News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek totaled three catches for 43 yards Week 17 at N.Y. Giants. His longest catch went 28 yards and he was targeted five times. Celek finished the season with 57 catches for 684 yards and one touchdown in 15 games.
Analysis: Celek managed just one game this season with 10-plus Fantasy points and that came all the way back in Week 2. We expected a little bit better of a season from Celek after he managed 811 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 2011, but it's not like we were expecting him to be Rob Gronkowski or Jimmy Graham. Celek's numbers were pretty much par for the course outside of his low touchdown total. The Eagles could have a new-look offense in 2013, so Fantasy owners will need to track Celek's offseason progress before making a final decision on his Draft Day value next summer. But right now Celek appears to be a late-round pick in 2013.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek made three catches during the Week 16 loss to Washington Sunday. Celek went for 39 yards in the game and was targeted just the three times overall by quarterback Nick Foles.
Analysis: Celek was once again an underwhelming receiving option for the Eagles on Sunday. And this time, his poor performance came against a team known for giving up big yardage to opposing tight ends, especially up the middle of the field. Still, Celek hasn't been a consistent or relevant Fantasy TE since early in the season for the Eagles. He is not recommended for Fantasy usage Week 17 in the regular-season finale at the Giants.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek is active for Week 16 against Washington. Celek was back at practice this week as he has officially recovered from post-concussion symptoms. Celek was probable to return Week 16 and will play against the Redskins for the Eagles and quarterback Nick Foles. He caught five passes for 42 yards and initially suffered a head injury in his last meeting with Washington in Week 11.
Analysis: Celek briefly lost consciousness in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, but he was asymptomatic by the end of the game and missed only the Week 15 contest for the Eagles. Celek has had just one game this season with 10-plus Fantasy points and has just one receiving touchdown. He hasn't been reliable for Fantasy owners. The Redskins present a favorable matchup, but Celek still has low-end Fantasy appeal Week 16.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek practiced in full all week as he continues to recover from post-concussion symptoms. Celek was ruled probable for Week 16 at home against the Redskins. He has missed just one game with the injury. He caught five passes for 42 yards and initially suffered a head injury in his last meeting in Week 11.
Analysis: Celek briefly lost consciousness in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, but he was asymptomatic by the end of the game. He has since bounced back and is on a path to a relatively quick recovery after missing Week 15. Celek has had just one game this season with 10-plus Fantasy points and has just one receiving touchdown. He hasn't been reliable for Fantasy owners. The Redskins present a favorable matchup, but Celek still has low-end Fantasy appeal Week 16.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek told reporters Monday he participated in practice and expects to return to the lineup Week 16 vs. Washington. Celek sat out Week 15 with a concussion.
Analysis: The short turnaround Week 15 cost Celek the opportunity to suit up, but it doesn't appear he will miss more than one game. Celek has had just one game this season with 10-plus Fantasy points and has just one receiving touchdown. He hasn't been reliable for Fantasy owners. The Redskins present a favorable matchup, but Celek still has low-end Fantasy appeal Week 16.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was cleared to return to action after missing Week 15 against Cincinnati as a result of post-concussion symptoms, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Celek sustained the injury during Week 14 and briefly lost consciousness. Tight end Clay Harbor started in his place against the Bengals on Thursday.
Analysis: Celek was attached to the sideline Thursday as the Eagles had a quick turnaround in between games. The additional rest prior to Philadelphia's next outing in Week 16 should benefit Celek as he aims to return for the remaining two games of the season. He has been a bit of a disappointment this season and recorded just one touchdown, his lowest scoring total since 2008. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option at this point.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was officially ruled inactive for Thursday night's contest against the Bengals at home in Week 15 as he continues to recover from post-concussion symptoms. Celek briefly lost consciousness in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, but he was asymptomatic by the end of the game.
Analysis: Celek has passed his concussion test, but he remains in Phase 1 of his recovery. With the shortened week, it was too quick of a turnaround for him to be back in action. That said, he is still needs to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can have a chance to play at all this season, so we'll keep an eye on that. Celek has been a huge Fantasy disappointment since recording 157 receiving yards Week 2 against the Ravens. He has surpassed 50 receiving yards just twice since Week 2 and has one touchdown on the season. Though it appears as if Celek will play again this season, Fantasy owners should consider him more of a low-end option when healthy.
News: Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder said Tuesday tight end Brent Celek, who has already been ruled out Week 15 vs. Cincinnati because of a concussion, briefly lost consciousness Week 14, but he was asymptomatic by the end of the game. Burkholder added Celek has passed his concussion test, but he remains in Phase 1 of his recovery and has been ruled out because it's just too quick of a turnaround for him to play Thursday. Clay Harbor will start in Celek's absence.
Analysis: Celek has been a huge Fantasy disappointment since recording 157 receiving yards Week 2 vs. Baltimore. He has surpassed 50 receiving yards just twice since Week 2 and has one touchdown on the season. Even if Celek played Thursday, he would have very low-end Fantasy appeal. It does appear, however, Celek will play again this season.
News: The Eagles announced Monday tight end Brent Celek has been ruled out for Week 15 vs. Cincinnati because of a concussion he suffered Sunday against the Bucs. Clay Harbor will make his first NFL start in place of Celek Thursday.
Analysis: Celek has been a huge Fantasy disappointment since recording 157 receiving yards Week 2 vs. Baltimore. He has surpassed 50 receiving yards just twice since Week 2 and has one touchdown on the season. Even if Celek played Thursday, he would have very low-end Fantasy appeal.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek left the team's Week 14 game against the Bucs with a concussion and did not return. Celek was hit by Leonard Johnson on the first play of the game, off a one-yard reception. He was replaced by Clay Harbor, who caught six passes for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Celek joins Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy as high-end Eagles starters now out with head injuries. Celek is in the middle of a disappointing season, in which he ranks just 19th among tight ends in Fantasy scoring. He has just one touchdown this year, after scoring 17 over the last three seasons. Celek had suffered an abdominal contusion in Week 13 against the Cowboys, so the concussion might be enough for the Eagles, in the midst of a lost season, to let Celek sit the rest of the way and see what they have in Harbor. Even if he returns, Celek is probably best left to waiver wires in most formats.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek, who has just one touchdown this year after scoring 17 over his last three seasons, showed a little sign of life in Week 13 against the Cowboys, with seven receptions on eight targets for 73 yards. The seven Fantasy points were the most Celek has scored since Week 2, when he had 15 against Baltimore.
Analysis: After the game, coach Andy Reid revealed that Celek suffered an abdominal contusion, so his status may get a little more complicated as Sunday approaches. But even a healthy Celek faces a tough challenge against the Buccaneers, as Tampa Bay has allowed an average of six points over the last three games to opposing tight ends. And these haven't been chumps -- four points for Greg Olsen, six points for Tony Gonzalez, and eight points for Jacob Tamme. Celek is still in the top 10 for targets among tight ends this year, but has done very little with the passes coming his way (he's 19th among TEs in Fantasy points). With plenty of other options available, Celek is best left to benches and waiver wires in most leagues.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek broke through for his best performance since the second week of the season Sunday night against the Cowboys in Week 13. He was heavily involved in the passing game as he caught seven of the eight passes thrown his way for 73 yards in a 38-33 victory. He finished as the team's second-leading receiver behind Jason Avant, who racked up 79 yards on the night. Coach Andy Reid announced that Celek suffered an abdominal contusion during the game.
Analysis: At this point, it is uncertain how serious his injury is as he'll likely land on the injury report heading into Week 14. We'll continue to monitor his progress moving forward. With DeSean Jackson out for the remainder of the season, we could start seeing Celek more involved in the passing game as he was the highest targeted receiver on Sunday night. In fact, Celek was averaging just 29 yards in his last seven games before his 73-yard performance on Sunday. He'll try to keep his production up at Tampa Bay in Week 14. The Buccaneers are allowing an average of 7.7 Fantasy points per game to tight ends. Fantasy owners should view the 27-year-old as a low-end option in deeper formats, if healthy in Week 14.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek will be looking to bounce back heading itno Week 13 on the road against the Cowboys. Celek hauled in just two catches for 19 yards in Week 12 against the Panthers. He'll try to get back on track against a Dallas defense that has allowed three touchdowns to a tight end in the last two games. Celek caught just three passes for 31 yards in his last meeting against the Cowboys in Week 13.
Analysis: Even with Nick Foles under center, Celek has struggled to get it going and is in the midst of a six-game scoring drought. Though the Cowboys have allowed three touchdowns in the last two weeks to opposing tight ends, they have yet to allow a tight end to surpass 65 yards in a game this season, so we're not expecting Celek to break that trend come Sunday. Opposing tight ends have scored an average of 7.3 Fantasy points per game against the Cowboys this season. Fantasy owners should view Celek as a low-end reserve option in most formats heading into Week 13.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was once again not much of a factor in Week 12 against the Panthers. Celek hauled in just two receptions for 19 yards in the 30-22 defeat, which both came in the first quarter. He only saw one other target in the 30-22 defeat. Jeremy Maclin led Philadelphia in receiving as he finished with five receptions for 55 yards.
Analysis: Celek was not much of a factor Monday night, which unfortunately has become a trend for the 27-year-old. He has hauled just 15 receptions for 139 yards over his last four games and has been held out of the end zone in each of his last six games. With the Eagles' offense struggling to do much in the passing game, owners should consider Celek merely a low-end option heading into his Week 13 matchup at Dallas. He hauled in three receptions for 31 yards in his lone meeting against the Cowboys earlier this year.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek will be looking to get back into the end zone in Week 12 against the Panthers. Celek, who has one touchdown reception on the season, has been held out of the end zone in each of his past five contests. He does have 17 receptions for 185 yards over that stretch and will be facing a Carolina defense that is allowing an average of 232 yards per contest. The Panthers have surrendered 13 touchdowns through the air while yielding an average of 8.0 Fantasy points to opposing TEs.
Analysis: Celek was forced to leave with a head injury in Philadelphia's loss to the Redskins last week, but seems to be OK as he was not listed on the team's injury report this week. The 27-year-old has been fairly productive with rookie Nick Foles under center as he is normally used as a safety valve on most plays. Still, the Panthers have done well in limiting the production of opposing TEs thus far, so consider Celek merely a low-end option in deeper formats this week.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek hurt his head late in the team's Week 11 loss at Washington but tested out fine after the game according to the Philadelphia Daily News. He's expected to play vs. the Panthers in Week 12. Celek caught five passes for 42 yards but cost quarterback Nick Foles an interception when he tipped a pass into the hands of a Redskins defender and had a bad drop in the game.
Analysis: While it's a positive that Celek will be OK, he simply hasn't produced enough stats to warrant confidence. He's stuck on one touchdown on the season and will meet up with a Carolina defense that has done moderately well against tight ends despite giving up a game-winning score to Dallas Clark last week. We'd recommend several other tight ends before Celek in Week 12.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek had an awful day end with an injury on Sunday in the Week 11 loss at Washington. Celek caught five passes for 42 yards but cost quarterback Nick Foles and interception on one drop and had another bad drop in the game. Celek left the game late with a head injury.
Analysis: Celek has been awful for some time for the Eagles and their quarterbacks and that continued on Sunday of Week 11. He has one touchdown this year and is now dealing with a head injury. He is not a recommended Fantasy option in most formats for Week 12 against Carolina.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek will have Nick Foles throwing him passes in the Week 11 game at Washington Sunday. Celek will have to get used to a new quarterback with Michael Vick out but does have a solid history against the Redskins. Celek is looking for his third straight game with a touchdown against Washington. The Redskins are also allowing the second-most Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season.
Analysis: Celek has a favorable Week 11 matchup against the Redskins. Washington has struggled defending against tight ends and against the pass in general and Celek has a solid history against them. That said, Celek hasn't caught a TD pass since Week 5 and has really struggled of late along with the rest of the Philadelphia roster. With the unknown commodity of Foles throwing him passes, Celek is just a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option for Week 11. He's still worth starting against a struggling secondary.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was not much of a factor in Week 10 against the Eagles. Celek finished with three receptions for 31 yards in the 38-23 defeat, but was unable to get into the end zone. He had a long of 17 yards and was targeted three times by Michael Vick and Nick Foles. Jeremy Maclin led the team in receiving as he finished with eight receptions for 93 yards and a score in the loss.
Analysis: Celek was once again not much of a factor Sunday, which unfortunately has been a recent trend for the 27-year-old. He has now hauled in 15 catches for 143 yards over his last four contests and has been held out of the end zone in each one of those games. Celek will look to get himself back on track when the Eagles head out to Washington to face the Redskins in Week 11. While the Redskins have struggled to defend the pass at times, Celek should be considered merely a low-end option heading into his upcoming matchup.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek looks to have somewhat of a tough matchup on tap in Week 10 against the Cowboys. Dallas enters the contest ranked fifth in pass defense, allowing an average of 206 passing yards per game. The Cowboys have surrendered seven touchdowns through the air while yielding an average of 5.5 Fantasy points to opposing TEs on the season. Celek has hauled in 19 receptions for 178 yards and a score over his last five games against the division foe.
Analysis: After getting off to a decent start this season, Celek has been a major bust the last few weeks. In fact, he has just 12 catches for 112 yards in the last three games and has only found the end zone one time thus far, which came back in Week 5. Now he will be a facing a very stingy Cowboys' defense that has not allowed an opposing TE to find the end zone over the past five games. While Celek continues to see a decent number of targets each week as Michael Vick's safety valve on most plays, he should be considered more of a low-end option this week.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek got off to a slow start in Week 9 against the Saints but ended up hauling in a handful of passes for his team. He finished with one catch for 5 yards in the first half and had a ball go off his hand and into the arms of defensive back Patrick Robinson, who returned it 99 yards for a touchdown. Celek saw more passes thrown his after halftime and posted five catches for 47 yards in the 28-13 loss. Celek, who was targeted nine times, also lost a fumble in the defeat.
Analysis: Celek has underwhelmed in recent weeks and that trend continued Monday night. He has just 12 catches for 112 yards in the last three games and has not score since Week 5. Michael Vick's struggles have hindered his value in Fantasy so owners with a more reliable option should consider keeping Celek reserved for Week 10 against the Cowboys. In two games against the division foe last season, Celek caught nine passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns but Dallas has been much improved in the passing game in 2012.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek has posted just 74 yards on 10 catches over the last two games and will look to get back on track in Week 9 against the Saints. New Orleans ranks 30th in the league in pass defense, giving up over 304 yards per contest, but has held opposing tight ends to an average of 5.9 Fantasy points.
Analysis: After recording 315 yards receiving over the first four games, Celek has not been as reliable for owners of late and has just one touchdown on the year. Monday's matchup bodes well for the 27-year-old, however, as quarterback Michael Vick should be able to throw all over the Saints. Celek ranks 10th among tight ends in targets thus far and is worth a look in deeper Fantasy formats for Week 9.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek continued his modest production Week 8 against the Falcons, catching three passes for 32 yards. He was targeted five times on the day. He now has less than 40 yards in four of his last five games, averaging 33.4 during that stretch.
Analysis: The Eagles didn't have their best offensive showing against the Falcons, relying on short passes in a game that was influenced by windy and raining conditions. But based on the way Celek's numbers have looked over the last few weeks, chances are none of that was a factor for him. If the Eagles make a change at quarterback, Celek might play a bigger role as the safety valve for rookie Nick Foles, but if he continues to work with Michael Vick, he won't be a reliable contributor in Fantasy. Even with a favorable matchup Week 9 at New Orleans, Celek is more of a bye-week replacement than anything else.
News: Since his eight-catch, 157-yard performance against the Ravens back in Week 2, Eagles tight end Brent Celek hasn't contributed much, averaging 33.8 yards in four games. Chances are he won't see a big improvement Week 8 against Atlanta. The Falcons are a middle-of-the-road team against tight ends this season, but they have an opportunistic defense that should do a good job keeping the ball out of quarterback Michael Vick's hands. Vick has already thrown eight interceptions and lost five fumbles this season.
Analysis: Celek's history against the Falcons isn't particularly impressive. He had four catches for 43 yards last year and four catches for 46 yards in 2010. Based on how the last couple weeks have gone, you should expect more of the same in 2010. You could do worse than Celek at the tight end position, but he's more of a bye-week replacement than the kind of player you start every week.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek blew two scoring chances during a 26-23 overtime loss Week 6 vs. Detroit. Celek first dropped an 8-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. Later in the game, he hauled in a 3-yard touchdown pass, but it was called back because of an offensive pass interference call. Celek ended up with no touchdowns, while totaling four catches for 33 yards. He was targeted eight times.
Analysis: Celek has been a pretty disappointing player since going off for 157 yards in Week 2 against the Ravens. He has totaled just 135 yards in his last four games. He did have a touchdown Week 5 and should have had a few scores Week 6, but that was the difference from a good game and a poor game. Celek will be just a low-end Fantasy starter when the Eagles are back in action after the bye in Week 8 against the Falcons.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek recorded his first touchdown of the 2012 season Week 5 and will aim for a touchdown in two straight games Week 6 vs. Detroit. Celek doesn't have a touchdown at home this season, but he has been a much better performer at Lincoln Financial Field than on the road. He is averaging 107 yards in two home games, as opposed to 36.7 yards in three road games. Tight ends have done well against Detroit, averaging 10.5 Fantasy points and 63.3 receiving yards per game. Tight ends have totaled three touchdowns, including two from Vernon Davis in Week 2.
Analysis: Celek is averaging a career-high 64.8 receiving yards per game in 2012. He has finished over 60 yards per game for a season just once in his career, which came back in 2009 when he had a career-best 76 catches for 971 yards and eight touchdowns. Dare we say Celek is back playing at that level in 2012? Fantasy owners sure hope so. This is a favorable matchup for Celek in Week 6, so Fantasy owners should consider starting him.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek had a quiet game Sunday at the Steeler with just three catches for 9 yards, but he managed to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter to save his production. He had five targets in the game, and his long reception was 5 yards. It was his first touchdown of the season.
Analysis: It was good to see Celek score, but he now has just one game on the season with double digits in Fantasy points in standard leagues, which was Week 2 against Baltimore. Celek remains a low-end starting option in the majority of leagues, and he should only be started if needed in Week 6 against the Lions. The good thing for Celek is the Lions have struggled with tight ends this season.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek has a tough matchup heading into Week 5 at the Steelers. Celek, who had four catches for 57 yards in Week 4 against the Giants and has 18 catches for 315 yards on the season, is facing a Pittsburgh defense that has allowed just two touchdowns to opposing tight ends. Jacob Tamme in Week 1 is the only tight end to reach double digits against the Steelers this season.
Analysis: Celek has one big game this year, which was Week 2 against Baltimore when he had eight catches for 157 yards. Otherwise he had six Fantasy points or less in his other three games with no touchdowns for the season. Still, he continues to see at least five targets a week, and he should be considered a low-end starting option in most leagues.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek had a solid, but unspectacular showing Sunday against the Giants, bringing in four passes for 57 yards in a 19-17 win. He finished second on the team in both categories, and was also second in targets, however he was held out of the end zone for the fourth straight game.
Analysis: Celek has had a pretty decent season overall, with 315 yards and 18 catches through four games, however his lack of touchdowns is really bringing his Fantasy value down. Celek has at least four touchdowns in each of the last three seasons, including eight in 2009, so he should find the end zone soon enough. He remains a worth using in Week 5 against the Steelers however he is still more of a low-end starting option.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek has had an up-and-down last few weeks, as he posted a career-high 157 yards in Week 2 before plummeting back to just 36 receiving yards in Week 3. He will try to get back on track heading into Sunday night's matchup against the Giants, a familiar foe that he has faced seven times in his NFL career. Celek has been held to 42 yards receiving on 3 catches per game on average against the Giants. He had a three-game scoring streak against the Giants in 2009 and 2010, but the Giants held him scoreless last season in two matchups, limiting him to just eight catches for 69 yards.
Analysis: The Giants have held tight ends in check this season, allowing just 52 yards per game while holding them entirely out of the end zone through three weeks, resulting in just five Fantasy points per game, on average. That mark ties them for the fifth-stingiest defense in the league against tight ends, despite the fact that they allow the eighth-most passing yards per game, overall. Still, Celek has the abilities to perform against anyone, and this game has the makings of a potential shootout, meaning Celek may get chances to shine. He is by no means a must-start Fantasy option, but Celek is worth using in most Fantasy formats for Week 4.
News: After posting a career-high 157 yards receiving his last time out, Eagles tight end Brent Celek did not have the same success in Week 3 against the Cardinals. He caught two passes for 36 yards in the 27-6 loss. Celek was targeted six times in the contest and had a long reception of 34 yards. Celek could have had a couple more receptions but was removed from the ball forcefully by the defender a few times.
Analysis: Celek has yet to find the end zone through three games this season but continues to see his looks in the passing game from quarterback Michael Vick. While he can be an inconsistent option in Fantasy at times, the 27-year-old has proven in the past that he can full up the stat sheet from time to time. Celek will be facing a Giants team in Week 4 that he did not have much success against a year ago so owners with a better option might want to keep him reserved. In two games against New York last season, Celek caught eight passes for 69 yards.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek had one of the better performances of his career his last time out and will be looking for similar success when he takes on the Cardinals in Week 3. He caught eight passes for a career-high 157 yards against the Ravens a week ago. Arizona ranks 11th in the league in pass defense, giving up 218 yards per game, and has allowed an average of eight Fantasy points to opposing tight ends. When Celek faced the Cardinals last season, he gained 53 yards on four catches.
Analysis: Celek more than doubled his production from Week 1 in his last game and stepped up for the Eagles with Jeremy Maclin limited due to a hip injury. Maclin could be limited again against the Cardinals so owners should keep an eye on the situation going forward. While he has yet to find the end zone as of yet, Celek remains a reliable target for Michael Vick in the passing game and should be in for another productive game in Week 3. Keep the 27-year-old active in the majority of Fantasy formats against Arizona.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek had a career game on Sunday of Week 2 at home against the Ravens. In helping the Eagles pull the 24-23 victory, Celek caught eight passes for a career-high 157 yards. He was targeted 11 times in the game and his long reception went for 28 yards. Celek did everything but score in the game. His previous career high in a game was 156 yards last year against the Jets.
Analysis: Celek has already caught 12 passes in two games for Michael Vick and the Eagles. He's been targeted 19 times over those games and has gone for an average of 111 yards per game. Celek is clearly a top cog in the passing game for the Eagles and should be considered a solid Fantasy start in most formats heading into Week 3 at Arizona.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek will look for his first touchdown reception Week 2 in the home opener against the Ravens. Celek caught four passes for 65 yards in the Week 1 opener at Cleveland, but did not score. In fact, his last touchdown came in his final game of last season against Washington. Celek will have a tough test against the Ravens, which limited Jermaine Gresham of the Bengals Week 1 to just three catches for 30 yards.
Analysis: Celek's history against the Ravens isn't going to help Fantasy owners make a decision on his use this week. Celek has played one career game against Baltimore and caught three balls for 26 yards in that one. Of course, that came back in 2008. Celek was not targeted in the end zone Week 1 as Clay Harbor did catch a TD pass from quarterback Michael Vick. All this does not bode well for a TD for Celek Week 2. We don't consider Celek a reliable Fantasy option against the Ravens this week.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek finished his Week 1 matchup against the Browns with four catches for 65 yards. Although a tight end caught a touchdown pass for the Eagles today, it ended up being Clay Harbor, not Celek.
Analysis: Celek still outgained Harbor, 65 yards to 16, but the targets were a little closer, with Celek getting eight and harbor getting six. Celek still seems to be Vick's favorite of the two, but his owners should be a little wary of Harbor's potential to siphon off some yards and steal possible touchdowns. Owned in 85 percent of leagues, Celek is a low-end starting TE, with the potential to have big games, but the added worry that Harbor may nudge his way into the receiving game as the season progresses.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek, who has two 800-plus yard seasons over his last three years, will kick off his 2012 campaign against a tough Cleveland Browns secondary on Sunday. While the Browns have an exceptionally stingy secondary -- they allowed the second-fewest passing yards per game in 2011 -- they weren't as successful against tight ends, giving up 7.5 Fantasy points per week to TEs last season (good for 14th in the NFL).
Analysis: Celek has an ADP of 130.85 this year, slotting him behind Owen Daniels (career high 862 receiving yards) and Jermaine Gresham (career high 596 rec. yards) among tight ends. It may not be fitting to give a five -year veteran who has averaged 764 yards and six touchdowns over the last three years a "sleeper" label, but Celek is capable of putting up big games -- in 2011, he had four games of 75 yards or more and six games with five or more receptions -- and is not getting the corresponding respect, especially considering his durability (he hasn't missed a game in his career). While the Browns may cut into the production of DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin, Celek -- a slow starter who gets stronger as the season goes on -- should be fine as a low-end TE1 for the season opener.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was able to get back on the field for Monday night's preseason game against the Patriots. Celek, who was held out of Philadelphia's preseason opener due to a knee injury, finished with just one catch for 13 yards during his limited reps. His lone reception came on the Eagles' first possession of the second half and was part of a eight-play, 81-yard scoring drive that was capped off by a 3-yard Clay Harbor touchdown reception. Celek was targeted twice before leaving the game in the third quarter.
Analysis: Celek seems to be finally be getting over his knee injury, which is great news for Fantasy owners and the Eagles alike. The 26-year-old finished 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns last season and was a favorite target of Michael Vick's as he was targeted 96 times, which ranked third on the team. Celek also finished as the eighth highest scoring tight end, in terms of Fantasy points, in standard leagues last season thanks to a strong finish to the year. As long as he is healthy by the time the regular season rolls around, he can be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE worthy of a selection as early as Round 9 in most formats.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was able to get back on the field for Monday night's preseason game against the Patriots. Celek, who was held out of Philadelphia's preseason opener due to a knee injury, finished with just one catch for 13 yards during his limited reps. His lone reception came on the Eagles' first possession of the second half and was part of a eight-play, 81-yard scoring drive that was capped off by a 3-yard Clay Harbor touchdown reception. Celek was targeted twice before leaving the game in the third quarter.
Analysis: Celek seems to be finally be getting over his knee injury, which is great news for Fantasy owners and the Eagles alike. The 26-year-old finished 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns last season and was a favorite target of Michael Vick's as he was targeted 96 times, which ranked third on the team. Celek also finished as the eighth highest scoring tight end, in terms of Fantasy points, in standard leagues last season thanks to a strong finish to the year. As long as he is healthy by the time the regular season rolls around, he can be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE worthy of a selection as early as Round 9 in most formats.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was able to get back on the field for Monday night's preseason game against the Patriots. Celek, who was held out of Philadelphia's preseason opener due to a knee injury, finished with just one catch for 13 yards during his limited reps. His lone reception came on the Eagles' first possession of the second half and was part of a eight-play, 81-yard scoring drive that was capped off by a 3-yard Clay Harbor touchdown reception. Celek was targeted twice before leaving the game in the third quarter.
Analysis: Celek seems to be finally be getting over his knee injury, which is great news for Fantasy owners and the Eagles alike. The 26-year-old finished 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns last season and was a favorite target of Michael Vick's as he was targeted 96 times, which ranked third on the team. Celek also finished as the eighth highest scoring tight end, in terms of Fantasy points, in standard leagues last season thanks to a strong finish to the year. As long as he is healthy by the time the regular season rolls around, he can be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE worthy of a selection as early as Round 9 in most formats.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek was inactive for Thursday's preseason opener against the Steelers. His status for Philadelphia's next preseason game against the Browns is still uncertain.
Analysis: Celek was held out for precautionary reasons as he continues to recover from his knee injury. He was limited during practice leading up to Thursday's game but could be available for the second week of preseason, so keep an eye on his status in the coming days. He played well in 2011 as he ended the year with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. So long as he's healthy for the start of the season we consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end worth drafting in all leagues with a pick as soon as Round 9.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek said the hardest part of dealing with his knee injury hasn't been the presence of pain as much as his lack of patience. Now, that is finally paying off -- Celek, who has been sidelined since the start of camp with a sore knee, said that he will be in pads for Saturday afternoon's hitting session. “As much as we all hate training camp, you still want to be out there with your guys, helping the team get better,'' said Celek, after the morning walk-through. “It's going to be hot and it's going to be hard and I can't wait to get out there.”
Analysis: Celek said his knee feels fine and he's not concerned about reinjuring it and being forced to the sideline again. “You can't think about things like that,'' he said. “When you play this game you have to go 100 miles an hour or you shouldn't be out there. So, I can guarantee you this -- when I go out there today, I'm going to give it all I've got.” Celek played well in 2011 as he ended the year with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. So long as he's healthy for the start of the season we consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end worth drafting in all leagues with a pick as soon as Round 9.
News: The Phiadelphia Daily News reports that Eagles tight end Brent Celek is making progress but is not yet ready to return to practice. Celek is dealing with a knee sprain.
Analysis: Celek played well in 2011 as he ended the year with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. So long as he's healthy for the start of the season we consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end worth drafting in all leagues with a pick as soon as Round 9.
News: The Eagles official team website reports that coach Andy Reid said tight end Brent Celek, who has been sidelined since last Thursday with a knee sprain, did some conditioning work on an adjacent field during the Wednesday morning walk thru session. Reid said that the only limitation with Celek is that he can't cut. "He's getting better, but he's not quite ready to go today," Reid said. "We'll see here in the next couple days how he improves. He's taken big steps here today."
Analysis: We hope Celek is OK and can get back to 100 percent soon. Celek played well in 2011 as he ended the year with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. We consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end, and he is worth drafting in all leagues with a late-round pick.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid says tight end Brent Celek is running on a treadmill as part of his rehab after spraining his right MCL in practice last week. "We're just taking it day-by-day," Reid said. "He feels pretty good though. He’s getting there."
Analysis: Celek played well in 2011 as he ended the year with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. So long as he's healthy for the start of the season we consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end worth drafting in all leagues with a pick as soon as Round 9.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek has a right MCL sprain, according to multiple reports. He's expected to sit out a week but come back before the end of training camp.
Analysis: Celek played well in 2011 as he ended the year with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. So long as he's healthy we consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end worth drafting in all leagues with a pick as soon as Round 9.
News: The Wilmington News Journal reports Eagles tight end Brent Celek suffered a mild right knee sprain in practice, leaving the field early. He later told reporters "I'll be good, I promise," smiling while wearing a bandage. Celek was finally healthy this summer after multiple shoulder and groin injuries.
Analysis: Celek played well in 2011 as he ended the year with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. So long as he's healthy we consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end worth drafting in all leagues with a pick as soon as Round 9.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Eagles tight end Brent Celek, who was held back slightly in the spring as he recovered from hip surgery, should be fine for training camp. Eagles coach Andy Reid said Sunday that Celek was good to go for camp, and Celek said via text message Tuesday morning that he feels great.
Analysis: Celek played well in 2011 as he ended the year with 62 catches for 811 yards and five touchdowns. We consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end, and he is worth drafting in all leagues with a late-round pick.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek told the Times Herald in early June that he feels fine after multiple offseason surgeries. Celek had procedures on his shoulder and hernia and was expected to be limited at offseason camps, but he practiced without incident. "I probably didn't expect to be out here as much but it's all how I feel," Celek said. "The fact that I feel good and can do more, that's good for me. Basically they give me free rein to kind of where I can push myself to the point where I can go."
Analysis: Celek finished last season with touchdowns in each of his final three games and finished a reception short of leading the team in catches. He's posted at least 800 yards and five touchdowns in two of his last three seasons and appears to be a healthy member of the Eagles' potent offense at this point. We love him as a sleeper worth a mid-to-late pick in drafts this summer as a No. 1 tight end.
News: Eagles tight end Brent Celek recently said he feels "better than I have probably in the last three of four years" following surgeries on his shoulder and hernia this offseason, but he's still not quite a full participant in the Eagles' OTAs. In fact, he's still a question mark to work at the team's June minicamp but is expected to be ready to roll for training camp.
Analysis: The Philadelphia Inquirer hinted that Celek might not be as limited as originally believed. If he can participate in full this summer, then there shouldn't be any reservations about taking him as a No. 1 Fantasy option. Figure that he'll get picked as soon as Round 9 and potentially as late as Round 11.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Eagles tight end Brent Celek will have limited reps at the upcoming minicamp. Celek has been dealing with shoulder and hernia injuries since the end of the 2011 season. He should be considered probable for training camp.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should continue to monitor what happens with Celek in the offseason, and hopefully he will be 100 percent for the start of training camp. When healthy and active, Celek is a low-end No. 1 Fantasy tight end in the majority of leagues.
News: Eagles head coach Andy Reid said TE Brent Celek is off crutches and is "moving around pretty well" following surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip and a sports hernia. Celek finished second on Philadelphia with 62 receptions for 811 yards and five touchdowns.
Analysis: Celek should be fine for training camp and might even participate without issue in minicamps this spring. He experienced a solid rebound this year following his disappointing 2010 campaign and averaged a career-high 13.1 yards per catch. Celek should be considered with a selection in the middle rounds of 2012 Fantasy drafts as a starting tight end.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek had two surgeries Tuesday to repair a torn labrum in his left hip and for a sports hernia. The team announced the procedures on Wednesday. Celek finished second on Philadelphia with 62 receptions for 811 yards and five touchdowns. He joined WRs Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson as the first trio of Eagles to each top 800 yards in a single season.
Analysis: Barring any unexpected issues, Celek is expected to be fully recovered for the start of training camp next season. He experienced a solid rebound this year following his disappointing 2010 campaign and averaged a career-high 13.1 yards per catch. Celek re-emerged as a potent threat in the Eagles' passing game and should be considered with a selection in the middle rounds of 2012 Fantasy drafts.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek put the finishing touches on a solid season on Sunday of Week 17 against Washington. Celek caught a 4-yard TD pass from QB Michael Vick late in the fourth quarter of the victory. Celek finished the game with six catches for 86 yards and the score. His long grab went for 30 yards in the game.
Analysis: Celek scored a touchdown for the third straight game to close out the season with five TDs overall. Celek finished his season very strong with 13 catches for 294 yards and three touchdowns in his last three games. He'll enter next year as the top TE on the Philadelphia roster and should be targeted beginning in the middle-to-late rounds of Fantasy drafts as a No. 1 Fantasy TE.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek will look to finish the season strong in Week 17 in the regular-season finale against Washington. The Redskins and Eagles have little left to play for outside of NFC East bragging rights, but should still go all out to earn a victory in the season's final week. Celek has been playing well recently and has a good shot at that continuing against the Redskins. Washington is allowing the fourth-most Fantasy points per game to the tight end position. Tight ends have scored three touchdowns in the last three games against Washington.
Analysis: The Redskins give up plenty of Fantasy production to opposing tight ends, and Celek caught four passes for 42 yards and a touchdown against them back in Week 6 at Washington. Plus, Celek has caught seven passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns the last two weeks. Celek is playing at a high level and should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy TE for use in all formats for the Week 17 game against the Redskins.
News: Eagles QB Michael Vick found TE Brent Celek for a 13-yard touchdown strike on the opening drive in Week 16 versus the Cowboys. Celek leads the team with 56 catches on the year after his two-catch and 52-yard performance on Saturday. Celek was targeted five times on the day. Philadelphia went on to beat Dallas, 20-7.
Analysis: Celek has 725 receiving yards on the season to go with his four scores. Both games he played versus the Cowboys this year, Celek excelled. Celek has to talent to be a No. 1 TE on a weekly basis, but he has not shown up for some games. With Philly out of the playoff picture, the team may decide to rest some starters. If Celek is on the field in Week 17 against Washington, Fantasy owners should view him as a viable TE option.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek is coming off a career-high 156 yard outing last week against the Jets. It was his first 100-yard performance since 2009, but he's looking to not go so long between these big games. In Week 16 Philadelphia travels to Dallas, a team he almost gained 100 receiving yards against back in Week 8. He had seven grabs for 94 yards and a touchdown in that win.
Analysis: The Cowboys have had trouble stopping opposing team's tight ends this year as they are allowing them to score 8 Fantasy points per game on average. Celek has already shown he can't beat the Cowboys, so there is a good chance he can do it again. Dallas is allowing 250 receiving yards per outing this year and have given up 19 passing scores. Fantasy owners should view Celek as a No. 1 TE option for Saturday.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who had his longest catch of the season in the first half of Philadelphia’s Week 15 45-19 victory over the New York Jets, bested it with the longest catch of his career in the second half, going for 73 yards before getting tackled at the one-yard line. Celek would finish the day with five catches for a career-high 156 yards and a touchdown on six targets. It was his first 100-yard receiving game since Week 16 of the 2009 season.
Analysis: The fifth-year tight end had been a disappointment this season, averaging just 39.8 yards-per game entering the contest. His performance in this game pushed him all the way up to 48 yards-per game in one week, so it was a pretty impressive performance. It was good to see Michael Vick targeting him more, as Celek’s production has really dipped since Vick took over as the starter last season. While the Jets are one of the best defense’s in the league, they had allowed the sixth-most yards in the league to tight ends entering the game, a number that is likely to get worse thanks to Celek. He gets to face a Cowboys team that allowed the seventh most Fantasy points to opposing tight ends in Week 16, so he should be viewed as a borderline No. 1 tight end for the game.
News: It has been a tough season for Brent Celek and the Eagles; preseason hype had them as favorites for the Super Bowl, and there was hope that Celek could return to the elite level of production he reached in the 2009 season. Instead, the Eagles have fallen to 5-8 and Celek has been a disappointment, scoring fewer touchdowns this year than he did in what was already a disappointing 2010. “You can’t worry about what everyone else thinks,” Celek said told the New York Times on Wednesday. “You’ve got to play for each other. Play as a team. Then you’re unstoppable.” Heading into Week 15 against the Jets, Celek needs to grab three touchdowns in three remaining games to best his total from last season.
Analysis: The Jets have allowed the fourth fewest touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season, though they do allow the sixth most yards. As a result of this balance, they come out as the 14th easiest team for Fantasy tight ends to score on, though they did hold the Chiefs tight ends without a catch in Week 14. Celek has been disappointing this season, but we do consider him a high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 15 because the Jets have been somewhat susceptible to opposing tight ends.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek had a decent performance in the Week 14 win at Miami on Sunday. Celek tied for the team lead with four catches from QB Michael Vick in the game. Celek, who was targeted five times by Vick, went for 39 yards and did not score in the game. Celek's long grab went for 11 yards.
Analysis: Celek continues to be a consistent cog in the passing game for Vick and the Eagles. That said, Celek still hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 8 against Dallas. Celek faces the Jets Week 15 and New York entered Week 14 having allowed just three TE touchdowns all season. Two of those touchdowns went to Rob Gronkowski, who is breaking records for TE touchdowns this year, so we doubt that Celek has a great chance of scoring. Fantasy owners should consider Celek just a No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 15.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek heads into Week 14 at Miami having only played one career game against the Dolphins. Unfortunately for Celek, he has never caught a pass against the team from South Florida. Miami has actually been pretty good at defending the tight end this season. The Dolphins have not given up a TE touchdown since Week 7 against Denver's Daniel Fells. The Dolphins have allowed four tight end touchdowns all year.
Analysis: Celek is coming off his worst game in a while last week at Seattle. The Seahawks held Celek to just three catches for 21 yards and those totals were his lowest figures since Week 5 at Buffalo. Celek has normally been good for 5-7 catches per game and at least 50 yards receiving with the possibility of a touchdown. With Michael Vick coming back Week 14, Celek could get into the end zone. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE against the Dolphins.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was targeted just four times in Week 13 versus the Seahawks, catching three passes for 21 yards. Philadelphia lost the game, 31-14. It seemed Seattle had Vince Young's short pass to Celek scouted as the tight end just couldn't get going. This outing ended his streak of six games with at least four receptions.
Analysis: Celek had a favorable matchup on Thursday, but Young couldn't get the ball to him. Actually, Young completed more passes to the Seahawks' defense than he did to Celek. The Eagles face the Dolphins in Week 14. The Dolphins have given up 16 receiving touchdowns and are allowing 248 passing yards per contest entering Week 13. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on whether Michael Vick returns to the lineup next week, as Celek hasn't scored a touchdown with Young under center.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek has an intriguing matchup upcoming Week 13 on Thursday night in Seattle. Celek has an excellent history against the Seahawks, plus Seattle has not been tough on opposing tight ends this season. In two games against Seattle, Celek has caught seven passes for 147 yards. That said, in his last game against them, in 2008 at Seattle, Celek caught six of those passes for 131 yards. Plus, the Seahawks are allowing the sixth-most Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season.
Analysis: Washington's Fred Davis came alive again against Seattle last week with four catches for 58 yards and a touchdown. Seattle has allowed tight ends to rack up 23 catches for 220 yards and three touchdowns the last three weeks and that is good news for Celek. Celek has caught at least four passes in six straight games and he's gone for at least 42 yards in all of those contests with a high of 94 and two touchdowns scored. Celek is primed for a big Week 13 and should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy TE.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was able to come up with most of the passes thrown his way in Week 12 against the Patriots. He was targeted six times by QB Vince Young, posting five catches for 75 yards in the 38-20 loss. He had a long reception of 24 and averaged 15 yards per grab. Celek finished second on Philadelphia in receiving behind WR Jason Avant (110 yards).
Analysis: Celek has posted at least 50 yards receiving in each of his last five games and has one touchdown over that span. He appears to be getting more involved in the offense, after struggling earlier in the year, so keep an eye on his progress going forward. His production has not changed much whether Michael Vick or Vince Young is starting at QB so heading into Week 13 against the Seahawks, continue to view Celek as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek has posted at least four catches and 40 yards in each of his last five games and will look to keep things going in Week 12 against the Patriots. New England ranks last in the league in pass defense, giving up nearly 300 yards per contest, and have allowed an average of 6.8 Fantasy points to opposing tight ends.
Analysis: Celek has been held out of the end zone the last three games after scoring in back-to-back outings but he continues to see his fair share of targets on a weekly basis. His production has not changed much with Vince Young in for the injured Michael Vick (ribs) as he remains a solid safely valve for his quarterback. The Patriots have not been able to slow many teams down through the air so far this season so consider Celek a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 12.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught all six passes thrown his way in Week 11 versus the Giants. Vince Young connected with Celek for 60 yards in the game. Philadelphia would win the game, 17-10.
Analysis: Celek definitely bailed Young out a few times as he was the safety valve option. Celek has been more involved in the offense over the past few weeks. The Eagles face the Patriots in Week 12, a team that has not been able to contain the pass this season. New England entered Week 11 allowing a league-high 308.9 passing yards per contest. Fantasy owners should continue to view Celek as a low-end No. 1 TE option moving forward, regardless if Young or Vick is the quarterback next weekend.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek is aiming for his fifth straight game with at least four receptions this Sunday against New York. Celek, who is coming off a 53-yard performance last weekend, faces a team he's played six times in his career. Celek saw one game of action versus the Giants in 2010, but he made his presence felt as he had two catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. However, Celek had just two catches for 9 yards in the team's first meeting this season. So far this season the Giants are allowing 7.00 Fantasy points per contest to opposing team's tight ends.
Analysis: Coach Andy Reid had wanted Celek to get more involved in the offense and over the last four games he has. He has caught 22 passes over that span and is just 11 catches shy of matching his total from last year -- 42. Michael Vick is dealing with an injury and is questionable for Week 11, but Celek should be the safety valve for either Vince Young or Mike Kafka if they have to start in Vick's place. Fantasy owners should consider Celek as low-end No. 1 TE option for this weekend.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek tallied four catches for a team-high 53 yards during the Eagles’ 21-17 loss to Arizona in Week 10. Celek finished with at least four receptions for the fourth consecutive game and has totaled 22 catches in that span to effectively put his early season struggles behind him. He has also scored one of his two touchdowns this season during that stretch. Celek collected seven targets from QB Michael Vick.
Analysis: Celek seemed destined for another lackluster season before experiencing a surge in production recently. Through nine games this season, he is just 11 receptions shy of matching his season total from last year (42) and has re-emerged as a threat in the Eagles’ passing game. While he remains in a crowded receiving corps, he is unlikely to finish with just one catch in back-to-back outings as he did at the beginning of the season. Consider him a high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE against the Giants in Week 11.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek fondly recalls his previous meeting with Arizona, the Eagles' Week 10 opponent. Celek had 10 catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns during Philadelphia's loss to the Cardinals in the 2009 NFC Championship. Celek's solid showing in the postseason launched him into elite status the next year when he racked up a career-high 76 receptions for 971 yards and a whopping eight touchdowns.
Analysis: Unfortunately for Celek, he could not duplicate his impressive campaign from 2009 and he finished with just 42 catches and four touchdowns in 2010. He seemed destined to be a forgotten man in the passing game again this season, but Celek has re-emerged as a solid threat and has hauled in seven receptions in each of his past two games. Celek also has two touchdown over his past three outings and is a key target for QB Michael Vick. Arizona is allowing an average of 7.2 Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends this season; consider Celek a high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 10.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was fairly productive in Week 9 against the Bears. Celek finished with a team-high seven receptions for 60 yards in the 30-24 contest, although he was unable to find the end zone. He was targeted nine times by Michael Vick in the loss and had a long of 21 yards.
Analysis: After not doing much of anything through the first five games of the season, Celek has really come into his own of late. He has racked up 18 receptions for 196 receiving yards and two touchdowns over his last three contests and seems to be developing into one of Vick's favorite targets of late. Celek will now look to keep things rolling along when the Cardinals come to town in Week 9. Arizona has struggled to defend the pass at times this season, which could lead to another productive day for the 26-year-old. Consider Celek a No. 1 Fantasy TE heading into his next matchup.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek has officially been ruled active for Week 9 against the Bears. Celek was listed as probable on the team's injury report due to a hip injury this week. The Bears enter Monday night's contest ranked 28th in pass defense, allowing 272 receiving yards per game. Chicago has surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 11.1 Fantasy points to opposing TEs on the season.
Analysis: Celek has officially been ruled active, although his status was never really in question coming in. The 26-year-old has registered a touchdown reception in each of his last two contests and looks to have another favorable matchup on Monday night. Consider Celek a No. 1 Fantasy TE against Chicago.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek went through practice on Saturday and his hip should be fine for the Monday night game Week 9 against the Bears. Celek is listed as probable on the team's injury report for the Monday night contest. Celek has registered a touchdown reception in each of his last two contests for the Eagles. The Bears enter Monday night's contest ranked 28th in pass defense, allowing 272 receiving yards per game. Chicago has surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 11.1 Fantasy points to opposing TEs on the season.
Analysis: Fantasy owners are glad to hear Celek is practicing and more than likely to play on Monday night as he has been one of the most added players in CBSSports.com leagues following two solid performances. It's a good matchup for Celek, as the Bears have surrendered six touchdowns to opposing TEs thus far. Consider using the 26-year-old as a No. 1 Fantasy TE in Week 9.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was back on the practice field Friday after sitting out Thursday with a hip contusion. Celek, who has registered a touchdown reception in each of his last two contests, said Thursday that he intends to play Week 9 vs. Chicago. The Bears enter Monday night's contest ranked 28th in pass defense, allowing 272 receiving yards per game. Chicago has surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 11.1 Fantasy points to opposing TEs on the season.
Analysis: It seems the only thing that is going to keep Celek out is a setback. Fantasy owners are glad to hear he is back at practice since he has been one of the most added players in CBSSports.com leagues following two solid performances. It's a good matchup for Celek, as the Bears have surrendered six touchdowns to opposing TEs thus far. Consider using the 26-year-old as a No. 1 Fantasy TE, if he is healthy enough to play in Week 9.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said TE Brent Celek is dealing with a hip contusion and was held out of practice Thursday. Philadelphia hosts Chicago in Week 9 on Monday night, but Celek said he intends to play this week.
Analysis: This is the last thing Fantasy owners want to hear after Celek has finally re-emerged offensively and has been one of the most added players in CBSSports.com leagues this week. The good thing is that he gets an extra day to rest since Philadelphia doesn't play until Monday. Still plan to start Celek as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE and if anything changes, then we will let you know.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek led his team in targets, receptions and yards in Week 8 versus the Cowboys. Michael Vick looked his tight end's way nine times in the contest. Celek caught seven passes for 94 yards and a touchdown. His longest grab of the day went for 22 yards. The Eagles would go on to win the game, 34-7.
Analysis: Celek outproduced both Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson on Sunday, something that doesn't happen every day. The Cowboys have had trouble stopping tight ends this year and Celek showed why. He's now scored in two straight games for the Eagles and will look to continue that trend next Sunday. Heading into Week 9 Philly hosts Chicago, a team that has allowed 11 scores through the air in seven games. The Bears are also allowing 271.9 passing yards per contest. Fantasy owners should view Celek as a solid TE option for Week 9.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek scored his first touchdown of the year in Week 6 and will look to keep this streak going in Week 8 against Dallas. Celek has faced the Cowboys six times in his career, catching 18 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns. So far this season Dallas is allowing 10.67 Fantasy points per contest to opposing team's tight ends, which is among the highest in the league.
Analysis: Celek and QB Michael Vick haven't been on the same page this season, but the last time they took the field things started to click. He was targeted a team-high nine times, catching four passes for 42 yards and his score. Even with a favorable matchup, Fantasy owners should view Celek as more of a No. 2 TE option for this Sunday.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was more involved in the offense in Week 6 at Washington. Celek was involved early as he caught a touchdown pass from 7 yards out from Michael Vick to put the Eagles on the board in the first quarter. Celek made a ridiculous grab in the second quarter when he tipped a ball thrown behind him into the air. With defenders around, Celek tipped the ball twice as it ended up falling into his arms as he was on the ground on his back for a 21-yard reception. Celek finished with four catches for 42 yards and was targeted a team-high nine times by Vick.
Analysis: Celek had been under-utilized by Vick and the Eagles all season, but the coaches executed an amazing play call to get him in the end zone early against the Redskins and Vick kept looking his way for the rest of the game. Celek's numbers still weren't great in the Week 6 game, but at least he scored his first touchdown of the season and got a handful of grabs. Fantasy owners had grown weary of Celek, and rightly so. Outside of the Week 6 TD, Celek has done almost nothing worthy of Fantasy usage. Plus, the Eagles have a bye coming up in Week 7. The team returns Week 8 on Sunday night against Dallas. That big-time stage could be his chance to get back into the spotlight. We doubt it, though. Celek is unlikely to be a recommended Fantasy start for the Week 8 game.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek has not been getting things done this season entering Week 6 at Washington. Celek caught a touchdown pass in two games against the Redskins last season. Celek totaled five catches and 35 yards in those two games with the one score coming in Philadelphia. Celek went for one catch in Week 5 at Buffalo for 6 yards and has two catches the last two weeks for just 8 yards. His last double-digit yardage effort on the season came in Week 2 at Atlanta.
Analysis: Celek has recorded just nine catches on the season for 73 yards without a touchdown. He's recorded zero Fantasy points in three straight games for Fantasy owners, who have dropped him widely entering the game against the Redskins. Washington has been solid against tight ends this season as only one has scored against them. Consider Celek a TE to avoid in Week 6.
News:Brent Celek had a 6-yard catch at the Bills in Week 5. On the bright side, he was targeted five times by Michael Vick.
Analysis: Celek just isn't getting the job done -- the tight end who wowed us a few years back should be considered an afterthought going forward as Vick is getting much more out of his receivers.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday leading up to the Week 5 game at Buffalo. Celek is dealing with an illness and is likely to be able to suit up for the Week 5 game. In one career game against the Bills, Celek had three receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown in 2007.
Analysis: Celek has a total of eight catches on the season in four games for 67 yards and no touchdowns. Celek has not been a large part of the team's offense as QB Michael Vick has not looked his way with regularity. The Bills are allowing the eighth-most Fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends, which bodes well for Celek Week 5. In fact, Rob Gronkowski and Jermaine Gresham have combined the last two weeks for 11 catches for 179 yards and three scores against the Bills. For that, Celek does have some Fantasy value. However, we doubt he's going to be worth anything more than a low-end No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught 1 of 4 targets for 2 yards in Week 4 against the 49ers. Celek now has two or fewer catches in three of four games.
Analysis: The numbers and production don't lie. Celek is just a few years removed from a 971-yard, eight-touchdown season, but he is no longer a top target in the Eagles offense now that Michael Vick is under center. Backup TE Clay Harbor had a better performance Week 4, so make sure to keep Celek out of Fantasy lineups heading into Week 5 against the Bills.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek heads into Week 4 against the 49ers without a touchdown through three games. Perhaps history will be on his side Sunday since he scored last year against the Niners. Although, the 49ers haven't given up a touchdown to a tight end in 2011 and TEs average just 6.0 Fantasy points per week, which is tied for seventh lowest in the NFL.
Analysis: Celek used to be a big part of the Eagles offense, but he hasn't been as much of a factor since Michael Vick became the starting QB last season. Celek is asked to block more, even though the Eagles still thinks he can be a viable option in the passing game. It's just that Celek is hard to trust in Fantasy since he has gotten off to such a slow start this year.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek (hip) was activated for Week 3 against the Giants, as anticipated. He had been listed as probable on the injury report. He finished the game with just two catches for 9 yards. He was targeted just the two times in the game.
Analysis: Celek, who suffered a lower back strain in Week 2 against the Falcons, was a full participant in practice this week. Celek has become more of a blocker than pass catcher since the Eagles have transitioned from QB Donovan McNabb to Michael Vick the last few years. He remains a low-end Fantasy play going forward.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said the MRI on Brent Celek's injured back came back negative. Celek, who suffered a lower back strain in Week 2 against the Falcons, was a full participant in practice Wednesday in advance of the team's matchup against the Giants.
Analysis: Back injuries can be problematic, but as long as Celek gets on the practice field, then he should play Week 3 against the Giants. Celek has become more of a blocker than pass catcher since the Eagles have transitioned from QB Donovan McNabb to Michael Vick the last few years. If Celek is healthy for Week 3, then he will be nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option, though he does have three career touchdowns in five games against the Giants -- the most he has scored against any team.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid told the media on Monday that TE Brent Celek suffered a lower back strain in Week 2 against the Falcons. He later said on his radio show that Celek is going to need an MRI. Celek was targeted seven times on Sunday, catching four passes for 43 yards in the 35-31 loss.
Analysis: Celek has become more of a blocker than pass catcher since the Eagles have transitioned from QB Donovan McNabb to Michael Vick the last few years. If Celek is healthy for Week 3 against the Giants, then he will be nothing more than a low-end Fantasy option, even if Vick is sidelined because of a concussion.
News: After catching just one pass in the season opener, Eagles TE Brent Celek was more involved in the offense in Week 2 against the Falcons. He was targeted seven times, catching four passes for 43 yards in the 35-31 loss. Celek had a long reception of 24 yards and averaged 10.8 yards per catch.
Analysis: Celek had a very disappointing Week 1 but showed some signs of life for Fantasy owners against the Falcons. While he did not find the end zone, it's encouraging to see more passes thrown his way. But with Michael Vick suffering a concussion on Sunday, Celek could have a different QB throwing his way in Week 3 against the Giants. Keep an eye on the situation going forward and continue to view Celek as more of a low-end Fantasy TE at this point.
News: After catching just one pass for 13 yards in his 2011 debut, Eagles TE Brent Celek could be in for another slow game in Week 2 against the Falcons. Atlanta gave up 289 passing yards in Week 1 and allowed nine Fantasy points to opposing tight ends. When Celek faced Atlanta a year ago, he had four catches for 46 yards.
Analysis: Celek had a disappointing Week 1 for Fantasy owners and it doesn't look as though he is going to break out against the Falcons. He has not been targeted heavily since Michael Vick took over as quarterback last year, but does have the potential for a big performance every time he takes the field. Atlanta has some athletic linebackers that are good at covering tight ends so owners should consider Celek as more of a low-end No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 2.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught one pass for 13 yards in Week 1 against the Rams in St. Louis. He was targeted three times in the game.
Analysis: The Rams allowed the second fewest Fantasy points to opposing tight ends last season and didn't allow Celek to make much of an impact in Week 1. Celek is not targeted heavily by QB Michael Vick, but remains a potential No. 2 TE option who should become useful once the bye weeks come around. He should not be activated in most formats for his Week 2 matchup in Atlanta.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek could be in for a tough matchup in his season opener at St. Louis. The Rams allowed the second fewest Fantasy points to opposing tight ends last season. They allowed just three touchdowns to opposing tight ends all year.
Analysis: The Rams ranked just 19 against the pass, but seemed to have tight ends figured out in 2010. With practically the same defense returning, Celek could be looking at a rough game in the opener from a statistical standpoint. A matchup-type, better saved for bye-week replacement use, Celek should be reserved in most formats for Week 1.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek did not practice on Saturday because of a minor hip issue. He received an injection and is expected back in a few days. Philadelphia will delay practice on Sunday until the afternoon because of Hurricane Irene.
Analysis: QB Michael Vick and Celek have worked together a lot in training camp, so a few days off to get 100 percent won't cost Celek too much. Vick has said he wants to get Celek more involved in the offense this season after he was neglected in 2010. He said he'll try to utilize Celek like he used Alge Crumpler back in his days in Atlanta. If Vick is good on his word, Celek should be able to improve mightily on his 42 grabs on 79 targets for 511 yards and four touchdowns from last season. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on Celek regarding this hip issue, but it seems like he'll be fine. Consider taking him with a late-round pick on Draft Day. Remember, he's just two years removed from a 76-catch, 971-yard, eight-touchdown season.
News:Michael Vick told the press after his preseason game Thursday night that he plans to get TE Brent Celek more involved in the offense after somewhat neglecting him last season. Celek and Vick have worked together a good amount thus far in training camp, and if the Eagles' receiving corps loses some of its top players to start the year, Celek would be needed. "I think this season is going to be a great year for Brent," Vick said. "We've been connecting a lot over the last couple of weeks. I just told him he needs to trust me and I'm going to get the ball to him. Just get open and I'll find you. ... I went back on some of my Atlanta film and how I used Alge [Crumpler]. We're going to get Brent involved this year – I think he deserves that."
Analysis: Celek disappointed last year with 42 grabs on 79 targets for 511 yards and four touchdowns. He's added muscle this offseason in an attempt to improve his blocking, which isn't exactly the best news for Fantasy owners focused on receptions and touchdowns to hear about. Celek should be considered a worthy late-round pick for Fantasy owners this summer. Remember, he's just two years removed from a 76-catch, 971-yard, eight-touchdown season.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid took part in a Q&A session with the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday, and he responded to a question about Celek's role in the offense next season by admitting a focus of his this offseason. "We did a great job with our down the field throws last season," Reid said. "Our short to intermediate game, we need to go back and look at that and put a more emphasis on that."
Analysis: Celek disappointed last year with 42 grabs on 79 targets for 511 yards and four touchdowns. He's added muscle this offseason in an attempt to improve his blocking, which isn't exactly the best news for Fantasy owners focused on receptions and touchdowns to hear about. Celek is going to be an afterthought for most Fantasy owners this summer, especially because of the plethora of young, athletic tight ends deepening the player pool. Thus, a sneaky Fantasy owner could draft Celek as a very low-end starter or a high-end reserve and hold out hope that a resurgence results in trade bait. Expect Celek to go off draft boards as a middle- to late-round pick.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports that Eagles TE Brent Celek said he has added muscle in his legs and elsewhere, bulking up to 267 pounds from 250. He said he'd like to be 260 for the season. "I got to be able to block these defensive ends, man," Celek said.
Analysis: It's great that Celek is concerned about his blocking, which is an important skill for a TE, but we want to hear be more concerned about his receiving skills. Celek struggled in 2010, and he spent more time blocking and less time catching passes from QB Michael Vick. We expect him to improve this season, but he remains a No. 2 Fantasy TE on Draft Day. He is only worth drafting with a late-round pick in the majority of leagues.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had some pretty weak stats in 2010, partially due to QB Michael Vick overlooking him on the field. But Pro Football Weekly reports that Vick and Celek have reconnected during offseason players-only workouts, opening the door for Celek to re-emerge in Philadelphia. Also, the Eagles have reportedly been working on finding ways to get Celek more involved in the offense.
Analysis: Celek is going to be an afterthought for most Fantasy owners this summer, especially because of the plethora of young, athletic tight ends deepening the player pool. Thus, a sneaky Fantasy owner could draft Celek as a very low-end starter or a high-end reserve and hold out hope that a resurgence results in trade bait. Expect Celek to go off draft boards as a middle- to late-round pick.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek caught just two passes for 25 yards in the Eagles' 21-16 loss to Green Bay in an NFC Wild Card matchup on Sunday. Celek collected four targets as Philadelphia struggled to gain high-yardage plays throughout the game. Celek finished the season with 44 receptions and 536 yards -- both considerably below his career highs he set last season (76-971). The hulking tight end scored four touchdowns but reached the end zone just once in his last six games.
Analysis: Celek was one of the larger Fantasy disappointments this season as he failed to repeat his sterling 2009 campaign. The fourth-year tight end was nearly phased out of the Eagles offense as QB Michael Vick would run away from trouble instead of checking down to Celek. As a result, he recorded only four games with more than three receptions and posted a 12.2 yards per catch average in the regular season. Fantasy owners can hope he rebounds in 2011 but he will likely be a No. 2 Fantasy TE in most drafts.
News: With the Eagles already locked in as the No. 3 playoff seed in the NFC, TE Brent Celek did not see much action in Week 17 against the Cowboys. He was dressed on the sideline but did not play in the 14-13 loss.
Analysis: After a breakout campaign in 2009, Celek had a down year and finished the regular season with 42 catches for 511 yards and four touchdowns. While he remained a favorite targeted of QB Michael Vick throughout the season, his numbers took a hit in all aspects. Still, he was a viable Fantasy contributor on a weekly basis so keep an eye on him during the playoffs to see what he can do. Heading into 2011, consider Celek a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE worthy of taking in the middle rounds on Draft Day.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had his best performance of the year his last time out but he could be in for a slow game in Week 17 against the Cowboys. With Philadelphia already locked in as the No. 3 seed in the NFC, coach Andy Reid might rest his starters as the outcome has no bearing on the playoffs. Dallas ranks 27th in the league against the pass, giving up over 251 yards per contest, and have allowed an average of 6.1 Fantasy points to opposing tight ends.
Analysis: Celek had 10 catches for 97 yards a week ago and was one of the few players on his team to have a decent game. But with the uncertainty of his playing time for Week 17, it will be hard to trust the 25-year-old in a majority of Fantasy formats. The Eagles have already ruled out QB Michael Vick for Sunday's game and might rest WR DeSean Jackson as well. Also note that Celek was held without a catch when the division foes met earlier in the year. Consider Celek a low-end No. 2 Fantasy TE against the Cowboys.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek made the best of a bad situation on Tuesday night in Week 16 against the Vikings. The Eagles' offense was awful all night and could get nothing going against Minnesota. Michael Vick was having trouble hitting his receivers and the only one getting open with regularity was Celek. The tight end was targeted 12 times in the game by Vick and he came down with 10 catches for 97 yards. Both of those figures are easily season highs for Celek. He had a long reception of 22 yards and did not score in the game.
Analysis: Celek has had his moments in the Philadelphia passing game but Vick really hasn't looked his way with much consistency this season outside of this game. The duo appears to be developing more and more chemistry by the game, however, and that could culminate with a big performance for Celek in Week 17 against Dallas following his game on Tuesday. Still, the Cowboys defend tight ends well and Fantasy owners should already have a more reliable tight end on their roster at this late stage in the game. Consider Celek just a high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 17.
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 TE Brent Celek 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 Celek. The weather should be good by Tuesday and that might help his value, even.
Analysis: Celek, like all of the Eagles skill position players, has greatly benefited from the emergence of Michael Vick. But his solid play comes in just the last month, as opposed to the WRs and RBs seeing their stock rise immediately. Still, Vick and Celek have developed a bit of chemistry over the last few games. Consider him to be a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into the Tuesday night matchup because Philly has too many weapons to get the ball to that take priority over Celek.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek has racked up at least 50 yards in three of his last four games, scoring two touchdowns in the process. In Week 16, he will look to continue his streaky play against the Vikings, who have given up four touchdowns to opposing TEs in their last six games.
Analysis: Celek, like all of the Eagles skill position players, has greatly benefited from the emergence of Michael Vick. But his solid play comes in just the last month, as opposed to the WRs and RBs seeing their stock rise immediately. Still, Vick and Celek have developed a bit of chemistry over the last few games. Consider him to be a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into the Sunday night matchup because Philly has too many weapons to get the ball to that take priority over Celek.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had just two catches in Week 15 against the Giants, but he made one of them count. He caught a 65-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter that helped spark a 28-point rally in the final stretch of the game. Celek caught the ball up the middle of the field and rumbled into the end zone for his fourth touchdown reception of the season
Analysis: Celek finished the game with 72 total yards after being blanked in Week 14 in Dallas. He was targeted just three times in the game and still doesn't seem to be a favored target by QB Michael Vick. That will lead to more mediocre numbers down the stretch barring a serious tactical change or more unlikely long catch-and-run touchdowns. Avoid Celek outside of deeper leagues that require starting two TEs for Week 16 against Minnesota.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek is hoping to snap out of his scoring funk Sunday at the Giants in Week 15. Celek has only three touchdowns on the season and just two games with double digits in Fantasy points. He had zero Fantasy points in Week 14 against Dallas, and he also went scoreless in Week 11 against the Giants. Celek did score in two matchups with the Giants in 2009, including catching five passes for 64 yards and a touchdown in New York. But the Giants have been among the best teams against tight ends this year with only two touchdowns allowed to Dallas Clark and Jason Witten.
Analysis: With the way Celek has played this year -- he's spending more time blocking than catching passes -- and the tough matchup, we would consider Celek just a No. 2 Fantasy TE in the majority of leagues. He's not worth starting in standard formats against the Giants in Week 15.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek started off slow with QB Michael Vick after they connected just twice in a three-week span. In the two games preceding the Week 14 game against the Cowboys, the two gelled for seven connections and a touchdown. But on Sunday night, it seemed like it did a month ago for the two, as Celek received just two targets from VIck and failed to haul in a single pass. He contributed in the running game as a blocker, helping RB LeSean McCoy gash Dallas for a career-high 149 yards on the ground.
Analysis: Celek has just 30 receptions this season after a break-out 76 catch campaign in 2009. The QB fluctuation between Vick and Kevin Kolb has hindered his progress after he flourished with the TE-friendly Donovan McNabb last season. Heading into the Week 15 game against the Giants, who also held him without a catch three weeks ago, it's tough to envision him as a No. 2 Fantasy option. Celek remains a risk, especially in the Fantasy playoffs. He's a key cog in the Eagles offense, but not in Fantasy play.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek has been on the same page with QB Michael Vick over the last two games, connecting on seven passes -- including a touchdown -- after hooking-up just twice in the three previous weeks. Celek will look to continue the progression against the Cowboys in Week 14. Dallas has not allowed an opposing TE to reach the end zone in their last three games, but Detroit's Brandon Pettigrew racked up 75 yards on eight catches against them in Week 11. Celek did even more damage -- 96 yards on seven catches -- the last time these teams met, in the 2009 playoffs.
Analysis: Although Celek has been gelling with Vick in recent weeks, he still has yet to catch more than four passes in a game this season, and he has yet to rack up more than 55 yards receiving. Still, Vick has targeted the TE 15 times over the last two games, including four in the end zone. The Cowboys have struggled against physical TEs this season too and Celek fits into that mold. Heading into the Sunday night matchup, we'll call the Eagles TE a No. 2 Fantasy option.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek caught his first touchdown from quarterback Michael Vick last week, and in the Week 13 win over the Texans, he racked up a season-high 55 yards. He has been targeted 15 times by Vick in the last two weeks after he saw just five of Vick's passes head his way in the previous three games. The two connected on one of the biggest plays of the night, on a 20-yard play that allowed the Eagles to extend their final TD drive on 3rd-down. Vick targeted Celek twice in the end zone, the second of which was dropped by the TE.
Analysis: Celek was used primarily as a blocker leading up to the Week 12 game against the Bears, but has deferred back to his pass-catching habits of 2009 over the last two games. It seems like Celek is becoming one of Vick's usual targets because the opposing defenses are playing so far off -- because of the team's speed at WR -- that Celek has a wide-open middle of the field to work with, especially against zone coverage. In Week 14, the Eagles take on the Cowboys with nine days of rest leading up to the game. We anticipate Celek being utilized as a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into that matchup.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek finally produced in the passing game with QB Michael Vick in last week's loss to the Bears. The two connected on a 30-yard touchdown and nearly hooked-up for another. Vick looked his way the most times since Week 5 on the night. In Week 13, the Eagles host the Texans on Thursday, but the short turnaround is only making Celek want to play more. "I want to get back out there right now, I'm so disgusted," Celek said Monday. "Getting back out there and moving on will probably be the best thing for this team."
Analysis: Even better news for Celek than the Thursday night kickoff is the opponent. The Texans yield the most Fantasy points in the NFL to the TE position. Six different TEs have scored against Houston and eight have notched at-least four catches against them this year. Celek has not caught four passes in a game since Week 6. We consider Celek to be a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR, but if there's any game where he can over-achieve, it will be Thursday night.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek contributed his first productive game in weeks, finishing with three catches for 50 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles' loss in Week 12 at Chicago. Celek's eight targets Sunday were the most he's received since Week 5 against San Francisco when he saw nine passes. His 30-yard touchdown reception came on a 4th-and-9 situation and in heavy coverage late in the fourth quarter. Earlier in the game, he would have had an easy score but Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick overthrew him when he was wide-open a few yards from the end zone.
Analysis: Celek has been basically unused in the Eagles' passing scheme the last four weeks. With a more concentrated effort on blocking for the fleet-footed Vick, Celek posted just four catches and 16 receiving yards -- including two games with no catches -- in the last four weeks. His 50 yards on Sunday was his highest total of the season and the touchdown was his first in the last six games. Philadelphia's Week 13 opponent, Houston, has struggled with defending the pass all season and could make Celek a decent Fantasy option.
News: Philadelphia tight end Brent Celek, whose role in the Eagles offense has decreased immensely with fleet-footed Michael Vick under center, will likely see another game primarily as a blocker in Week 12 at Chicago. Celek failed to register a catch for the second time this season in Philadelphia's 27-17 victory against the Giants in Week 11, and has been targeted just five times in his last three games.
Analysis: It might be time to stop expecting Celek to produce on offense this season. The Bears possess a sensational pass defense and have held tight ends to six receptions or less in three consecutive games. Celek has 23 receptions for 237 receiving yards this season, well below his stats during his breakout year last season. His value in the Eagles offense is risky and we can't recommend him any higher than a No. 3 Fantasy TE in Week 12.
News: For only the second time all year, TE Brent Celek did not record a reception in the Week 11 win over the Giants. He was not even officially targeted by QB MIchael Vick on the night. Celek had appeared to catch a 5-yard pass late in the game, but the minimal effort was negated by penalty.
Analysis: Celek has been used in the max-protection blocking scheme the team is deploying to protect Vick, so his receiving numbers have taken a major hit. He has just four catches in his last four games, totaling 16 yards. As long as Vick is in the lineup, and it appears that he will start in week 12 against Jacksonville, Celek remains a Fantasy risk. Keep him on the bench.
News: The Eagles have used more max-protection this season than they ever have in the Andy Reid era. The main reason for that has been the instability of the offensive line. No one has been more impacted by the change than TE Brent Celek. Last year, Celek had a team-high 76 catches. But he's been asked to stay in and block more this year and has 23 catches in the first nine games. In Week 11, the Eagles host the Giants, in a game that will decide first place in the NFC East.
Analysis: Celek, who has just four catches for 16 yards in his last three games, just has not produced with QB Michael Vick in the lineup. During Vick's absence earlier in the year, Celek scored both of his touchdowns in the three-and-a-half game span. Still only two elite NFL TEs -- Jason Witten and Dallas Clark -- have scored against the Giants No. 1 overall defense this season. Celek has the odds stacked against him yet again in Week 11, so we'll call him a low-end Fantasy TE at best.
News: On a night were the Eagles set team records for total yards in a game (592) and points in a half (45), TE Brent Celek was a non-factor. He had just two receptions for 8 yards in Week 10 against the Redskins with a long of 7 yards. He was targeted four times in the 59-29 rout, but took a backseat to Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson, LeSean McCoy, and Jerome Harrison.
Analysis: Celek has now been a complete non-factor over his last two games and doesn't seem to get to many targets with Vick under center. He continues to get overlooked by the Eagles' speedy receivers and has yet to total more than 50 yards receiving in a game this season. Consider him just a No. 2 Fantasy TE heading into Week 11 against the Giants.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek wasn't targeted often in Week 9 by QB Michael Vick and enters Week 10 on a cold spell. He has six receptions over his last three games for 54 yards and no touchdowns. He has just two scores on the year, one of them coming against his Week 10 foe, the Washington Redskins. He caught three passes for 27 yards back in Week 4 -- his first touchdown of the year. Celek has never excelled against Philly's NFC East rival, as he has just 11 catches for 76 yards through his last five games. He does, however, have that lone touchdown. Through nine weeks the Redskins have allowed opposing team's tight ends to find the end zone four times.
Analysis: Celek did score against the Redskins the last time they played, but he doesn't get many targets with Vick under center. He's been getting overlooked in favor of the Eagles' speedy receivers -- Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson. He has 21 catches for 229 yards this year and hasn't had a game when he's gone over 50 yards receiving. Washington has one of the worst pass defenses in the league as they are allowing 280.9 passing yards per game. Consider Celek a No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 10.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had a 56-yard touchdown pass from Michael Vick negated on a holding penalty on Winston Justice. While Celek ran down the sideline, Indy's Robert Mathis stood at the spot where he was held and kept waving everyone back. Celek ook a hard hit in the second quarter in Week 9 as a Colts defender planted him. He was not able to hold onto the ball, because of that hit. He would get up and get back in the huddle and not get another target from Vick the rest of the game. Indianapolis as only given up 179 yards on 23 catches and one touchdown to opposing team's tight ends this season.
Analysis: Celek has 21 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns this season -- that didn't change after Week 9. He hasn't had a game with more than 50 yards receiving yet and the season is half over. It seems Vick looks towards his receivers a lot more than Celek, which hurts his Fantasy value. Vick and Celek haven't connected much this year, which also doesn't bode well for the tight end. The Eagles face the Redskins in Week 10, a team that has one of the worst pass defenses in the league. But that doesn't mean he should be starting next week. Continue to view him as a No. 2 Fantasy TE at this time.
News: Indianapolis has given up 179 yards on 23 catches and one touchdown to opposing team's tight ends this season. That translates into just 3.4 Fantasy points per game. Philadelphia TE Brent Celek, who has struggled so far this season, will try to be the second tight end to find the end zone versus the Colts. He has 21 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns this season. He hasn't surpassed 50 yards in a single game for the Eagles either, which doesn't bode well for his Week 9 mathcup.
Analysis: The Eagles are coming off a bye week and Celek said he's feeling refreshed and ready to go in Week 9. He has dealt with some minor injuries this season and has had to adjust to two quarterbacks' playing styles. This week Michael Vick should be under center for the Eagles, and he's had trouble connecting with Celek in the games he's played in. Fantasy owners should view him as a No. 2 TE for Week 9.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek said Monday he is ready to go in Week 9 against the Colts after the bye week. Celek has battled wrist and chest injuries this season, and he's also struggled with his play with 21 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns. "It's good for your body, and it's good for your mind," Celek said of the bye week. "I feel refreshed and rejuvenated."
Analysis: Celek should be considered a decent Fantasy option against the Colts. He is getting healthy, and Michael Vick (ribs) is also returning for Week 9. Vick and Celek have had trouble connecting this year, but hopefully that will change in the second half of the season. Consider Celek a potential starting option in the majority of leagues.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was able to play in Week 7 at Tennessee, as expected, after being listed as probable on the injury report with a wrist injury. He was limited to just two catches for eight yards, however. Five passes were thrown his way in the game.
Analysis: Celek did not appear to be limited by the wrist injury and was on the field enough, but the Eagles passing game seemed out of whack without DeSean Jackson around due to injury. Celek has yet to crack even 50 yards on the season and has no more than four catches in any game, a mark he has reached only once. He does have two touchdowns this season, but he does not appear to be a solution as a No. 1 tight end. Use the bye in Week 8 for the Eagles to start exploring other options.
News: As expected, Eagles TE Brent Celek (wrist) was listed as active for Week 7 at Tennessee. He had been listed as probable on the injury report. Celek is looking for his third touchdown in four games. He has totaled 26 catches for 389 yards and three touchdowns in his past five games against the AFC. He also has two 100-yard games in that span. However, the Titans have not allowed a tight end to total 100 yards in 2010 and have given up just one touchdown to a tight end -- Jason Witten.
Analysis: Celek hasn't quite had the season Fantasy owners envisioned. It seems the absence of QB Donovan McNabb has had more of an impact than realized. Still, now that Kevin Kolb is filling in for the injured Michael Vick, he is leaning a bit more on Celek, especially in the red zone. Consider Celek a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 7.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek is looking for his third touchdown in four games in Week 7 against the Titans. Celek has totaled 26 catches for 389 yards and three touchdowns in his past five games against the AFC. He also has two 100-yard games in that span. However, the Titans have not allowed a tight end to total 100 yards in 2010 and have given up just one touchdown to a tight end -- Jason Witten.
Analysis: Celek hasn't quite had the season Fantasy owners envisioned. It seems the absence of QB Donovan McNabb has had more of an impact than realized. Still, now that Kevin Kolb is filling in for the injured Michael Vick, he is leaning a bit more on Celek, especially in the red zone. Consider Celek a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 7.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was a consistent part of the passing game Week 6 against the Falcons, catching four passes -- tying his season high -- on seven targets -- tied for most on the team. Unfortunately, he was unable to find the end zone after a scoring a touchdown in each of his last two games.
Analysis: Since taking over for the injured Michael Vick (rib), Eagles QB Kevin Kolb has leaned heavily on Celek underneath. Kolb was a little more willing to air it out in Week 6, making Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson the preferred targets over Celek. Celek is still enough of a threat in the red zone to start in most Fantasy leagues, but because he has yet to catch more than four passes in a game this season, he's not a high-end option. Treat him as a borderline No. 1 at Tennessee in Week 7.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who was dealing with a wrist injury in practice this week, is active for Week 6 against the Falcons. He will be looking to a score a touchdown for the third straight game with QB Kevin Kolb under center.
Analysis: Celek has yet to catch more than four passes for more than 47 yards in a game this season, but you can't argue with the touchdowns. Kolb consistently looks to him in the red zone, so he's safe to start as a low-end No. 1 TE in Fantasy.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who has scored a touchdown in each of the two games with backup QB Kevin Kolb under center, will try to make it 3 for 3 in Week 6 against the Falcons, a team that has allowed an average of 7.4 Fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season, 13th-most in the league. Celek faced the Falcons in Week 13 last year and scored a touchdown then as well, finishing with two catches for 16 yards. The tight end is dealing with a wrist injury in practice this week but isn't in any real danger of missing Sunday's game. He is officially listed as probable.
Analysis: Celek has yet to catch more than four passes for more than 47 yards this season, making him something of a disappointment in Fantasy, but as long as he continues to score touchdowns, you have no reason to turn away from him. He seems to have a good connection with Kolb, who might need to lean on him even more than usual to prevent the Falcons from adding to their league-leading 10 interceptions. Consider Celek a No. 1 Fantasy TE this week.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who has scored a touchdown in each of the two games with backup QB Kevin Kolb under center, will try to make it 3 for 3 in Week 6 against the Falcons, a team that has allowed an average of 7.4 Fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season, 13th-most in the league. Celek faced the Falcons in Week 13 last year and scored a touchdown then as well, finishing with two catches for 16 yards. The tight end is dealing with a wrist injury in practice this week but isn't in any real danger of missing Sunday's game.
Analysis: Celek has yet to catch more than four passes for more than 47 yards this season, making him something of a disappointment in Fantasy, but as long as he continues to score touchdowns, you have no reason to turn away from him. He seems to have a good connection with Kolb, who might need to lean on him even more than usual to prevent the Falcons from adding to their league-leading 10 interceptions. Consider Celek a No. 1 Fantasy TE this week.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek scored a touchdown for the second game in a row in the Week 5 win over the 49ers. He was targeted nine times by QB Kevin Kolb, and finished with three catches for 47 yards, his highest yardage total through five games this season. In the two games Kolb has taken the majority of snaps at QB for Philadelphia, he has found Celek for TDs. His TD in Week 5 came on a broken play in the first quarter, when Kolb scrambled out of a sack and found Celek one on one with rookie S Taylor Mays.
Analysis: Celek and Kolb have a clear connection on the field. In the last two weeks, with Kolb at the helm, Celek has tied for the team lead in targets in each game, and has 16 targets combined to lead the Eagles with Kolb at QB. If Kolb remains the starter in Week 6 against the Falcons, Celek should again be his go to guy. Atlanta's defense has not allowed any opposing TEs to eclipse the 100-yard mark, but they have allowed two TDs. Celek should remain a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE in Week 6.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek will play in the Week 5 game at San Francisco. He was expected to play all along and was listed as probable on the official injury report with a wrist injury.
Analysis: Celek has become a solid receiving TE in the NFL over the last season and a half, and Kolb relies on that. If Vick is out Week 5, as we expect, Celek becomes a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE against San Francisco. They rank 20th in pass defense, giving up 227.8 yards per game. Five different TEs have caught at least three passes against the 49ers this season through four games.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek looks to continue benefiting from QB Kevin Kolb in Week 5 at San Francisco. After Kolb came in for the injured Michael Vick in Week 4, Celek saw more passes his way and scored his first touchdown of the season. Celek had four catches for 73 yards against the 49ers last season, but those passes were from QB Donovan McNabb. San Francisco has allowed two TEs to score touchdowns in four games this season.
Analysis: Celek has become a solid receiving TE in the NFL over the last season and a half, and Kolb relies on that. If Vick is out Week 5, as we expect, Celek becomes a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE against San Francisco. They rank 20th in pass defense, giving up 227.8 yards per game. Five different TEs have caught at least three passes against the 49ers this season through four games.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek found the end zone for the first time this season in Week 4 against the Redskins. He caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from QB Kevin Kolb in the fourth quarter to cut Washington's lead to 17-12. He was targeted seven times in the game, catching three passes for 27 yards.
Analysis: Celek saw more passes thrown in way in Week 4 after Kolb replaced the injured Michael Vick and finally scored a touchdown after finding the end zone eight times a season ago. He would benefit more from the pocket passer starting but a decision on who will be the quarterback next week has not yet been decided. Celek has all the tools to be a top-flight tight end but he needs to have the ball in his hands more often to be effective. Fantasy owners should continue to view Celek as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 5 against the 49ers and check back to see if either Kolb or Vick will be throwing to the 25-year-old.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was listed as active for Week 4 against the Redskins. He was listed as probable on the injury report with a wrist injury but was able to make the start on Sunday. Washington is giving up an average of 325.7 passing yards per game. Celek has caught nine passes for 101 yards so far this year but the Redskins have limited opposing tight ends to just six Fantasy points per game.
Analysis: Celek has caught eight passes for 49 yards in five career games against the Redskins but has only been in the feature role since the beginning of last season. At this time last season he had 22 catches for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Fantasy owners have to be disappointed that he has yet to find the end zone this year but it should only be a matter of time with the Eagles offense rolling of late. With Celek active for Sunday's game, owners should consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 4.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek faces off against a Redskins defense in Week 4 that has not had much success stopping the pass this season. Washington is giving up an average of 325.7 passing yards per game while Philadelphia ranks 14th in the league in passing, averaging 228.7 yards per game through the air. Celek has caught nine passes for 101 yards so far this year but the Redskins have limited opposing tight ends to just six Fantasy points per game.
Analysis: Celek has caught eight passes for 49 yards in five career games against the Redskins but has only been in the feature role since the beginning of last season. At this time last season he had 22 catches for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Fantasy owners have to be disappointed that he has yet to find the end zone this year but it should only be a matter of time with the Eagles offense rolling of late. Celek managed to practice in full Wednesday despite being listed on the injury report with a wrist injury so consider him as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 4.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek managed to practice in full Wednesday despite being listed on the injury report with a wrist injury.
Analysis: Celek hasn't had a great start to this season under a pair of new QBs, but he did pick up his best haul of 42 yards in Week 3. Unfortunately, Celek has been poor against the Redskins in his career and had just eight catches for 41 yards in two games against Washington last season. While Celek has certainly dropped in the TE rankings since his solid 2009 campaign, he's still worth using in most Fantasy formats. Hopefully QB Michael Vick starts looking his way a little more often as the season progresses.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had his most productive game of the season in Week 3 against the Jaguars. He caught four of the six passes he was targeted for, gaining 42 yards. He had a long reception of 21 and averaged 10.5 yards per catch in the 28-3 win. He took a big hit on his long reception but was able to shake it off and stay in the game.
Analysis: Celek, who was listed as probable leading up to Week 3 but participated in full practices while dealing with a chest injury, has yet to score a touchdown this season after catching eight a year ago. He has proven to be a solid option for QB Michael Vick but the 25-year-old has underachieved thus far. Celek faces off against the Redskins in Week 4, who gave up 235 passing yards and one touchdown to a rookie quarterback on Sunday. Vick has made some big plays in the passing game and it is only a matter of time before Celek benefits. Continue to view the former Bearcat as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy TE against Washington.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek was active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. He was listed as probable leading up to Week 3 but participated in full practices while dealing with a chest injury. Celek has five catches on the season for 59 yards.
Analysis: Along with giving up an average of 314 yards through the air in their first two games, Jacksonville has allowed 95 yards and two touchdowns to opposing team's tight ends. Celek has a solid matchup in Week 3 and should be able to break out after two slow games to open the season. Fantasy owners should get him in their lineups as QB Michael Vick has always liked throwing to his tight ends and should have some success against the Jaguars. Continue to view Celek as a low-end No. 1 option for Week 3.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek has had a slow start to the season but faces a Jaguars defense in Week 3 that has given up some yards in their first two games. Along with giving up an average of 314 yards through the air in their first two games, Jacksonville had allowed 95 yards and two touchdowns to opposing team's tight ends. Celek, who is probable for Week 3 with a chest injury, has caught just five balls for 59 yards in his first two games.
Analysis: Celek should be good to go against the Jaguars but will need to step up his performance before he starts losing serious Fantasy value. After posting 971 yards and eight touchdowns in 2009, he has had a hard tie getting things going this season. The Kevin Kolb/Michael Vick sage could have something to do with it but Vick has always liked throwing to his tight ends and should have some success against Jacksonville. Continue to view Celek as a low-end No. 1 option for Week 3.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had another disappointing week on the gridiron against the Lions. Celek finished with just three catches for 27 yards in Week 2. He was targeted five times by Michael Vick and failed to score. Celek has managed just five catches for 59 yards in his first two games.
Analysis: Celek was one of the most drafted tight ends in CBSSports.com leagues this year. Rightfully so after he posted 971 yards and eight touchdowns in 2009. So what gives? Well, the quarterback shuffle hasn't helped. Celek did most of that damage with Donovan McNabb, who is now with Washington, under center. Add to the fact that Celek hasn't played much with Kevin Kolb (concussion), who would probably target the TE more than a scrambling QB like Vick, and that is why he is off to a sluggish start. Kolb is expected back in Week 3 against the Jaguars, so we might finally see Celek get into an offensive rhythm. Don't give up on Celek just yet because you probably invested too high of a draft pick on him.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek didn't create much of a stir in Week 1 against the Packers, as it took him until the fourth quarter to record his first catch of the game. He looks for better results in Week 2 against the Lions. Detroit allowed Chicago tight ends to total just four catches for 37 yards in Week 1, however, Detroit was one of the worst teams in the NFL in covering tight ends in 2009. The Lions allowed tight ends to rack up 73 catches for 781 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.
Analysis: Our biggest concern with Celek is that he is likely going to be catching passes for Michael Vick in Week 2 and not Kevin Kolb (concussion). Celek is better off with a pocket QB more than a mobile QB, which Vick is. You invested too high of a pick in Celek to just give up on him after Week 1, and with a favorable matchup in Week 2, you should probably start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek didn't make a catch until the fourth quarter on Sunday in Week 1 against Green Bay. He caught two passes, on back-to-back plays for a total of 32 yards. He was targeted four times on the day. Both his passes came from Michael Vick, not starter Kevin Kolb, as Kolb would not play in the second half. He sustained a concussion in the second quarter.
Analysis: Celek caught just four passes for 50 yards in the preseason, so his production on Sunday was a step in the right direction. Coach Andy Reid said Kolb would start Week 2 in Detroit, if he was healthy. Celek led the team in receptions in 2009 with 76 for 971 yards. He should be able to bounce back against a porous defense in Detroit, with either Kolb or Vick at the helm. When Vick was the starter in Atlanta his favorite target was TE Alge Crumpler. Celek should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 2.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek didn't have an overly productive preseason, catching just four passes for 50 yards. Celek, who had a team-best 76 receptions for 971 yards during his breakout season in 2009, wasn't targeted often by QB Kevin Kolb in the exhibition games. Green Bay allowed just 201.1 yards through the air in 2009 -- the fifth best in the league. With Al Harris and Atari Bigby out for the first six weeks of the season, Kolb might be able to take advantage of some matchups, especially with his tight end.
Analysis: Celek was one of 14 TEs in the NFL to have at least 50 receptions in 2009, and he could easily put up more solid numbers with Kolb at the helm. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhineg thinks the offensive line could be one of the best in the league, once they get healthy. If they do, that would free up Celek for more catches as he was asked to block a lot during the preseason. Going up against a banged up Green Bay secondary, Celek could get a few more touches. He should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy option heading into in Week 1.
News:Brent Celek's disappointing preseason lingered on Friday night at Kansas City. The Eagles tight end made just one catch for 18 yards and was targeted just twice in the game. Through three preseason games Celek has four catches for 50 yards and has barely received any attention from QB Kevin Kolb.
Analysis: There's nothing troubling here -- really. We know that Kolb knows Celek exists because the two hooked up for back-to-back 100-yard connections last season. Part of the problem could be Celek being asked to block more this preseason because the Eagles' O-line isn't great, and part of the problem could be Kolb getting more acclimated with his receivers because he knows what he has in his tight end. We still see Celek as a rock solid No. 1 Fantasy option you should expect to see go off draft boards once the first three elite tight ends are taken. Round 6 or 7 is a fair spot to get Celek in drafts.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had another quiet game Friday night in the second preseason contest at Cincinnati. Celek finished with one catch for 14 yards. He had two targets. Celek has now caught just three passes for 32 yards in two preseason games.
Analysis: Celek should be fine once the regular season starts, but the lack of production could start to raise some warning flags with Kevin Kolb taking over for the departed Donovan McNabb. While Kolb and Celek connected well in 2009 when Kolb started two games when McNabb was out with a rib injury, it would be nice to see them develop a rapport heading into the start of the season. Still, Celek is a talented tight end, and we consider him a No. 1 Fantasy option. He's worth a mid-round pick in all leagues on Draft Day.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek didn't do much in Friday's preseason opener against Jacksonville, but it wasn't because the Eagles weren't trying to get him the ball. Celek had two catches for 18 yards against the Jaguars, but he had five passes thrown in his direction from QB Kevin Kolb. He was the most targeted receiver for the Eagles in the game.
Analysis: We like that Kolb was trying to get Celek the ball, and Celek has the chance for a big year in 2010. Celek had a team-high 76 catches last year, and he could be in line to duplicate those stats or even improve. We value Celek as a No. 1 Fantasy option, and he's worth drafting as early as Round 4 or 5 in all leagues. We hope that Kolb continues to look in his direction like this all year because that will mean great things for Celek.
News: The Philadelphia Daily News reports the Eagles offense will change with Kevin Kolb replacing Donovan McNabb as the starting QB. McNabb's strength was a big arm. Kolb's strength is accuracy. The Eagles likely will become a more traditional West Coast offense this season, heavier on short and intermediate routes like slants and curls and crosses that will give receivers more yards-after-the-catch opportunities than the deeper patterns the Eagles used when McNabb was under center. It doesn't mean they won't throw the ball deep. It just means they probably won't throw it deep nearly as much. "Kevin's accuracy is going to be the biggest factor [for more yards after the catch]," TE Brent Celek said. "If you get it there accurately, the guy can catch it and turn upfield. If it's not, you've got to turn your body and it slows you down and the defense can catch up quicker. Getting the ball out fast and getting it to you in a position where you can cut up the field quickly is what it's all about."
Analysis: In fairness to McNabb, it should be pointed out that the Eagles were a pretty good yards-after-the-catch team last year when he was the QB. They finished eighth in the league in yards after the catch. Almost half of their passing yards - 2,151 of 4,380, or 49.1 percent - came after the catch. Celek, who had a team-high 76 receptions, finished third among the league's tight ends in yards after the catch, with 447 (of 971 receiving yards). DeSean Jackson, who had six touchdown catches of 48 yards or more last season, finished 24th overall and 10th among wide receivers in yards after the catch, with 420 (of 1,156 receiving yards). Jeremy Maclin finished 68th overall (266 of 762 receiving yards). Slot WR Jason Avant was 91st (215 of 587). Celek remains a No. 1 Fantasy TE worth a pick between Round 7 and 9 in drafts. We hope Kolb continues to get Celek the ball at the same level McNabb did, but we expect that will happen.
News: The Philadelphia Eagles traded QB Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins for a pair of draft picks. The Eagles will receive a second-round pick (37th overall) in this month's NFL draft and either a third- or fourth-round pick next year. Kevin Kolb replaces McNabb under center in Philadelphia, a change that should be fine with TE Brent Celek. In both of Kolb's starts last season Celek caught eight catches for exactly 104 yards with one score. They accounted for two of Celek's three 100-yard games in 2009.
Analysis: Kolb has a big arm, but these stats suggest that like McNabb, Kolb prefers to lean on his tight ends. That's excellent news for Celek, who remains a solid No. 1 Fantasy TE worth a pick between Round 7 and 9 in drafts. You might even want to bump your expectations for him up a smidge, though he's still not expected to be any better than the "big three" tight ends of Clark, Davis and Gates.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek caught three passes for 59 yards in a 34-14 loss to Dallas on Saturday night. In his previous four games, Celek had eclipsed the 60 yard mark.
Analysis: Celek had a breakout season in 2009 and established great rapport with QB Donovan McNabb. His Fantasy value for 2010 has increased significantly and depending on how your draft goes, could be a steal in 2010.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek fully participated in practice again on Friday as his team prepares to take on Dallas Saturday night. He's been dealing with a gimpy knee but should be OK to start at the Cowboys.
Analysis: Celek had a breakout season in 2009 and established great rapport with QB Donovan McNabb. Look for him to be a favorite target against the Cowboys on Saturday. In two games against the Cowboys this season, Celek has combined for 10 catches for 135 yards and one touchdown. He's solid to use in Playoff Challenge leagues.
News: According to the Eagles' official website, TE Brent Celek fully participated in practice as his team prepares to take on Dallas Saturday night.
Analysis: Celek had a breakout in season in 2009. He has established great rapport with QB Donovan McNabb. Look for him to be a favorite target against the Cowboys on Saturday. In two games against the Cowboys, Celek has combined for 10 catches for 135 yards and one touchdown.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek totaled a team-high seven catches for 96 yards during a Week 17 loss to the Cowboys. He was targeted nine times and had a long reception of 25 yards. Celek finished the 2009 season with 76 catches, 971 yards and eight touchdowns.
Analysis: With L.J. Smith finally out of the picture in 2009, Celek became an elite NFL tight end. He had the best season of his career and became a reliable target for QB Donovan McNabb. As long as he is healthy, there is no believing that Celek can't be as productive in 2010. Celek will be a top Fantasy TE on Draft Day 2010.
News: Tight end Brent Celek had 121 yards receiving and one touchdown on four catches as Philadelphia won its sixth straight game in Week 16 against the Broncos. Donovan McNabb tossed a 47-yard TD pass to a wide-open Celek, giving the Eagles a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. It was the longest touchdown of his career. Celek's previous best was 44 yards last year vs. Seattle.
Analysis: Celek is having a monster season in 2009 now that L.J. Smith is out of the picture. He has a career-high eight touchdowns and still has one week left to add to his totals. McNabb loves throwing his way, so Celek remains a No. 1 Fantasy TE heading into Week 17 against the Cowboys. Celek had 39 yards and a score against Dallas in Week 9.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek had one of his better games of the season, in terms of yardage at least, in the Week 15 playoff-clinching win over the 49ers. Celek caught four passes for 73 yards. His long grab was a 43-yard reception.
Analysis: Celek went for his biggest yardage total since Week 6 of the season in this game but failed to score in what would have been his third straight. Still, with five touchdowns since Week 8 of the season, Celek is a clear No. 1 Fantasy TE for use in Week 16 against Denver.
News: As expected, Eagles TE Brent Celek (back, thumb) was not listed among the inactives for Week 15 vs. San Francisco.
Analysis: Consider Celek a No. 1 Fantasy TE for this matchup with the 49ers, even though he's struggled a little lately.
News: NFL Network reports that Eagles TE Brent Celek (back) will play vs. the 49ers in Week 15.
Analysis: We expected Celek to play and we like his matchup a lot, so long as the weather cooperates. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy TE; we'll be first to know whether or not he'll be active this on Fantasy Football Today, 11 a.m. ET here on CBSSports.com.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek (back, thumb) was limited in practice for a second straight day Friday as Philadelphia gets ready for Week 15 vs. San Francisco. He is listed as questionable for the contest.
Analysis: Celek has played each of the last two weeks in spite of the thumb injury and has played well, putting up 64 yards and a touchdown last week at the Giants. He remains a No. 1 tight end Week 15 against the 49ers, but be sure to check the inactives.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who missed practice Wednesday with back and thumb injuries, returned in a limited capacity Thursday as the team prepares for Week 15 against the 49ers. The team expects him to play Sunday.
Analysis: Celek has played each of the last two weeks in spite of the thumb injury and has played well, putting up 64 yards and a touchdown last week at the Giants. He remains a No. 1 tight end Week 15 against the 49ers.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek (back,thumb) could not participate in practice on Wednesday as the team prepares to face the 49ers Week 15. Celek, however, is expected to playin the Week 15 by coach Andy Reid, reports the Delaware News Journal.
Analysis: Celek continues to play well and is not letting a thumb injury slow him down. Keep him active in all leagues for Week 15 against San Francisco and consider him a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek continues to have a breakout season. Celek had five catches for 64 yards and a touchdown Sunday at the Giants. Celek now has a career-high seven touchdowns on the season.
Analysis: Celek continues to play well and is not letting a thumb injury slow him down. Keep him active in all leagues for Week 15 against San Francisco and consider him a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek (thumb) is active for Week 14 at the Giants.
Analysis: Celek has struggled in recent weeks but is still a solid receiving option for the Eagles. Think of him as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 14.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek (thumb) was able to practice in full all week and should play Week 14 at the Giants. Celek dealt with the thumb injury last week at the Falcons and scored a touchdown. He made four grabs for 61 yards and a score earlier this season against the Giants.
Analysis: Celek is not a threat to miss the game Sunday and although the Giants have a solid pass defense, we still like him as a nice No. 1 Fantasy TE option.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek didn't let a thumb injury bother him Sunday at the Falcons. Celek had two catches for 16 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Celek continues to play like a No. 1 Fantasy TE. Keep him active in all leagues in Week 14 at the Giants.
News: With DeSean Jackson inactivated for Week 13 at Atlanta, WR Jason Avant, WR Jeremy Maclin and TE Brent Celek are expected to see more targets against the Falcons.
Analysis: Avant, Maclin and Celek were all on the injury report with minor injuries of their own, but they are active and will play. Look for Maclin and Avant to have solid performances against a floundering Falcons secondary. Both serve as potential replacements for Jackson in Fantasy, though we do like Maclin better because of his speed and upside.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who sprained his thumb Week 12, practiced in full for a third straight day Friday as the team prepares for Week 13 at Atlanta. The Eagles signed Celek to a six-year extension earlier in the week.
Analysis: Celek is tied for seventh in receptions (54), fifth in yards (601), and tied for fourth in touchdowns (five) among all tight ends. He leads the Eagles in catches and touchdowns. This thumb injury doesn't look like it'll affect him for this weekend's game, so keep him active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who sprained his thumb Week 12, practiced in full for the second straight day Thursday as the team prepares for Week 13 at Atlanta. The Eagles signed Celek to a six-year extension earlier in the week.
Analysis: Celek is tied for seventh in receptions (54), fifth in yards (601), and tied for fourth in touchdowns (five) among all tight ends. He leads the Eagles in catches and touchdowns. This thumb injury doesn't look like it'll affect him for this weekend's game, so keep him active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Tight end Brent Celek has signed a six-year contract extension with the Eagles. The deal was announced Tuesday and runs through the 2016 season. Celek has emerged as one of the top players at his position in his first full season as a starter. He's tied for seventh in receptions (54), fifth in yards (601), and tied for fourth in touchdowns (5) among all tight ends; he leads the Eagles in catches and TDs. Celek is also dealing with a thumb injury that the team hasn't had much comment on since Week 12, which is when he got hurt. Celek practiced in full Wednesday with the injury.
Analysis: Celek's contract is nice but his thumb injury is of more concern to Fantasy owners. We'll know more about his status during the week, but considering his nice matchup against the Falcons, he should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy tight end, especially if DeSean Jackson is out.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek caught four passes for 33 yards in the Week 12 win over Washington. His long went for 15 yards. Celek sprained his thumb in the game apparently. The Eagles said X-rays were negative. Celek told a teammate he has torn ligaments in one of his hands after dropping three passes. Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin stopped a passing Celek at his locker and asked, "you good?" Celek told him, "No, I tore a few ligaments in my hand." Celek extended his left hand toward Maclin to take a look. Coach Andy Reid did not mention Celek's injury in his postgame press conference.
Analysis: Celek has not scored a touchdown in two straight weeks and has eight catches for 68 yards combined in those two. Before that, however, Celek had a touchdown in three straight. With DeSean Jackson getting injured on Sunday and possibly needing to miss the Week 13 game at Atlanta, that could make Celek a solid No. 1 Fantasy option for that game if he's healthy. This is definitely a situation to monitor.
News: The last time Eagles TE Brent Celek faced the Redskins in Week 7 he was held to three catches for 8 yards. He's having a great season, but this is a tough matchup for him. Washington allowed Tony Gonzalez to catch five passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in Week 9, but he's the only tight end to get double digits in Fantasy points against the Redskins. They have held Kevin Boss, Kellen Winslow and Jason Witten to minimal production, and Celek might not play well against Washington again.
Analysis: It's hard to bench Celek, but you might want to consider him a No. 2 option this week. The Redskins have done well against tight ends and contain Celek again in this matchup.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had four catches for 35 yards Sunday at Chicago. His streak of three consecutive games with a touchdown came to an end.
Analysis: This poor games comes at a bad time for Celek, who faces Washington in Week 12. He played the Redskins in Week 7 and had his worst game of the year with three catches for 8 yards. Hopefully that doesn't happen to Celek again, but he should be considered a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE for this matchup.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught a TD pass for the third straight game on Sunday in a Week 10 loss to the Chargers. Celek caught six passes in the game, gaining a total of 47 yards. His TD pass came in the fourth quarter and cut the team’s deficit to 28-23. His longest reception went for 17 yards.
Analysis: Celek continues his solid play for the Eagles, catching a TD pass for the third straight game and his fifth overall. He has developed into one of the most reliable Fantasy TEs in the league and should be considered a must-start for Week 11 at Chicago.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had three catches for 39 yards and a touchdown Sunday against Dallas. Celek scored for the second game in a row, and he now has four touchdowns on the season.
Analysis: Celek continues to play like a No. 1 Fantasy TE. Keep him active in all leagues heading into Week 10 at San Diego, which is a great matchup for Celek since the Chargers struggle to defend tight ends.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught four passes for 61 yards in Week 8 against the Giants, including a 17-yard touchdown pass. It was his third touchdown pass of the season, but first since Week 3.
Analysis: Celek has had at least three grabs in every game this season and aside from a slow game against the Redskins in Week 7, he has had useful stat lines in just about every game he has played this season. He is a strong option in any league that requires a tight end for Week 9 against Dallas.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught three passes for 8 yards Week 7 on Monday night in a win over the Redskins.
Analysis: Celek remains a solid Fantasy option in the Eagles offense despite the mediocre game against the Redskins. Washington defends well against the tight end. Celek had at least four grabs in every game this season and has 386 yards and two touchdowns. Treat him as a solid No. 1 Fantasy TE for Week 8 against the Giants.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught four passes for 75 yards Week 6 at Oakland. Coming off back-to-back 100-yard weeks, Celek slumped to 58 yards last week.
Analysis: It might seem like a slump by Celek standards, but 58 yards is still a respectable total for a tight end. Donovan McNabb doesn't seem to lean on Celek the way backup Kevin Kolb did, but he still gets the ball to him often enough to make Celek a No. 1 tight end in Fantasy. Keep him active for Week 7 at Washington.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek (knee) was able to practice in full on Wednesday as the team prepares for its Week 6 game at Oakland. He is considered probable for the contest.
Analysis: Celek came back to earthy slightly in Week 5 but still managed to put up 58 receiving yards on four catches. Celek leads all Eagles receivers to start the season and could be in for a big Week 6 at Oakland. As long as he is able to play, think of him as a high-end option for that matchup.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who had 104 yards in each of his previous two games, made four catches for 58 yards in a Week 5 rout of the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Celek couldn't managed a third straight week of 104 yards, but his Fantasy owners surely didn't think he'd be capable of something ridiculous like that. His output on Sunday is what Celek should produce on an average weekend, but he's certainly shown he's capable of a lot more. He has a great matchup in Week 6 at Oakland, so continue to use him in all formats.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek will look to continue his solid 2009 season when Philadelphia hosts winless Tampa Bay in Week 5. The Buccaneers rank 17th against the pass and allowed 65 yards and a score to Redskins TE Chris Cooley in Week 4.
Analysis: Celek has come from basically nowhere to being a must-start Fantasy TE this season and should be able to rack up the yards and catches again this week. He will be nicely rested and is worth using in all leagues as a No. 1 option.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught eight passes for 104 yards and a touchdown in a Week 3 rout of the Chiefs.
Analysis: Celek is off to a great start this season with 22 catches for 255 yards -- 208 of those yards coming in his last two games. Unfortunately, Fantasy owners won't be able to use him in Week 4 as the Eagles are off, and who knows if Donovan McNabb will look his way as much as Kevin Kolb has been once Philadelphia gets back to action. Still, Celek should be owned in all formats at this point simply because of his potential to keep this run going.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek has had two fantastic games to start the 2009 season and looked even better in Week 2 with Kevin Kolb throwing him the football. He caught eight passes from Kolb Week 2 against the Saints for 104 yards. On the year, he has 14 catches for 141 yards and a touchdown. Celek has never faced the Chiefs, the team Philly hosts in Week 3.
Analysis: Donovan McNabb is doubtful for Week 3 and so we expect Kolb to be throwing passes to Celek once again. That worked out pretty well in Week 2 in a high-octane meeting with the Saints. Kansas City has been much better against the pass thus far this season but we still like Celek has a solid No. 2 Fantasy TE for the week.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught a team-high eight passes for 104 yards in Week 2 vs. New Orleans. He caught six passes for 37 yards and a touchdown in the opener.
Analysis: Celek was a primary target for Kevin Kolb in his first career start and Celek has played well in back-to-back games to start the season. The Eagles may get starter Donovan McNabb back in Week 3 vs. Kansas City, but Celek has proved he can be productive with either quarterback and we recommend adding him in the 44 percent of leagues where he is available. He could be looking at a breakout year and Fantasy owners should get in on the ground floor where possible.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had a nice Week 1 performance with six catches for 37 yards and a touchdown, but will likely have Kevin Kolb, not Donovan McNabb, throwing him in the ball in Week 2 against the Saints. Three of Celek's grabs in Week 1 did come from Kolb, however.
Analysis: Celek has the chance to really step up this season and become a viable Fantasy TE, but one week does not make an entire campaign. He has the chance to succeed against a relatively week Saints defense in Week 2, so might be worth a shot in deeper leagues. Remember, Kolb might focus on Celek since he's an easier target to hit than a receiver 15-plus-yards down the field.
News: TE Brent Celek caught one of two receiving touchdowns for the Eagles during a 38-10 win in Week 1 against the Panthers. Celek got on the board with a 9-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. He finished with a team-high six catches and 37 receiving yards. He was targeted eight times in the game.
Analysis: Now that L.J. Smith is in Baltimore, Celek becomes the unquestioned feature receiver at tight end for the Eagles. That's a good role to be in as QB Donovan McNabb often looks the tight end's way. However, McNabb hurt his ribs Week 1 and his status for Week 2 is questionable. It would help Celek if McNabb is healthy against a poor defense like New Orleans. Celek is a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE with or without McNabb.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek returned to the lineup during Thursday's preseason game after sitting out a week with a shoulder injury. He posted two catches for 20 yards and now has four catches for 50 yards during the preseason.
Analysis: Celek has a chance to play a big part in the Eagles offense this season now that L.J. Smith is with the Ravens. Celek was impressive toward the end of last season and into the playoffs. He had three touchdowns in the playoffs with another 19 catches for 151 yards (7.9 avg.) and comes into this year as a sleeper at his position. He's worth a late-round pick in all leagues and could end up as a No. 1 TE when the year is over.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that tight end Brent Celek was held out of Thursday's preseason game against Indianapolis because trainers wanted to be cautious. Celek made the trip to Indianapolis despite not practicing much during the week with a sprained shoulder.
Analysis: Celek was impressive toward the end of last season and into the playoffs. He had three touchdowns in the playoffs with another 19 catches for 151 yards (7.9 avg.) and comes into this year as a sleeper at his position. He's worth a late-round pick in all leagues and could end up as a No. 1 TE when the year is over. The injury doesn't concern us much at this point.
News: According to the team web site, Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg is impressed with TE Brent Celek. Mornhinweg said Celek will take on more responsibility this year. "I don't think there is any question that he is ready for the role. He has proven that," said Mornhinweg. "He has developed very well. ... Every time we gave Brent a little bit more last year, he succeeded. We would give him a little bit more and he would succeed. A little bit more, a little bit more. That's the way it went all season. Brent is a player who is a consistent performer. I think it is important to know what Brent's strengths are and you work him there. He produces. He is consistent. He is dependable. You call his number and he's going to get it done. You call a run to his side and he's going to get it (block) done. You call a run away from him and he is going to get the cutoff block. He is just so consistent and dependable, and there is a trust factor that goes into it. Coaches and the rest of the players naturally trust the man to get the job done, and that is so very important."
Analysis: Celek was impressive toward the end of last season and into the playoffs. He had three touchdowns in the playoffs with another 19 catches for 151 yards (7.9 avg.) and comes into this year as a sleeper at his position. He's worth a late-round pick in all leagues and could end up as a No. 1 TE when the year is over.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek made 10 catches and scored touchdowns of six and 31 yards in a NFC Championship Game loss at Arizona on Sunday. It was by far his best game of the season, going for 83 yards on his 10 receptions.
Analysis: Looking ahead to 2009, Celek could be the new starting TE in Philadelphia as he really made a name for himself in this title game. Also, L.J. Smith was pretty ineffective down the stretch this season. Celek may be a nice sleeper in 2009 drafts, especially if he is named the Eagles starter in the offseason.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek caught three passes for 12 yards in Sunday's 23-11 Divisional Playoff win over the Giants to advance to next week's NFC title game at Arizona. Celek scored one of two touchdowns in the game as Donovan McNabb found him in the end zone to start the scoring in the 4th quarter and put the Eagles up for good.
Analysis: Celek has minimal Fantasy value heading into 2009 unless the Eagles opt not to bring back L.J. Smith, who is a free agent. Despite the TD, Celek is not recommended in Fantasy playoff leagues against Arizona in the NFC Championship.
News: Eagles TE L.J. Smith (shoulder) went through limited practice reps Wednesday and Thursday as the team prepares for a Wild Card game at Minnesota. Smith sat out Week 17 against the Cowboys with what coach Andy Reid called a "loose shoulder." Brent Celek will start in his place if he is unable to go.
Analysis: Celek had three catches, including a 1-yard touchdown, for 30 yards while replacing Smith Week 17. He is a capable tight end when Smith is out and could be a real sleeper for Fantasy playoff formats. Celek has minimal Fantasy value heading into 2009 unless the Eagles opt not to bring back Smith, who is a free agent.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who was starting for the injured L.J. Smith, contributed a 1-yard touchdown catch during a 44-6 win Week 17 against the Cowboys. Celek finished with three catches for 30 yards.
Analysis: Celek had a breakout game Nov. 2 against the Seahawks as he totaled 131 yards. Smith was also sitting out that game. Celek came nowhere near those totals the rest of the season and will likely be a backup tight end for most of his career. He has minimal Fantasy value heading into 2009 unless the Eagles opt not to bring back Smith, who is a free agent.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek made one grab for eight yards in Week 16's game against the Redskins.
Analysis: Celek has some decent receiving ability, but the Eagles spread the ball around so much that he doesn't get consistent catches. Don't bother with him Week 17 against Dallas.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught two passes for nine yards Week 15 against the Browns. He now has only nine catches over his last six games.
Analysis: Celek has some decent receiving ability, but the Eagles spread the ball around so much that he doesn't get consistent catches. Don't bother with him Week 16 at Washington.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, RB Dan Klecko and QB Kevin Kolb didn't record offensive statistics Week 14 at the Giants.
Analysis: None of these players ever does enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers for Week 15 against the Browns.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, removed from the starting lineup before the game, had only a six-yard reception Week 13 against the Cardinals. He has only seven receptions over his last four games.
Analysis: Celek has some decent receiving ability, but the Eagles spread the ball around so much that he doesn't get consistent catches. Don't bother with him Week 14 at the Giants.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught thee balls for 26 yards one week after catching three for 25 yards.
Analysis: Celek has some decent receiving ability, but the Eagles spread the ball around so much that he doesn't get consistent catches. Don't bother with him Week 13 against the Cardinals on Thursday.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught three passes for 25 yards in Week 11's 13-all tie against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Analysis: Celek has 11 catches and 184 yards in his last four games for the Eagles but some of that action came without starter L.J. Smith active. Still, he's not recommended in Fantasy because he has just as good a chance of going without a catch in Week 12 at Baltimore.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, WR Greg Lewis, FB Dan Klecko and QB Kevin Kolb were active and dressed for Week 10 against the Giants but failed to record a stat.
Analysis: Celek's lack of stats is surprising considering how much he was used the week before while making a spot start for TE L.J. Smith. Ultimately, all of these players don't record enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them all off of rosters until further notice.
News: Eagles TE L.J. Smith is ready to play and returned to practice Wednesday after missing a game with a concussion. He'll be back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, leaving Brent Celek, who caught six passes for 131 yards last week, back as the backup. Celek has accepted the decision and wanted no part of talking about any tight end controversy. "I don't think I've really earned it," Celek said. "I think I've shown what I can do. Like I've always said, L.J.'s a great player and I'm happy he's back this week."
Analysis: Celek might see more playing time, but expect Smith to be the primary tight end for the Eagles. About the only advice we can offer on Celek is to stash him in keeper leagues since he may have proven last week that he can carry the load as the No. 1 tight end for the Eagles starting in 2009. Don't use him in Week 10, though.
News: TE Brent Celek, starting Week 9 against the Seahawks because L.J. Smith was out with a concussion, set an Eagles record for yards receiving by a tight end in a regular-season game with 131 on six receptions. He had eight catches coming in, but continually slid open behind Seahawks' blitzes, which swarmed Donovan McNabb early but barely sniffed him after that. Celek's longest catch went 44 yards and he had three receptions of 20 or more yards.
Analysis: After a great performance Week 9, the Eagles can likely afford to keep the injury-prone Smith reserved as long as they need and lean on Celek. He had all of 16 catches for 178 yards last season and nearly matched the yards output Week 9. He has never shown this much potential in the past and it's hard to imagine he could repeat this kind of success. Also, when Smith does return, the two will have to battle for PT. Celek is going to be a hot pickup off waivers this week, but curb your expectations heading into Week 10. The Eagles host the Giants next week.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Friday that TE L.J. Smith would miss the club's trip to Seattle to play the Seahawks in Week 9. Smith is still feeling the effects of a concussion suffered last week vs. Atlanta. That means Brent Celek will start in his place. Head coach Andy Reid thinks Celek will do well. "You have to look at just the overall understanding of the offense," Reid said Friday regarding Celek's progress in the offense. "Last year we threw a lot to him, and this year he has a full grasp of it in both the run game and the pass game. It's just a better understanding, which allows him to play a little bit faster."
Analysis: We like Celek as a possible replacement for Smith at tight end in Fantasy, but we also think you might find the Packers' Donald Lee or the Titans' Bo Scaife off the waiver wire, too. That said, figure Celek to be a very low-end option in Week 9.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught two passes for 28 yards Week 8 against the Falcons. He has eight receptions all season.
Analysis: Celek played a bigger role when L.J. Smith left with a concussion, but you still can't count on him for worthwhile Fantasy statistics. Leave him on waivers for Week 9 at Seattle.
News: Philadelphia TE Brent Celek and RB Tony Hunt played in Week 6's game against the 49ers but neither recorded any stats. Backup QB Kevin Kolb and TE Matt Schobel were active but did not play in the game.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy relevance at this point and time in the season.
News: Eagles RB Lorenzo Booker and TE Brent Celek played in Week 5's loss to Washington but did not record any stats.
Analysis: Booker doesn't have a prime spot on the Eagles' depth chart, making him not worth your time in Fantasy. The same goes for Celek. Neither should be considered in Week 6 as the Eagles head to San Francisco.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, starting with L.J. Smith sidelined by lower back pain, caught three passes for 21 yards Week 4 at Chicago.
Analysis: Celek hasn't established himself as much of a pass catcher in his second season in the NFL, so leave him on waivers Week 5 against the Redskins even if he has to start again.
News: The Eagles listed TE L.J. Smith as inactive for Week 4 at Chicago after he didn't practice all week with lower back pain. Brent Celek will replace him in the lineup.
Analysis: Smith has yet to play a major role on the Eagles offense this season, making him no better than a bye-week replacement even when healthy. Celek has minimal Fantasy value as the new starter, so hopefully, you already found a replacement tight end.
News: Eagles TE L.J. Smith (lower back pain) missed practice for the third straight day Friday, reports philly.com. Smith was in attendance at practice, but his status is listed as doubtful for Sunday at Chicago. Smith would be replaced in the lineup by second-year TE Brent Celek if he can't play.
Analysis: The safe bet is to keep Smith out for Week 4 at Chicago. Celek also would have minimal Fantasy value as the new starter.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek dressed for Week 3's win against the Steelers, but did not factor into the 15-6 victory. He didn't have one pass thrown his way.
Analysis: Celek might see a token catch or two every week, but the Eagles' primary catching tight end is L.J. Smith. That will likely be the case all season as long as Smith is healthy. Smith did injure his back Week 3, but it's safe to keep Celek on the waiver wire until further notice. The Eagles play the Bears Week 4.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught a 19-yard pass from QB Donovan McNabb on the team's opening drive Week 2 against the Cowboys and didn't see another pass come his way in a 41-37 loss. Celek has three catches for 34 yards in the first two games. Two of his catches have gone for first downs.
Analysis: Celek might see a token catch or two every week, but the Eagles' primary catching tight end is L.J. Smith. That will likely be the case all season as long as Smith is healthy. Keep Celek on the waiver wire until that changes. The Eagles play the Steelers Week 3.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught two passes for 15 yards in Week 1 against St. Louis.
Analysis: Celek was not the Eagles' primary pass-catching tight end in Week 1, that was L.J. Smith. That will likely be the case all season as long as Smith is healthy. Keep Celek on the waiver wire until that changes.
News: In his first NFL season, Eagles rookie TE Brent Celek had 16 catches for 178 yards (11.1 avg.) and a touchdown. Celek made four starts filling in for TEs L.J. Smith and Matt Schobel, and wasn't bad.
Analysis: Celek might have a shot at taking the starting job in 2008, but that depends on whether or not Smith will be back in Philly. Expect Celek to be nothing more than a low-end reserve in the deepest of Fantasy Football leagues. He shouldn't be drafted in any leagues unless he lands that starting role with the Iggles.
News: The Eagles announced tight end Brent Celek underwent successful surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder. He is expected to be ready for training camp in 2008.
Analysis: Celek has a shot to be used more prominently next season depending on what the Eagles do at tight end this offseason. He's worth a look in deeper dynasty/keeper leagues.
News: Eagles rookie TE Brent Celek caught two passes for 35 yards at New Orleans in Week 16.
Analysis: Celek isn't productive enough on a regular basis to use in Fantasy play, so keep him benched in Week 17 vs. Buffalo. However, he's got a shot to be used more prominently next season depending on what the Eagles do at tight end this offseason. He's worth a look in deeper dynasty/keeper leagues.
News: Eagles TE L.J. Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Week 16 at New Orleans. He did not practice all week. Smith was inactive Week 15 against the Cowboys after getting injured late Week 14 against the Giants. He has played in just 10 games this season because of injuries. Backup TE Matt Schobel is also doubtful with a concussion, so that leaves Brent Celek in line to start.
Analysis: Celek is coming off one of his finest performances as a pro with three catches for 50 yards against the Cowboys. He should see some passes thrown his way Week 16, but is nothing more than a desperation Fantasy TE.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek, who entered Week 16 at Dallas with only 75 yards this season, caught three passes for 50 yards in the game.
Analysis: Starting tight end L.J. Smith was inactive for the contest, which likely led to Celek's increased production. We still wouldn't use the rookie in Fantasy until we see more from him, but with Week 16 approaching, we likely won't. The Eagles visit the Saints in Week 16.
News: The following Eagles did not record offensive stats in Week 14 vs. the Giants: QB A.J. Feeley, RB Reno Mahe, WR Hank Baskett, TE B Celek and TE M Schobel.
Analysis: None of the players on this list are in a position to help your Fantasy team. Leave them on the waiver wire until further notice.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught a 16-yard pass vs. Seattle in Week 13. That's all that showed up in the statbook.
Analysis: Celek doesn't post decent stats to make him worthy of Fantasy consideration. Don't use him vs. the Giants in Week 14.
News: Eagles RB Thomas Tapeh, TE Brent Celek and QB Kevin Kolb didn't record statistics Week 12 at New England.
Analysis: These players don't contribute enough statistically on a week-to-week basis to have any Fantasy value. Leave all on waivers for Week 13 against the Seahawks.
News: Eagles RB Reno Mahe, WR Greg Lewis, WR Hank Baskett and TE Brent Celek all dressed in Philadelphia's 17-7 win over Miami, but didn't record an offensive stat.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value at this time and should not be used in Week 12 against the Patriots.
News: Notable Eagles who were active but didn't record an offensive statistic in Week 10 at Washington include: RB Reno Mahe, FB Thomas Tapeh, WR Greg Lewis, TE Brent Celek, TE Matt Schobel and backup QB A.J. Feeley.
Analysis: None of these players are reliable options in seasonal Fantasy formats. The Eagles host the Dolphins in Week 11.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek caught a six-yard pass Week 9 against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Celek doesn't get targeted enough to deserve consideration in even the deepest of Fantasy leagues. Keep him on waivers for Week 10 at Washington.
News: Eagles WR Jason Avant, PR/RB Reno Mahe, WR Hank Baskett, TE Brent Celek and backup QB A.J. Feeley were all active and dressed in Week 8 at Minnesota but didn't record an offensive stat.
Analysis: None of these players are reliable options in seasonal Fantasy formats. The Eagles host the Cowboys in Week 9.
News: Eagles rookie TE Brent Celek caught one pass for eight yards in Philadelphia's 19-16 loss to the Bears in Week 7.
Analysis: Celek doesn't get targeted enough to be worthy of any consideration in even the deepest of Fantasy leagues.
News: Eagles TE Brent Celek had two catches for 14 yards Sunday against the Jets.
Analysis: Celek has minimal Fantasy value and should be used in Week 7 against the Bears.
News: TE Brent Celek had three receptions for 31 yards in Week 4 at N.Y. Giants and starter Matt Schobel was good for one grab for 11 yards.
Analysis: The two tight ends did very little in the absence of L.J. Smith (groin). Smith will have two weeks to rest his injury with a bye in Week 5. Neither Celek or Schobel are worth using in Week 6 at N.Y. Jets even if Smith is not quite ready.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that TE L.J. Smith (groin) has already been ruled out for Week 4 at the Giants. "He's making bigger strides," Reid said. "We'll see after the bye week how he feels. He's really upbeat about it. He's feeling better and he's working hard and moving around pretty good right now."
Analysis: Fantasy owners should sit Smith immediately. If you own Smith in a deeper, TE-intensive league, you may want to grab Celek, who had a great preseason and is considered a deep, deep sleeper this season. He's going to get a chance to play and show what he can do against a suspect defense like the Giants. Schobel will see a similar chance but isn't expected to increase his Fantasy value at this point.
News: Eagles TE L.J. Smith had surgery Friday for an injured groin and won't play when the Lions visit Sunday. Smith had offseason surgery for a sports hernia then injured his groin early in training camp. He sat out the preseason and has four receptions for 26 yards in two games. Smith will start rehab Saturday and be re-evaluated next week. Rookie Brent Celek, a fifth-round pick who had a strong camp, and veteran Matt Schobel will replace Smith. "We'll rotate them in there and they'll both have an opportunity to play," coach Andy Reid said.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should sit Smith immediately. If you own Smith in a deeper, TE-intensive league, you may want to grab Celek, who had a great preseason and is considered a deep, deep sleeper this season. He's going to get a chance to play and show what he can do against a suspect defense like the Lions. Schobel will see a similar chance but isn't expected to increase his Fantasy value at this point.
News: TE Brent Celek and RB-PR Reno Mahe each played in Week 2 against the Redskins, but they did not record any offensive statistics. Backup QB Kevin Kolb also dressed, but he did not get into the game.
Analysis: Celek and Mahe should be avoided in all but the deepest of Fantasy leagues. Even then, they're considered reserves. Kolb is only worth a roster spot in the deepest of long-term Fantasy leagues and as insurance for owners of the oft-injured McNabb.
News: Tight end L.J. Smith was downgraded to questionable for the Philadelphia Eagles' opener at Green Bay following the team's walkthrough Saturday.
Analysis: Smith had been bothered by a groin injury that forced him to sit out all the preseason games and kept him off the field most of training camp. He practiced this week and had been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Packers. If Smith can't play, veteran Matt Schobel and rookie Brent Celek would fill in. Neither player should be considered a great option for Fantasy Week 1 and should be treated only as a stopgap.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid gave out some rare praise for a player on Wednesday, citing rookie TE Brent Celek's work in camp. "I hate picking guys out," Reid said. "But obviously you guys have seen the tight-end situation with Celek. It looks like he's done a nice job." Celek has opened eyes to the point where he has a shot to be the No. 2 TE on the depth chart behind L.J. Smith this season.
Analysis: Anything more than 200 yards receiving from him in 2007 would be a big surprise unless Smith misses significant playing time. Consider him with a late-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Eagles signed fifth-round draft pick Brent Celek to a four-year contract Wednesday. Celek, a tight end out of Cincinnati, had 35 catches for 481 yards last year, tops among Big East tight ends, and caught three touchdown passes. In his career, Celek caught 91 passes for 1,135 yards and 14 TDs.
Analysis: Celek could eventually become the team's No. 2 TE, which is good for the Eagles but does nothing to help Fantasy owners. Anything more than 200 yards receiving from him in 2007 would be a big surprise unless veterans in front of him on the depth chart begin to fall off. Consider him with a late-round pick in rookie-only drafts.
News: Aside from second-round pick QB Kevin Kolb and third-round pick Stewart Bradley, the Eagles' 2007 draft class includes: Notre Dame DE Victor Abiamiri, Penn State RB Tony Hunt, Clemson FS C.J. Gaddis, Cincinnati TE Brent Celek, Albany CB Rashad Barksdale and Hawaii FB Nate Ilaoa.
Analysis: Abiamiri needs time to develop, which he will get in Philadelphia thanks to their deep DE corps. Gaddis is another project who will get time to develop. He's worth a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty drafts. Hunt is a power back in the usual Penn State mold who could eventually take Correll Buckhalter's spot as the change-of-pace back in the Eagles offense and maybe steal some touchdowns. Hunt is worth a late-round flier in the deepest of RB-intensive seasonal Fantasy leagues and a middle-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts. The rest of the players will provide nice team depth in 2007.
