westbrook tried to play on after suffering the injury, but had to leave the game after one play. He was seen on the sideline getting treatment on a trainer's table. He has been prone to injuries in the past and Fantasy owners have been advised to ready themselves for alternatives in the case that he misses time due to injury, although his status for Week 3 against Kansas City has yet to be determined. McCoy is the handcuff of choice for Westbrook's Fantasy owners and would be worth activating in most formats for Week 3 if Westbrook can't go. If Westbrook does play, McCoy would be no more than a No. 3 RB option for deeper formats. Follow Westbrook's progress over the course of the week, but if he is healthy enough to play he'd be a recommended start in all leagues.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy will take on the Saints in Week 2. New Orleans allowed only 33 rushing yards to the Lions in Week 1, but Detroit passed a lot as they found themselves down early.
Analysis: McCoy spelled Brian Westbrook in Week 1, as expected, but McCoy has a little more value than most backups because of Westbrook's propensity to get hurt and the fact McCoy is a little bit of an unknown factor in his first year as a pro. Only start him in the deepest of leagues as a flex option for Week 2.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy made his regular-season debut during a Week 1 win against the Panthers. He carried the ball nine times for 46 yards. His longest gainer was 11 yards. He also had one reception for one yard. Unfortunately, McCoy did not find the end zone.
Analysis: McCoy got plenty of first-team reps during the preseason while Brian Westbrook was sidelined due to injury, but the rookie returned to backup duties since Westbrook was good to go for the opener. McCoy is going to factor into the gameplan every week, but he won't be the featured back until Westbrook is sidelined. McCoy is not a recommended Fantasy start in most leagues heading into Week 2 against the Saints.
News:Brian Westbrook believes he can still be a dynamic running back for the Eagles even as he recovers from injuries that cost him the entire preseason. He had surgery to remove scar tissue and bone fragments from his right ankle in June and also had his left knee cleaned out shortly after the Eagles lost to Arizona in the NFC championship game last January. Westbrook said Wednesday that he feels fresh and hopes he'll be back to normal after only a few carries. He believes he can be counted on to carry a full load in Sunday's opener at Carolina. "[I] may be just a tad bit rusty but I think I've been practicing hard and [things] have been going pretty well in practice," Westbrook said.
Analysis: Expect Westbrook to face the Panthers but not get his typical workload since he is coming back from the ankle surgery. Remember, the Eagles drafted RB LeSean McCoy, and he'll be able to give Westbrook plenty of breathers throughout the game. Westbrook is a borderline No. 1/No. 2 Fantasy RB worth using against the banged-up Panthers run defense, while McCoy serves as a No. 3 option in deeper leagues.
News: Though Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy had just 7 yards on three carries at the Jets on Thursday, he did score a touchdown to put a nice finishing touch on his first preseason. Getting lots of work in place of Brian Westbrook, McCoy had 97 rush yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns, adding 60 more yards on 10 receptions.
Analysis: There is a fairly good chance McCoy will be needed this season since Westbrook has been injured plenty of times over his career. McCoy should be scooped up as a decent No. 4 Fantasy RB and handcuff option for Westbrook owners. We wouldn't consider him a worthy starting option in Week 1 at Carolina, though.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy had a team-high 11 carries for 31 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's preseason game against the Jaguars. He also had five catches for 17 yards. While McCoy recorded a 4-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, he also dropped Donovan McNabb's backward pass, which Brian Iwuh picked it up and ran it back for a 14-3 lead. McCoy has 26 carries for 90 yards during the preseason.
Analysis: McCoy started his third straight preseason game in the absence of Brian Westbrook, who continues to recover from offseason ankle surgery. This is great experience for the rookie out of Pittsburgh because there is a good chance he is going to be needed this season since Westbrook has been injured plenty of times in his career. McCoy should be scooped up as a decent No. 4 Fantasy RB and handcuff option for Westbrook owners.
News: Eagles QB Donovan McNabb on the progress of rookie RB LeSean McCoy: "He's going to play a major part in our offense this year," McNabb said Monday.
Analysis: McCoy has done well filling in for an injured Brian Westbrook, but it appears like Westbrook could be back soon. Westbrook was back running plays with the No. 1 offense Monday. McCoy is still expected to start vs. Jacksonville in the third preseason game, although Westbrook could see limited action. If Westbrook is still hurt or suffers a setback, McCoy would have increased value, but he's still worth a late-round pick and is a must own if you spend a high draft pick on Westbrook.
News: Eagles RB LeSean McCoy earned his second straight start in place of the injured Brian Westbrook (ankle) during Thursday's preseason game against the Colts. McCoy, unfortunately, just rushed five times for four yards. He did have three receptions for 31 yards, however.
Analysis: Starting with the first team is great experience for McCoy because the realization is that he might be in this situation during the regular season due to Westbrook's injured past. Westbrook is shooting to be ready by the start of the season, but McCoy should be scooped up as a decent No. 4 Fantasy RB and handcuff option for Westbrook owners.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy got the start in Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots in place of Brian Westbrook, who is still on the PUP list recovering from ankle surgery. McCoy had a team-high 10 carries for 55 yards. His longest run went 16 yards. McCoy also had two receptions for 12 yards.
Analysis: McCoy had a pretty solid NFL debut Thursday and showed some of the burst that made him one of the best running backs in college at Pittsburgh. The Eagles are definitely going to rely on McCoy in 2009 to spell Westbrook, who has battled his fair share of injuries the last few years. McCoy is a decent No. 4 Fantasy RB and handcuff option for Westbrook owners.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy has been a very pleasant surprise at training camp thus far. Offensive coordinator has hardly any complaints about the youngster's work. "LeSean is doing a terrific job up-to-date, and we ask an awful lot of the halfback spot in our offense," Marty Mornhinweg said Tuesday. "The protection part is taxing mentally and he's picked that up very well. We move him outside strong, outside weak, inside strong, inside weak, we motion him out of the backfield and he's done an excellent job with that. Now, that's not to say he's not making some mistakes but, the mistakes that he's making are minimal and correctable. He's doing a fine job. I've been impressed with LeSean."
Analysis: Mornhinweg adds that his receiving skills are "exceptional" and that they're going to use McCoy all over the field just like they do Westbrook. We love McCoy's upside and think he will have a small role in the offense when Westbrook is healthy, and a much larger role in the games Westbrook is out for. Thus, McCoy should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy RB on his own if Westbrook remains limited and is otherwise a must-own handcuff option for Westbrook. In rookie-only drafts, McCoy is a first-round pick, and he's worth a high pick in keeper leagues as well since he's the future RB for the Eagles once Westbrook, 30, is done. McCoy is a solid mid-round pick in seasonal drafts.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy is getting the majority of work with Brian Westbrook (ankle) out to start training camp. McCoy isn't concerned about the additional workload and expects Westbrook to be back soon. "Westbrook is Westbrook," McCoy said. "I'm sure I was going to take more reps anyway. He's our guy. He's our leader. . . . But I'm going to be learning the same with or without him." McCoy is focused now on learning the offense and making sure he knows what he's doing. "The biggest thing is learn your assignments," McCoy said. "I think that's the main thing, learn your assignments in order for you to play fast. The less questions you ask, you kind of know what's going on, the more the coaches are going to have more faith in you."
Analysis: Fantasy owners are putting plenty of faith in McCoy already. He could have an opportunity for a lot of playing time early in the year if Westbrook is banged up. You must draft McCoy if you take a chance on Westbrook with an early draft pick, and it's safe to consider McCoy a low-end No. 3 option coming into the season.
News: According to the team's official web site, Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy will have the opportunity to shine in training camp. With Brian Westbrook dealing with rehab of his ankle surgery, McCoy is going to touch the football a lot in training camp. The report says "it's going to be fun, fun, fun watching McCoy learn all the nuances of the scheme and to become more and more comfortable at this level. Then he can let his natural talents take over, which are plenty. ... He has the speed, the quickness and the intelligence to play at a high level here. He has great footwork. He wants to be a standout player. McCoy is going to get the football a bunch in camp, and we will all have the opportunity to judge if he is NFL-ready early in his career."
Analysis: McCoy is a rookie to watch this year, and he's worth drafting as a low-end No. 3 RB with a mid-round pick. He is a definite handcuff option for Westbrook, and if Westbrook is unable to start the season, then you'll see McCoy's value rise. Keep an eye on him during training camp to see how he does, but we like McCoy a lot this year.
News: The Eagles agreed to terms on a four-year deal with second-round draft choice LeSean McCoy on Monday. The running back from Pittsburgh, taken by Philadelphia with the 53rd overall selection, is the first second-round pick to sign, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. McCoy, who provides insurance behind the dynamic but injury prone Brian Westbrook, rushed for 2,816 yards and 35 TDs, and caught 65 passes for 549 yards and one score in two seasons at Pitt. He ran for 1,488 yards and 21 TDs last year. He's in the process of overcoming a sprained thumb suffered this spring and expects to be ready for the start of training camp.
Analysis: McCoy took a huge leap in value when Brian Westbrook had surgery on his ankle, which will sideline him possibly until the start of training camp and limit him until the start of the regular season. McCoy should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy RB on his own if Westbrook remains limited and is otherwise a must-own handcuff option for Westbrook. In rookie-only drafts, McCoy is a first-round pick, and he's worth a high pick in keeper leagues as well since he's the future RB for the Eagles once Westbrook, 30, is done. McCoy is a solid mid-round pick in seasonal drafts.
News: According to the team web site, Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy said his sprained thumb, suffered during Friday's OTA workout, is OK. He was back out on the field for Monday's OTA. "We're football players. Something like that is nothing big," McCoy said. "It was a little sprain. That's all it was. I knew it was nothing that serious." McCoy had the thumb wrapped on the field and has a splint to wear off of it.
Analysis: McCoy took a huge leap in value when Brian Westbrook had surgery on his ankle, which will sideline him possibly until the start of training camp and limit him until the start of the regular season. McCoy should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy RB on his own if Westbrook remains limited and is otherwise a must-own handcuff option for Westbrook. In rookie-only drafts, McCoy is a first-round pick, and he's worth a high pick in keeper leagues as well since he's the future RB for the Eagles once Westbrook, 30, is done. McCoy is a solid mid-round pick in seasonal drafts.
News: Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy sprained his thumb at practice on Friday, sidelining him for at least a week. McCoy is working with the first-team offense while starter Brian Westbrook recovers from ankle surgery. "He fell out there in practice – caught a ball and then fell," head coach Andy Reid said. "It will be treated conservatively. X-rays were negative and we anticipate that if everything goes well this weekend, he's got a chance to practice next week. But it's just a thumb sprain. I know that was a little bit of a scare when he went down."
Analysis: Expect McCoy to be fine. Anyone familiar with Westbrook's role in the Philadelphia offense should recognize just how valuable McCoy will be in 2009. Previously, we figured that McCoy would see a handful of reps each week and start for Westbrook in the weeks where the veteran was too hurt to play. Now we'll see McCoy probably splitting reps with Westbrook to begin the season and possibly throughout the entire year if he plays well. The Eagles have never shied away from using a rookie (see DeSean Jackson) and will lean on McCoy so long as he provides a spark. McCoy is elevated to a solid mid-round pick in seasonal and dynasty drafts not only a must-own for those who pick Westbrook, but also as a quality reserve with potential to start for your squad throughout the season.
News: The Eagles have confirmed that RB Brian Westbrook will have surgery on Friday to remove bone spurs from his right ankle. As a result, Westbrook is expected to miss the start of training camp and could be a question mark heading into the regular season. Rookie RB LeSean McCoy has already been sharing first-team reps with third-year rusher Lorenzo Booker and should see extensive playing time with the unit in camp and into the preseason.
Analysis: Anyone familiar with Westbrook's role in the Philadelphia offense should recognize just how valuable McCoy will be in 2009. Previously, we figured that McCoy would see a handful of reps each week and start for Westbrook in the weeks where the veteran was too hurt to play. Now we'll see McCoy probably splitting reps with Westbrook to begin the season and possibly throughout the entire year if he plays well. The Eagles have never shied away from using a rookie (see DeSean Jackson) and will lean on McCoy so long as he provides a spark. McCoy is elevated to a solid mid-round pick in seasonal and dynasty drafts not only a must-own for those who pick Westbrook, but also as a quality reserve with potential to start for your squad throughout the season.
News: With Brian Westbrook nursing an ankle injury, Eagles rookie running back LeSean McCoy saw action with the first-team offense during a recent minicamp. McCoy has much to learn as the running backs take on a lot of work in the Philly offense, but so far he's fine with it all. "It was pretty cool, man. Donovan McNabb's your quarterback; that's still mind-blowing. It's a lot to learn," said McCoy. "At every level, you've got to prove yourself. This is one of those steps. You've got to go in and learn and prove yourself."
Analysis: McCoy not only lined up in the backfield but also went out wide on several plays. It's starting to look like he'll be the heir-apparent to Westbrook's job. They are both short, shifty runners with blazing speed and excellent hands. McCoy doesn't have much power, like Westbrook, but that still suits the Eagles fine. McCoy instantly becomes a must-draft insurance policy for those Fantasy owners who take Westbrook with a first-round pick, but he'll be popular in drafts. Obviously if Westbrook were to miss significant time -- and he has yet to play a full 16-game season -- then McCoy would become an instant Fantasy starter. You're going to have to splurge with a pick in Round 8 or 9 to get McCoy before he's gobbled up in Rounds 10 and 11 if you're a Westbrook owner. If you're not a Westbrook owner, you know what you have to do if you covet McCoy. Dynasty/keeper league owners can take McCoy with an early- to middle-round pick, and he'll be a sure-fire Top-10 pick in rookie-only drafts. He has a world of potential with the Eagles.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Lorenzo Booker said he thinks he's the No. 2 RB on the Eagles. But Booker has to beat out rookie LeSean McCoy to backup Brian Westbrook. Coach Andy Reid said in a radio interview earlier in May that McCoy was the backup to Brian Westbrook, and the depth chart on the Eagles' team site Tuesday listed McCoy ahead of Booker. Booker said he's ready for the challenge. "For me to start sweating, you've got to take my job," Booker said. "Come take my job. If you can take it, then take it. We'll see. That's what the whole point of camp and all that is." Booker feels he has a lot to prove. "I think last year, for me, was more of a redshirt year," said Booker, who had 20 carries for 53 yards last season. "I don't think coming in coach Reid's intentions were to just throw me out there. He didn't have to. Again, you have Brian and you have Correll (Buckhalter)." McCoy, for his part, believes the job is already his. "They're trying to make me fit in to this offense because it's a tough offense. It's not easy," he said. "But they're drilling me into an every-down running back. It helps that I have one of the best running backs (Westbrook) in the NFL ahead of me."
Analysis: Westbrook is coming off knee surgery and will be eased into a full return. He also turns 30 before the season opener, so there should be plenty of opportunity for McCoy or Booker to get carries. We expect McCoy to be the No. 2 option, but Booker could also get some carries. Still, the best hancuff option for Westbrook is McCoy, and he's worth a late-round pick in seasonal leagues. McCoy will obviously have more value in rookie leagues and keeper formats. Booker is also worth a pick in deeper formats, especially in leagues where receptions count.
News: The Daily Times reports Eagles rookie RB LeSean McCoy had a good first minicamp. The paper says "McCoy has a knack for making defenders miss even in the non-contact minicamp. He starts and stops as suddenly as Eagles veteran Brian Westbrook, one of the most explosive runners in the league when healthy." Said Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg: "He's very quick. He can cut on a dime and he has excellent hands."
Analysis: McCoy is a definite handcuff option if you draft Westbrook. And McCoy is worth drafting on his own in deep standard formats because with Westbrook's injury history, McCoy is likely to start at some point during the season. In keeper leagues and rookie-only formats, McCoy is worth a high draft pick because he could be the starter in Philadelphia before long.
News: The Eagles bolstered their backfield by drafting Pittsburgh running back LeSean McCoy with the 53rd overall pick in the second round. McCoy provides insurance behind the dynamic-but-injury-prone Brian Westbrook. McCoy, listed at 5-foot-11 and 204 pounds, has a combination of speed and size. He rushed for 2,816 yards and 35 TDs in two seasons at Pitt, including 1,488 yards and 21 TDs as a sophomore last year. He also caught 65 passes for 549 yards and one score. He finished with 36 touchdowns in 25 games. "He has great quickness, very elusive in the open field, great vision and catches the ball extremely well," said head coach Andy Reid said.
Analysis: Ladies and gentlemen, here is the heir-apparent to Westbrook's gig in Philadelphia. McCoy is very much like Westbrook in that he's a short, shifty runner with blazing speed and excellent hands. He doesn't have much power, like Westbrook, but that still suits the Eagles fine. McCoy instantly becomes a must-draft insurance policy for those Fantasy owners who take Westbrook with a first-round pick, but he'll be popular in drafts. Expect McCoy to see a few touches each week in 2009, but no more than 10 or so. Obviously if Westbrook were to miss significant time -- and he has yet to play a full 16-game season -- then McCoy would become an instant Fantasy starter so long as he's knowledgeable in the Eagles' offense. You're going to have to splurge with a pick in Round 7 or 8 to get McCoy before he's gobbled up in Rounds 9 and 10 if you're a Westbrook owner. If you're not a Westbrook owner, you know what you have to do if you covet McCoy. Dynasty/keeper league owners can take McCoy with an early- to middle-round pick, and he'll be a sure-fire Top-10 pick in rookie-only drafts. He has a world of potential with the Eagles.
