Brian Westbrook Fantasy News 2009/2010

HacheMan · Jul 27, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brian Seltzer of ESPN Radio in Philadelphia reports that Brian Westbrook (knee, ankle) has already shed his walking boot and resumed working out.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Seltzer says Westbrook could be back on the practice field in "two and a half weeks," but likely got that info from an optimistic Andy Reid on Sunday. Westbrook remains a very big risk in the first round of fantasy drafts. It is a good sign that he wasn't placed on the active/PUP list to start camp.
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HacheMan · Sep 10, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook's touches will be monitored Sunday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Sep. 10

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg acknowledged that Brian Westbrook's touches will be monitored on Sunday.
Don't be too worried over this. The ankle problem and LeSean McCoy are mild concerns, but we fully expect Westbrook to get at least 20 touches. The Eagles always say they are going to try to keep their star running back fresh, but he usually toughs it out. Westbrook is a must-start Sunday.
Source: Brian Seltzer on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 21, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles: B-West day-to-day with ankle sprain </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Sep. 21

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles coach Andy Reid said Brian Westbrook is day-to-day with a right ankle sprain, but the injury will not require an MRI.
This is the same ankle that Westbrook had surgery on in June. Peter King is hearing that Westbrook should play against the Chiefs Sunday, but it's unlikely he'll practice this week as Reid admitted that there is some swelling in the ankle. LeSean McCoy could get some significant carries this week.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 25, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Eagles beat reporter Geoff Mosher and ESPN's Adam Schefter both expect Brian Westbrook (ankle, questionable) to face Kansas City on Sunday, despite missing practice all week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Our own Chris Wesseling, who dabbles in investigating reporting (though usually for Dynasty league purposes), got the lowdown here. The Birds seem likely to put Westbrook on a snap count in such a winnable game, but he'd be impossible to sit if active. The Birds and Chiefs square off at 1ET Sunday.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Chris Wesseling on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 27, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook will sit out, rookie McCoy to start </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Sep. 27

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Chiefs.
It's a surprise as the reports from Friday suggested Westbrook would try to give it a go. But with the bye week looming in Week 4, the Eagles have chosen to give Westbrook two full weeks to heal. Rookie LeSean McCoy will get his first career start and is a solid fantasy play.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
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Nick.Papagiorgio · Sep 27, 2009

hope westbrook gets healthy this year

HacheMan · Sep 28, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles plan to rotate RBs Westbrook and McCoy </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Sep. 28

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles coach Andy Reid suggested Monday that he would have a running back rotation with Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy going forward.
"I think that will take place," Reid said. "[McCoy] will rotate in there. I don't know what the rotation will be, but we'll work him in there and see how it goes." The Eagles offense didn't miss a beat with McCoy replacing Westbrook on Sunday, and Reid will want to keep his brittle 30-year-old running back healthy for the long haul. Beginning in Week 5, expect to see McCoy with 10-15 touches weekly instead of just handful.
Source: Brian Seltzer on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 5, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook, McNabb both at practice for Eagles </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Oct. 5

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook (ankle) and Donovan McNabb (ribs) both practiced on Monday.
Both players are expected to start in a tasty home matchup with the Bucs on Sunday. Westbrook will probably be spelled more often than he's used to by LeSean McCoy, while McNabb will be dealing with Michael Vick's special packages. Still, consider both Westbrook and McNabb strong fantasy plays barring any setbacks this week.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
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eaglezzz · Oct 6, 2009

I am expecting Westbrook to break loose this week

HacheMan · Oct 7, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles coach: McNabb and Westbrook will play </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Oct. 7

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles coach Andy Reid said Wednesday that he expects both Donovan McNabb (ribs) and Brian Westbrook (ankle) to play Sunday against the Bucs.
These two have been targeting Week 5 all along and took the entire bye week off to get healthy. They have a great matchup against Tampa's No. 31 overall defense, but expect LeSean McCoy to rotate in for Westbrook a decent amount. Kevin Kolb, who shined in the two games McNabb missed, will likely be the third quarterback. Wildcat specialist Michael Vick will be the No. 2.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 9, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Despite coach Andy Reid's introduction of a running back rotation, rookie LeSean McCoy admits Brian Westbrook will "probably get most of the action."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"My job is to back Brian up, help him out and give us a little spark when I come off the bench," said McCoy. "My role is to not get a lot of carries ... Brian needs the ball to get warmed up. He needs his touches." While the rotation may have been overstated, it's clear that Westbrook's workload will decrease. Expect 15 touches per week going forward, which is plenty for RB2 value.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: PhillyBurbs.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 12, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brian Westbrook said his ankle and knee felt fine after Sunday's win over the Bucs.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Westbrook had just eight touches for 35 total yards and didn't sound too happy about it. "Now I'm looking forward to more touches next week," Westbrook said. LeSean McCoy split the work evenly with Westbrook as Andy Reid said it's part of the plan to "ease" B-West back in. Expect another timeshare this week against the Raiders.
Oct. 12</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 13, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday that he's planning on sticking with a timeshare between Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's a smart move as Westbrook's 30-year-old ankle only has so many cuts left in it. In Week 5, McCoy had nine touchdes while Westbrook had eight. Asked if that's the plan for the future, Reid said, "We'll do that as long as we need to." Expect a series by series rotation this week in Oakland.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 27, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Westbrook likely to miss next game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Oct. 27

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>There's a "good chance" Brian Westbrook (concussion) won't be able to play in Week 8, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.
Westbrook was out cold for a couple seconds after taking a knee to the back of the head on Monday night. The Eagles have a huge intradivision game against the Giants this Sunday, but playing Westbrook on a short week would be irresponsible. Late Monday, coach Andy Reid said he won't play Westbrook if there's a risk. Look for LeSean McCoy to get the majority of work this week.
Source: Philadelphia Daily News
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HacheMan · Oct 27, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles not ruling out Westbrook for Sunday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Oct. 27

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Andy Reid is not ruling out Brian Westbrook (concussion) for this week's game against the Giants.
Reid was noncommittal on Westbrook's status, saying that he's counting on Westbrook being there but will have to see how the concussion tests go. According to beat writer Jeff McLane, however, doctors are saying it doesn't look good for Westbrook this week. We should know more on Wednesday, but owners should seek alternatives in the mean time.
Source: Sheil Kapadia on Twitter
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MSUSpartans · Oct 28, 2009

I hope they keep him out. With Benson on the bye, I had to pick up McCoy (for the 2nd time) and play him as my #2 RB this week, cause I dont have too much faith in Julius Jones right now.

HacheMan · Oct 28, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brian Westbrook (concussion) missed Eagles practice on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Birds are trying to not tip their hand about lineup decisions by calling Westbrook "likely" to play early in the week and then a "game-time" call early Wednesday. We can't criticize Philadelphia for being rather secrective with an in-division game against the Giants on tap, but in all likelihood Westbrook won't play after being knocked unconscious in Week 7.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

lookin4awinner · Oct 28, 2009

That is the exact situation I am in.....

MSUSpartans said:
I hope they keep him out. With Benson on the bye, I had to pick up McCoy (for the 2nd time) and play him as my #2 RB this week, cause I dont have too much faith in Julius Jones right now.

the only other option I have is A. Bradshaw (NYG). You never know what he will do.... :smoking: Good luck & here's to McCoy scoring 2 TD's:drink:

HacheMan · Oct 29, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles Brian Westbrook's (concussion) headache is reportedly gone, and he will begin aerobic workouts on Friday.
Though doctors have advised ruling Westbrook out for at least a week, coach Andy Reid is still calling him a game-time decision. We remain skeptical that he'll be able to suit up this week against the Giants. October 29
Source: Brian Seltzer on Twitter

HacheMan · Oct 30, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook misses practice again, questionable </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Oct. 30

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>After missing his third straight day of practice Friday, Brian Westbrook (concussion) was listed as "questionable" on the Week 8 injury report.
Coach Andy Reid says the Birds are still awaiting test results on Wesbrook's head. He has not been medically cleared yet, and no one covering the team expects him to play. Look for LeSean McCoy to start against the Giants' top-five run defense. McCoy is averaging just 3.6 yards per carry this year.
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
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