Eagles QB Nick Foles has gotten fast. OK, not fast....

Nov 16, 2013

Eagles QB Nick Foles has gotten fast.

OK, not fast.

But faster. Definitely a lot faster. And – more importantly – he’s become an effective situational runner, which is crucial in Chip Kelly’s offense.

Maybe the biggest surprise of all has been the way Nick Foles has helped himself as a ball carrier.

He’s slow. But he keeps making plays with his feet.

Is he deceptively fast?

“I’d say deceptively crafty,” Foles said. “That’d be more like it.”

Fantasy Impact:

Foles' time at the combine was 5.14, slower than offensive linemen. But he's actually looked much better in that department this year in his time on the field. Foles won't win a lot of foot races but knows when to take off. He has a rushing TD against Tampa and last week took off 8 times for 38 yards last week. In his last three games he has 14 rushes for 77 yards.

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Texans RB David Montgomery (groin) week to week

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Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on David Montgomery update 'week to week, see how he continues to progress, week to week with groin.'

Related players: Woody Marks

Fantasy Impact:

After a nice Week 1, Montgomery has struggled over the last four weeks before getting hurt. Marks ran 15 times for 62 yards and added four catchers this past week. He'll take over as the RB1 for the Texans. Houston has struggled to run the ball so Marks owners probably can't expect RB1 numbers, but Marks has been slightly better overall.

Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) could return this week

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The Bears could get QB Caleb Williams back this Sunday after his pre-game workout.

Fantasy Impact:

It was a good workout according to Rapoport. Rapoport's understanding was it was a 3-4 week injury and he's already missed three weeks, and RapSheet added all signs are pointing to Williams returning this week. Other reports said Williams was begging the team to play and get back on the field, and after this past week's struggles, he may get his wish. The Bears are at the Falcons in the early window of games on Sunday for Week 6.

Eagles RB Will Shipley has partial tear of plantar fascia

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Eagles RB Will Shipley suffered a partial tear of his plantar fascia during Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars that now could sideline him multiple weeks, per source.

With Saquon Barkley dealing with a hamstring injury, Tank Bigsby on IR and Shipley hurt, the Eagles’ RB injuries are mounting.

Related players: Dameon Pierce, Carson Steele, Jaydon Blue

Fantasy Impact:

No one at RB stood out for the Eagles on Sunday. Shipley did have a touchdown to help owners who took a shot he would get volume. But, after Shipley the team turned to Pierce who ran 11 times for 14 yards. The Eagles have Steele and Blue on their practice squad. Steele was elevated but didn't get work. Neither back should really excite fantasy owners, but if Barkley can't return in Week 6, there is likely a guy on the waiver wire in your league who could serve as the team's RB1 in Week 6, so this is a situation worth keeping an eye on.