Brian Westbrook Fantasy News 2009/2010

HacheMan · Nov 1, 2009

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Per Adam Schefter, Brian Westbrook (concussion) is not expected to play on Sunday against the Giants.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Westbrook was injured last Monday night against Washington and doesn't appear ready to play, but things can change as we get closer to game time. Rookie LeSean McCoy will get the start in place of Westbrook. The drawback on McCoy is that he is shaky in blitz pickup, and it could be a tough day for Donovan McNabb.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 1, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook inactive, McCoy will start </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 1 - 11:29 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook (concussion) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Rookie LeSean McCoy will get his second start of the season. In his first start against the Chiefs, McCoy rushed 20 times for 84 yards with a touchdown. Don't expect those numbers against the Giants, but he will catch passes out of the backfield as the Eagles go pass-heavy. Westbrook will try to get ready for next week's game against the Cowboys.
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HacheMan · Nov 2, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Reid: Westbrook will practice on Wednesday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 2

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles coach Andy Reid announced that Brian Westbrook (concussion) is scheduled to resume practicing on Wednesday.
"He's not going to do contact, which is not unusual for what we do as a team out there," Reid said. "We'll just see how he feels. He'll go through a normal practice if he can do it." Westbrook's headaches are clearing up, and he should have a good chance to play against the Cowboys in Week 9.
Source: Dallas Morning News
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HacheMan · Nov 5, 2009

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brian Westbrook (concussion) was a full participant once again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Count on him starting against the Cowboys on Sunday night, though he'll likely be rotating series with LeSean McCoy once again. We have him ranked as a RB2 this week.
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HacheMan · Nov 6, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook 'questionable,' but slated to play </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 6

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook (concussion) was given Friday's practice off and is listed as "questionable" for Week 9, but is expected to play against Dallas.
Coach Andy Reid held Westbrook out of practice for precautionary reasons, as he often does on Fridays. Westbrook fully participated on Wednesday and Thursday. We rank him as the No. 15 fantasy back this week (high-end RB2).
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
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yanni_gogolak · Nov 8, 2009

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Westbrook (concussion) is not expected to play against Dallas Sunday night, sources tell Adam Schefter of ESPN.com.

HacheMan · Nov 8, 2009

I don't know about the rest of you but I've about had it with this guy.

I will definitely make sure to avoid drafting him next year......

HacheMan · Nov 9, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook out as long as headaches persist </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 9

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday that Brian Westbrook (concussion) will be out as long as his headaches persist.
The team isn't going to push him. Westbrook got medical clearance last week, but was deactivated on game day. "I’m not going to stick him out there if he has the headaches, even if the tests were positive," Reid said. "(We'll) try to take every precautionary measure possible." Now also battling more ankle trouble, Westbrook appears very questionable for Week 10.
Source: NFL.com
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HacheMan · Nov 10, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook dealing with swelling in ankle </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 10

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>In addition to his concussion-related headaches, Brian Westbrook is also dealing with swelling in his surgically repaired ankle.
"He had a little bit of swelling, so he had some work done," coach Andy Reid said, explaining that a Wednesday absence from practice would be due to the ankle rather than the concussion. The "work done" did not involve surgery, so Westbrook still has a chance to play this week if the headaches subside.
Source: nfl.fanhouse.com
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HacheMan · Nov 11, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook misses practice, as precaution? </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 11</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook (ankle) missed practice Wednesday, but reportedly only because the Eagles were practicing indoors on turf.
The Eagles routinely sit Westbrook when they're practicing on Astroturf, so it appears his absence was precautionary. His status for Week 10 against San Diego remains uncertain. The swelling has reportedly dissipated from his ankle for now, but could reappear if he practices on Thursday. Westbrook and LeSean McCoy owners need to closely monitor this situation.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 12, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook returns to full practice Thursday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 12

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) returned to a full practice Thursday.
He's on track to start against the Chargers Sunday, though owners should check back Friday to make sure he had no setbacks with either injury. Sure to split touches with LeSean McCoy if he plays, we have Westbrook ranked as the No. 17 fantasy option with McCoy coming in at No. 23.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
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HacheMan · Nov 13, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Eagles' Westbrook probable to face Chargers </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 13

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook (ankle) practiced again on Friday and is listed as probable for Week 10 at San Diego.
Westbrook put in two straight days of practice and is on track to start against the Chargers' No. 26 run defense. While he will be in a committee with LeSean McCoy, as usual, Westbrook is a good bet to lead the backfield in touches and get red-zone work. He's been more productive than McCoy on a per-play basis all season. Consider Westbrook a quality RB2 start.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
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HacheMan · Nov 13, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles Eagles coach Andy Reid confirmed Friday that he fully anticipates Brian Westbrook (probable, ankle) playing in Week 10.
No surprise deactivations this time. "Playing," Reid responded when asked about his running back's status. "I'm feeling a lot better," Westbrook added. "I'm ready to go." He makes for a quality RB2 play Sunday at San Diego. November 13
Source: Associated Press

HacheMan · Nov 13, 2009

Brian Westbrook - RB - Eagles Eagles coach Andy Reid confirmed Friday that he fully anticipates Brian Westbrook (probable, ankle) playing in Week 10.
No surprise deactivations this time. "Playing," Reid responded when asked about his running back's status. "I'm feeling a lot better" Westbrook added. "I'm ready to go." He makes for a quality RB2 play Sunday at San Diego. November 13
Source: Associated Press

HacheMan · Nov 15, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook will play but see limited action </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 15

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook will be active against the Chargers today, but will likely be limited to a "certain package of plays," according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio.
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HacheMan · Nov 17, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Westbrook to consult concussion specialist </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 17 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook is headed to Pittsburgh to be evaluated by a concussion specialist who will determine if and when he can continue to play football.
As ESPN's Adam Schefter points out, Steve Young, Troy Aikman, and Bill Romanowski all visited the concussion clinic and hospital in Pittsburgh prior to ending their careers. That's not to say that Westbrook's career is over, but it's clearly a possibility right now. Hopefully, he receives good news.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 17, 2009

LeSean McCoy - RB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>LeSean McCoy will get the majority of snaps at running back with Brian Westbrook (concussion) out indefinitely.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>McCoy has struggled in his blitz pickups, but that won't be enough to keep him off the field. He has nice hands out of the backfield and is explosive through the hole. McCoy is a solid RB2 option in PPR leagues against the Bears this week as Leonard Weaver mixes in for some short-yardage plays.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 18, 2009

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

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Brian Westbrook (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Nothing new to report here. Westbrook is in Pittsburgh Thursday and meeting with two concussion specialists. After talking to them, he will have a better idea if he can play again this season. The Eagles are forced to use LeSean McCoy now despite their concerns about his pass protection.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 19, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Docs say Westbrook will make 'full recovery' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 10</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to two neurological specialists, Brian Westbrook should make a "full recovery" from his pair of concussions.
Doctors say his symptoms "improved significantly" in the last three days, and that Westbrook produced all favorable test results. "We are very encouraged by Brian's progress, we believe that he has an excellent prognosis," the docs added. Westbrook will get another checkup in 2-3 weeks after being put on a "comprehensive rehab plan," although the Eagles were advised to take a "conservative" approach with their 30-year-old tailback. It appears Westbrook's career isn't over, but he's still no sure bet to return in 2009.
Source: philadelphiaeagles.com
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HacheMan · Nov 20, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Reid: Westbrook out at least next three weeks </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Brian Westbrook - RB - PHI - Nov. 20 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Andy Reid said Friday that Brian Westbrook (concussions) will miss at least the Eagles' next three games.
And he's not even a safe bet to return after that. Three weeks is the timetable concussion specialists set for Westbrook's next checkup, which may or may not involve medical clearance. LeSean McCoy has better shot at starting for the rest of the season than Westbrook does of returning in Week 14.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
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