News: Unable to find a suitable trade partner, the Eagles released quarterback Mike Kafka on Friday. Kafka, who dealt with a hand injury during the preseason, was replaced as Philadelphia's No. 3 quarterback by Trent Edwards. Kafka appeared in four games for the Eagles last season.
Analysis: Kafka was unlikely to draw much interest on the trade market and became a victim of the Eagles' chopping block. The 25-year-old could land another job elsewhere, but he remains a work in progress at this point. Leave him on waivers in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Saturday that Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has all but overtaken Mike Kafka to become Philly's backup QB behind Michael Vick in the regular season. Kafka has played in one preseason game due to his hand injury and has gone 5 for 9 for 31 yards with an interception.
Analysis: Kafka has been dealing with injury and only played in the first preseason game. That said, Foles has been fantastic and the players on the Eagles are beginning to trust him. Foles has shown more this preseason than Kafka has for almost his entire career with the Eagles. Both QBs are only going have value if Vick goes down, but it looks like Foles will get first crack should that happen.
News: Philadelphia quarterback Mike Kafka fractured his left non-throwing hand against Pittsburgh on Thursday, reports the Wilmington News-Journal. Kafka, who is expected to back up Michael Vick this season, will be limited for the next three weeks. He will miss the rest of the preseason games and will participate only in 7-on-7 drills.
Analysis: Kafka should make it back in time for the regular season and would only be needed in case of injury to Vick. He is not worth drafting in Fantasy, especially after suffering this injury. Kafka has low-end Fantasy value as a quarterback unlikely to see much of the field this season.
News: With starter Michael Vick banged up, Philadelphia quarterbacks Vince Young and Mike Kafka split practice reps on Wednesday. In standard CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues, opposing quarterbacks are averaging 15.22 points per contest versus New York.
Analysis: Kafka has 35 passing yards this year, which is better than Young. Even if Vick is unable to go in Week 11, Kafka would not be a recommended start for Fantasy owners. He can be left on waivers.
News: With Eagles starter Michael Vick getting forced out of Week 3 against the Giants in the forth quarter due to a broken right (non-throwing) hand, Mike Kafka was thrown into action. The results were not good. He threw an interception on his first throw of the game and and threw another late in the fourth quarter. He finished the game 4 of 7 passing for 35 yards.
Analysis: Vick's status for Week 4 will once again be a big question mark. Kafka took some first-team snaps this week in practice with Vick coming off his Week 3 concussion and Vince Young dealing with a hamstring injury. Even with Young active for the first time on Sunday, it was once again Kafka who was called into action with Vick hurt. This is a situation that will have to be closely monitored leading into the Eagles' Week 4 game against San Francisco, but we wouldn't consider Kafka anything more than a No. 2 QB option even if he were to get the start.
News: Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said on Thrusday that QB Mike Kafka got almost all of the first-team reps on Wednesday in practice because Vince Young is coming off a pulled hamstring. He said coaches don't want to push him, although Young could be 100 percent by Sunday.
Analysis: Michael Vick remains questionable for the game with a concussion, but all signs do seem to point to him being able to play against the Giants. Even if Kafka or Young get the call, then they would be more of desperation Fantasy options in Week 3, so it's best to consider other alternatives.
News: Eagles coach Andy Reid wouldn't say who will start at quarterback -- Vince Young or Mike Kafka -- vs. the Giants in Week 3 if Michael Vick (concussion) can't play. Young has been slowed by a sore hamstring, but Reid said he's almost 100 percent.
Analysis: Reid also said Monday that he has full confidence in Kafka, who replaced Vick on Sunday against the Falcons, but clearly the team is hoping Vick passes his baseline tests and is ready for the Giants. If Kafka or Young get the call, then they would be more of desperation Fantasy options in Week 3, so it's best to consider other alternatives.
News: Eagles QB Mike Kafka made his first appearance in a game in Week 2 against the Falcons. After Michael Vick sustained a concussion in the third quarter, Kafka came on and completed 7 of 9 passes for 72 yards in the 35-31 loss. He also had one rush for 2 yards. Kafka nearly led Philadelphia to a comeback win but Jeremy Maclin had a crucial drop late in the fourth quarter. Kafka’s only two incomplete passes were a Hail Mary at the end of the game and the fourth down pass to Maclin.
Analysis: Kafka held his own after Vick went down on Sunday and could be the starting quarterback for the Eagles come Week 3. Philadelphia will take extreme caution with Vick going forward and backup Vince Young has been inactive each of the first two weeks due to a hamstring injury. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on the situation going forward to see who will be the starter against the Giants next week. If it is indeed the former Northwestern Wildcat, Kafka should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy QB.
News:Mike Kafka has been working out with Michael Vick and other Eagles players during workouts in an effort to be in a position to take the backup quarterback job. Such a job is expected to open up if the Eagles trade QB Kevin Kolb when the NFL offseason begins. Kafka didn't play at all last season and even went through a typical "dead arm" period that rookies encounter, but the coaching staff expressed excitement in Kafka this offseason and the passer himself is doing what he can to back up Vick in 2011. "I always have confidence in myself," Kafka told the Philadelphia Daily News. "I'm willing and waiting to take that next step to be that guy."
Analysis: Kafka is worth keeping tabs on this summer simply because he'd potentially be at the helm of the Eagles' offense if/when Vick suffers an injury and misses playing time. Only until then should Fantasy owners think about adding him off waivers. He shouldn't get drafted outside the deepest of dynasty/keeper leagues.
News: Eagles rookie QB Mike Kafka signed a four-year deal with the club, ensuring his future in the NFL. Kafka, from Northwestern, will likely be the No. 3 QB in Philadelphia this season behind starter Kevin Kolb and backup Michael Vick.
Analysis: Kafka isn't going to see the field much this season, if at all, as long as Kolb and Vick are healthy. He also isn't the long-term solution at QB for the Eagles with Kolb on the roster. Ignore Kafka in the majority of leagues this season.
News: The Eagles drafted QB Mike Kafka in the fourth round of the NFL Draft at No. 122 overall. Kafka, from Northwestern, will likely be the No. 3 QB in Philadelphia this season behind starter Kevin Kolb and backup Michael Vick.
Analysis: Kafka isn't going to see the field much this season, if at all, as long as Kolb and Vick are healthy. He also isn't the long-term solution at QB for the Eagles with Kolb on the roster. Ignore Kafka in the majority of leagues this season.
