Michael Vick Fantasy News 2011/2012

HacheMan · Sep 19, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Profootballtalk.com reports that Michael Vick (concussion) "argued" with the Eagles' staff during Sunday night's game to let him return to the field.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>A source with knowledge of the situation tells PFT that Vick "tried his damnedest" to get back in, but NFL rules prevent players diagnosed with concussions from returning to any game. PFT's source also says Vick was "lucid" after the game, which contradicts another report from ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Reports out of Philly indicate the Eagles are "optimistic" about Vick's chances of playing in Week 3, but that Mike Kafka would get the start if not.
Sep. 19 - 3:10 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 20, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports Michael Vick (concussion) is desperately pushing to get back on the practice field Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Because he struggled against the Giants' blitzes last season, Vick wants to be involved when OC Marty Mornhinweg installs the game plan in Wednesday's practice. The Eagles don't want to rush Vick back, so they will likely adhere to the NFL's guidelines. Vick will have to pass a series of tests, pass an MRI, and be cleared by an independent neurologist before taking the field. The smart money is on Vick being held out early in the week, but still with a good chance to play on Sunday.
Sep. 20 - 4:56 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 21, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, but was seen jogging around and tossing footballs back and forth off to the side.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>After taking some first-team reps during the pre-practice walkthrough, Vick showed up to the practice field in a tinted visor, probably because he's still a bit sensitive to light after being concussed on Sunday night. Multiple reports claim that the Eagles believe Vick will start against the Giants.
Sep. 21 - 1:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 22, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD> Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (concussion) participated in a full practice on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>CSN Philly's Reuben Frank confirms that Vick has passed all of his tests and has been medically cleared to play. Barring a setback, Vick will start in Week 3. The Giants injury-depleted secondary has allowed 11 pass plays of 20+ yards through two games, the fifth-most in the NFL. DC Perry Fewell is sure to blitz Vick heavily, but it's still an attractive matchup.
Sep. 22 - 3:46 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 24, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (concussion, questionable) says "nothing feels different" heading into Week 3.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I feel good. I feel great and ready to play, nothing feels different," Vick said. "There's no reason to think that I won't play." Out of an abundance of caution, the Eagles have officially listed Vick as questionable, but unless he wakes up with a headache on Sunday, he will be under center the Giants.
Sep. 24 - 11:10 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Sep 25, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio reports that Michael Vick (concussion, questionable) will play in Sunday's Week 3 game against the Giants.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>A source with knowledge of the situation tells ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio that Vick will start, and that "the Eagles wanted to hedge against the possibility that Vick would have unexpectedly experienced concussion symptoms on Saturday or Sunday morning," so they listed Vick as questionable despite it being obvious that he was ready to play against the Giants. We have Vick as our No. 5 ranked quarterback play against a struggling New York secondary.
Sep. 25 - 8:27 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ProFootballtalk on NBC Sports</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 26, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Updating previous items, Michael Vick described his right (non-throwing) hand injury as a "deep bone bruise" Monday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"It’s sore, it’s still swollen," Vick conceded, making no promises about his Week 4 status. "With rehab we’ll see how it recovers and how well it gets." A deep bone bruise is better news than a fracture, but still something that could take a week to recover from. Vick is keeping the hand wrapped in heavy ice. It's possible that the Eagles believe they could beat the 49ers without Vick, giving them more pause about using him. Jeff McLane of the Philly Inquirer and Reuben Frank of CSN Philly both consider Vick a "long shot" to play in Week 4.
Sep. 26 - 3:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jonathan Tamari on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 27, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ESPN's John Clayton expects Michael Vick (hand) to miss "a day of practice at the most" this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Vick should be able to go" against the 49ers this week, Clayton added. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported earlier in the day that Vick is "likely" to play this week. Vince Young is tentatively expected to handle backup duties going forward.
Sep. 27 - 4:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Evan Silva on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 28, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (hand) participated in Eagles practice Wednesday and told reporters that there's a "100 percent chance" he'll play in Week 4.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>While the swelling in Vick's non-throwing hand isn't completely down, it's far enough along for him to participate at least on a limited basis. Vick is able to grip the football and take snaps. At this point, we'd be stunned if Vick wasn't under center to start Sunday's game against the Niners. "Dream Team" originator Vince Young will have to continue to wait for playing time.
Sep. 28 - 12:05 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 29, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (hand) was a full participant in Eagles practice again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>One week after getting fitted for a protective helmet lined with composite material used in bullet-resistant vests, Vick expects to have a Kevlar-lined glove for his right hand by Sunday's game. The hand injury shouldn't be a major issue against the 49ers.
Sep. 29 - 3:52 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Eagles Insider on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 3, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick said the middle finger on this left (throwing) hand "popped out of place" during the first half of Sunday's loss to the 49ers.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Vick never missed a play and was not listed on coach Andy Reid's post-game injury report. "I was just determined to finish the game, regardless of how I had to do it," said Vick. He'll be fine for next week's game in Buffalo.
Oct. 3 - 10:22 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Philly Sports Daily</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 14, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Eagles coach Andy Reid was noncommittal Monday when asked about Michael Vick's (ribs) status for Week 11 against the Giants.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"We’ll see," said Reid. "I’ll see in the next little bit. He’s a tough nut." New York leads the NFL in sacks, so this would be a tough matchup to reinsert Vick with two fractured ribs. The Giants would undoubtedly be gunning for his midsection. Our early-week expectation is that Vince Young will start.
Nov. 14 - 1:40 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Nov 16, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (ribs) did not practice on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Vince Young and Mike Kafka shared first-team practice reps, but Young is expected to start against the Giants. Vick's multiple broken ribs have the potential to not only sideline him for Week 11, but affect his performance thereafter.
Nov. 16 - 3:56 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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HacheMan · Nov 17, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Despite OC Marty Mornhinweg's optimism, the Allentown Morning Call's Nick Fierro insists Michael Vick (ribs) will not play against the Giants.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Don't care how tough Vick is," emphasizes Fierro. "He ain't playing Sunday. Just saw him a minute ago. He could barely walk." Though Fierro's sentiment is the strongest, none of the gaggle of Eagles beat writers believes Vick will play. He doesn't have a history of starting after going the entire practice week without offensive reps. Expect Vince Young to get the call.
Nov. 17 - 2:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Nick Fierro on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the "mood" in the Eagles' locker room Wednesday was that Michael Vick (questionable, ribs) will likely miss Sunday's game against the Patriots.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Eagles beat reporter Jeff McLane writes that it will be "difficult" for Vick to be ready before Sunday's game. Vince Young would get another start against New England's last-ranked pass defense, making him a borderline QB1 in fantasy leagues. In Week 11, Young completed 23-of-36 passes for 258 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions against the Giants.
Nov. 23 - 6:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">Michael Vick (ribs) did not participate in the Eagles' Monday walkthrough.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">"It's getting better, that's all I can say." Vick said. FOX Sports' Jay Glazer has reported Vick would likely return this week if the Eagles were on a normal schedule, but that he probably won't be ready in time with Philadelphia playing on Thursday. His absence from today's walkthrough is a bad initial sign. What he does in practice on Tuesday could make-or-break his Week 13 status.
Nov. 28 - 4:49 p.m. ET</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Reuben Frank on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (ribs) will not play in Thursday's game against the Seahawks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Vick is still feeling too much pain to execute his throwing motion comfortably. And with the Eagles virtually eliminated from the playoffs anyway, there's no reason to rush. Vince Young gets his third straight start as a low-end QB1 option.
Nov. 30 - 11:15 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 5, 2011

Michael Vick - QB - Eagles </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Eagles expect Michael Vick (ribs) to return in Week 14 against the Dolphins.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"The Eagles believe that he should be available for Sunday's game," reported Schefter on NFL Live. Added Eagles coach Andy Reid after Vick's return to practice, "He was torquing it." Vick acknowledged Monday that he's not quite back to 100 percent, but he did promise to start against the Dolphins. Vick will regain QB1 status if he makes it through the week setback-free.
Dec. 5 - 5:20 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 7, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (ribs) was a full participant in Eagles practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Barring an unexpected setback, Vick is fully on track to start against the Dolphins after sitting out the past three games. He'll have to contend with a Miami defense that's been playing lights out the past few weeks, but still one ranked only 23rd in the league against the pass.
Dec. 7 - 3:51 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2011

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Vick (ribs) was held out of Eagles practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Both Vick and coach Andy Reid have confirmed he came out of his Week 14 return without further injury, so this is just a precaution. He should return to practice on Thursday, and be fully expected to start for a difficult matchup with the Jets' sixth-ranked pass defense.
Dec. 14 - 1:47 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>