Westbrook's chances of seeing action at Lehigh are slim

Jul 27, 2009

The news all Eagles fans care most about was covered quite thoroughly Sunday by head coach Andy Reid in his first news conference of training camp.

He expects running back Brian Westbrook to be ready to practice again by mid-August.

That's encouraging news for the powers that be, but not the best for fans who would like to catch a glimpse or two of the dynamic star before the Eagles leave Lehigh University on Aug. 12 and depart for the private confines of their NovaCare Complex headquarters to finish training camp.

Westbrook, who will turn 30 in September, is coming off a pair of offseason surgeries -- first on his left knee and then to remove bone spurs from his right ankle. His production slipped dramatically last year after a spectacular season in 2007, when he established career highs in rushing yards (1,333), receptions (90) and receiving yards (771).

"I think he has a chance to be back by mid-August and then we'll just take it from there," Reid said. "You never know on these things.

"Everybody heals a little bit different. Some people heal faster than other people. We'll just see how it works out."

Fantasy Impact:

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Raiders RB Alexander Mattison set to return Week 15, Sincere McCormick still starting

Levi Edwards

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Antonio Pierce stated that Sincere McCormick will remain the team’s starting running back even with Alexander Mattison nearing a return this week.

“He deserves it. … He has run his tail off.”

Related Players: Ameer Abdullah

Fantasy Impact:

At 2-11, the Raiders would be silly to not see what they have in McCormick, with 31-year-old Abdullah and Mattison, who is on a one-year contract, only there to give the former UDFA a breather. Consider McCormick a volume-based RB3.

Giants QB Drew Lock in walking boot, Tommy DeVito set to start Week 15

Adam Schefter

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Giants HC Brian Daboll told reporters that QB Drew Lock is in a walking boot due to a heel injury and Tommy DeVito now is expected to start Sunday vs. the Ravens.

Fantasy Impact:

The Ravens path to an overall D/ST1 finish on the week becomes a little clearer. DeVito can safely be kept on benches in SuperFlex leagues on a week with zero byes.

Bills WR Keon Coleman, TE Dalton Kincaid return to practice ahead of Week 15

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

Good news on the way for Buffalo: Bills WR Keon Coleman (wrist) and TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) are expected to practice fully today. A positive step forward in advance of the showdown with the Lions.

Fantasy Impact:

It's probably still best to start other options over Kincaid, as he takes on a Lions defense that ranks 4th in TE aFPA, but there could be a ton of points here, so if you're in a bind he makes sense as a top-15ish option.

As for Coleman, he's more in the boom/bust WR4 range as Shakir should continue standing atop the target share.