D. McNabb (PHIL) - Playing or Not? (1 Viewer)

[4 - Digit Shark]

I'm sure there's no sure word out yet, as to if McNabb is playing or not Sunday night, but what do you all think? If healthy, is he even worth playing against NE? I'm sure I'm not the only McNabb owner whose other options are all playing on Thursday, so any early info on his situation is needed.

What are the odds McNabb plays & produces Sunday night?

 

[David Yudkin]

He was listed as Did Not Participate in practice today.

 

[lion_crazz]

I don't think he will miss this game against New England.

 

[Crusaderfan]

The general feeling around here is that he won't play this week. It was reported on WIP this afternoon that he still has some swelling in his ankle and probably won't practice on Thursday either. IMHO - even if he does play, he won't put up good stats. I think the only way the Eagles stay in this game is to run, run and run some more. I know that goes against Reid's style but that is what I'm expecting.

 

[4 - Digit Shark]

I don't think he will miss this game against New England.

I'm sure he'd like to play in the game (well maybe not), but what makes you think the ankle and thumb injuries will not prevent him from doing so?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'm sure there's no sure word out yet, as to if McNabb is playing or not Sunday night, but what do you all think? If healthy, is he even worth playing against NE? I'm sure I'm not the only McNabb owner whose other options are all playing on Thursday, so any early info on his situation is needed.What are the odds McNabb plays & produces Sunday night?

His interview today didn't sound promising.If you must decide now for Sunday night, I'd find another option.As for production (if he played) he might get 2 TDs passing - Westbrook, LJ Smith - and produce some decent numbers, but nothing spectacular is likely.

 

[4 - Digit Shark]

His interview today didn't sound promising.If you must decide now for Sunday night, I'd find another option.As for production (if he played) he might get 2 TDs passing - Westbrook, LJ Smith - and produce some decent numbers, but nothing spectacular is likely.

ThanksI'm guessing odds are in favor of him not playing. Being that I can not wait until game time, just makes it all that much more difficult to insert him into the line-up and hope. Then again, watching him blow up on Sunday night, while on the bench, would suck as well.Not looking ot turn this into a WDIS thread, but my only other option is K. Clemens.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

His interview today didn't sound promising.If you must decide now for Sunday night, I'd find another option.As for production (if he played) he might get 2 TDs passing - Westbrook, LJ Smith - and produce some decent numbers, but nothing spectacular is likely.

ThanksI'm guessing odds are in favor of him not playing. Being that I can not wait until game time, just makes it all that much more difficult to insert him into the line-up and hope. Then again, watching him blow up on Sunday night, while on the bench, would suck as well.Not looking ot turn this into a WDIS thread, but my only other option is K. Clemens.

I'd strongly consider recommending to your league that you be allowed to make changes up until kickoffs.The NFL has adopted Thursday games for not just Thanksgiving but also Weeks 13-16 as part of the NFL Network TV package, so that creates a ton of issues in "frozen roster at first kickoff" leagues.

 

[4 - Digit Shark]

I'd strongly consider recommending to your league that you be allowed to make changes up until kickoffs.The NFL has adopted Thursday games for not just Thanksgiving but also Weeks 13-16 as part of the NFL Network TV package, so that creates a ton of issues in "frozen roster at first kickoff" leagues.

Oh, we can make changes up until kickoff. Problem is Clemens kicksoff on Thursday, and McNabb not until Sunday night. So once Clemens game starts on Thursday, he'll either be locked in or out of my line-up. And McNabb will be the opposite.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I'd strongly consider recommending to your league that you be allowed to make changes up until kickoffs.The NFL has adopted Thursday games for not just Thanksgiving but also Weeks 13-16 as part of the NFL Network TV package, so that creates a ton of issues in "frozen roster at first kickoff" leagues.

Oh, we can make changes up until kickoff. Problem is Clemens kicksoff on Thursday, and McNabb not until Sunday night. So once Clemens game starts on Thursday, he'll either be locked in or out of my line-up. And McNabb will be the opposite.

Again, not WDIS, but you have to go Clemens. He'll have to throw a bunch with Dallas piling on and he could have a decent day.

 

[Buckeyedawgs]

My sleeper this week to replace McNab is Harrington. Turkey day game, lots of mop up and catch up yardage. I am picking up Harrington and forgetting about McNAB this week.

Get the worrying over with early! I did it the minute I read His ankle swelled back up!

 

[Rogi]

My sleeper this week to replace McNab is Harrington. Turkey day game, lots of mop up and catch up yardage. I am picking up Harrington and forgetting about McNAB this week.Get the worrying over with early! I did it the minute I read His ankle swelled back up!

Good luck with that.

 

[4 - Digit Shark]

Posted on USA Today and Rotoworld:

A.J. Feeley - QB - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer believes Donovan McNabb (ankle, thumb) is unlikely to play on Sunday night.

McNabb didn't practice Wednesday and the paper has no new info, so we're not sure what to make of this other than most two-QB league owners should have A.J. Feeley in pocket heading to Sunday. But the matchup against New England is tough, and should probably be avoided if at all possible.

Nov. 22 - 10:45 a.m. ET

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News

 

[David Yudkin]

McNabb out

By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff November 24, 07 01:05 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles announced today that QB Donovan McNabb has been downgraded to out for Sunday night's game against the New England Patriots. The Eagles will have A.J. Feeley making his first start at quarterback since Dec. 26, 2004.

Earlier this week, Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked how the Eagles' offense would change if Feeley was playing instead of McNabb.

"Feeley beat us down there in Miami a couple years ago, so we have a lot of respect for him and a lot of respect for McNabb. They’re both outstanding quarterbacks. They both can run the system and Feeley got in there and ran it last week in Miami after McNabb went out. He played it very well.

"I think that they can keep it rolling no matter who’s in there. Again, it’s such a well-oiled system and they’ve had a lot of continuity. They have a very experienced offensive line, certainly one of the best offensive lines in the league, so they can pretty much keep it rolling probably with just about anybody in there. Just like they did last year when they plugged in [Jeff] Garcia. It seems it doesn’t matter who the quarterback is. They seem to be able to move the ball pretty effectively, and I think that’s a credit to not only the quarterback and the coaching but the entire offensive unit."

The Eagles also announced that Quintin Mikell, who is listed on the depth chart as the team's starting strong safety, has been downgraded to out.