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Hunches On Westbrook? (1 Viewer)

bengalboy

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I'm thinking another week to recover from a sore ankle and concussion might be just what he needs, but I'd love to see him go against SD. Any rumors/news would be appreciated.

 
At this point, I'd rather they just let him sit it out. McCoy is doing fine and if Westy comes back, I assume it will be a full-fledged RBBC.

 
Grade 3 concussion:

Doesn't that mean that he could be out for a month? He's already missed 2 weeks. Anybody have info on that kind of thing?

Also, this:

>"Brian had some work done on his ankle, so if he doesn't go on Wednesday [at practice], that would be the cause unless something crazy [happens] with his concussion," Reid said Monday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "He had a little bit of swelling, so he had some work done."<

http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/10/brian-w...jury-flares-up/

Well, he's missed practice today.

http://twitter.com/Jeff_McLane/status/5623083750

I think something's up. I have McCoy. Picked him up on a hunch after Westy got hurt, started him when news of Westbrook's sitting came out Sunday morning. The Westbrook owner won't take him in a trade because he has good starters already, so I also can't release him because he might turn into a difference maker for the rest of the year.

 
his playoff run/playoff schedule is so juicy. i dont mind resting him another week.

Nov 15 @San Diego 4:15pm Buy Now

Nov 22 @Chicago 8:20pm Buy Now

Nov 29 Washington 1:00pm Buy Now

Dec 6 @Atlanta 1:00pm Buy Now

Dec 13 @N.Y. Giants 8:20pm Buy Now

Dec 20 San Francisco 1:00pm Buy Now

Dec 27 Denver 1:00pm Buy Now

Jan 3 @Dallas 1:00pm

 
Hipple said:
his playoff run/playoff schedule is so juicy. i dont mind resting him another week.Nov 15 @San Diego 4:15pm Buy NowNov 22 @Chicago 8:20pm Buy NowNov 29 Washington 1:00pm Buy NowDec 6 @Atlanta 1:00pm Buy NowDec 13 @N.Y. Giants 8:20pm Buy NowDec 20 San Francisco 1:00pm Buy NowDec 27 Denver 1:00pm Buy NowJan 3 @Dallas 1:00pm
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Problem being, every week he sits McCoy seems to further solidify his looks. Not saying he's about to overtake Westbrook, just that the more we see the more difficult he'll be to keep off the field.
 
FantasyTrader said:
Hipple said:
his playoff run/playoff schedule is so juicy. i dont mind resting him another week.Nov 15 @San Diego 4:15pm Buy NowNov 22 @Chicago 8:20pm Buy NowNov 29 Washington 1:00pm Buy NowDec 6 @Atlanta 1:00pm Buy NowDec 13 @N.Y. Giants 8:20pm Buy NowDec 20 San Francisco 1:00pm Buy NowDec 27 Denver 1:00pm Buy NowJan 3 @Dallas 1:00pm
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Problem being, every week he sits McCoy seems to further solidify his looks. Not saying he's about to overtake Westbrook, just that the more we see the more difficult he'll be to keep off the field.
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My only request to the fantasy gods is that this doesn't end up being a 50-50 RBBC. The feeling I have is that Westy won't be able to stay healthy and Philly will have to lean on Shady the rest of the way out.
 
Brian Westbrook misses practice as gimpy ankle becomes problematic againBy Brian Murphy, Wednesday, November 11, 2009Email this • Technorati Links • Save to del.icio.us • Digg This!"Brian had some work done on his ankle, so if he doesn't go on Wednesday, that would be the cause unless something crazy [happens] with his concussion," Reid said. "He had a little bit of swelling, so he had some work done." Source: Philadelphia InquirerPhiladelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook didn't practice Wednesday, but it wasn't because of his post-concussion symptoms that we all thought were sole reason why he didn't play Sunday night against Dallas. While the fragile running back deals with that as well, head coach Andy Reid said earlier this week that Westbrook is recovering from having some "work" done on his achy right ankle. Reid said that the ankle was the reason he was held out of practice Friday before the Dallas game. It's also the cause behind why he didn't practice Wednesday. Yet, Reid said that Westbrook didn't play against Dallas "strictly because of the headache." Westbrook missed the team's week three game against Kansas City due to a sprained right ankle, which was surgically repaired in the offseason. Fantasy Analysis:I would be sick of putting up with this if I was a Westbrook owner. According to the linked article, there are no specifics, but Westbrook has been through some sort of procedure on his right ankle lately. He also had right ankle surgery in the offseason after it bothered him for most of the 2008 campaign. Westbrook is supposed to practice Thursday, but with as well as LeSean McCoy is playing, why risk it? Westbrook is not an encouraging start versus the Chargers with all of these injury concerns. But I like McCoy as at least a flex play since it seems likely at this early point in the week that Westbrook will be limited Sunday.
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The "sneaky" surgery kinda scares me. Any Philly homers know more about this "unknown procedure?"
 
I can't feature him being someone that can be depended on for the rest of the regular season(in fantasy OR reality football). My gut says that new ankle stuff is bad news that probably needs him to rest it for a while. If he keeps playing on it, it's going to dog him all year.

 
Westbrook did not practice on Wednesday because the Eagles pracriced inside on the turf today. They have had a strict "Westbrook doesn't practice on the turf" policy for years now, so that in and of itself is not unusual.

At this point, I think Westbrook is good to play week 10 and going forward. He seems over the effects of the concussion and the ankle is nothing new, but something he has dealt with since the preseason. The "had something done" does not refer to surgery, according to Ried, but treatment.

http://football16.myfantasyleague.com/2009...00Rotoworld6599

 
Mighty Mice said:
Westbrook did not practice on Wednesday because the Eagles pracriced inside on the turf today. They have had a strict "Westbrook doesn't practice on the turf" policy for years now, so that in and of itself is not unusual.

At this point, I think Westbrook is good to play week 10 and going forward. He seems over the effects of the concussion and the ankle is nothing new, but something he has dealt with since the preseason. The "had something done" does not refer to surgery, according to Ried, but treatment.

http://football16.myfantasyleague.com/2009...00Rotoworld6599
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:thumbup: thank you sir.
 
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It sounds like he'll play this Sunday and split time with McCoy.

If everything goes well...all systems go week 11 for Westbrook.

 
5-ish Finkle said:
Isn't this what they were saying last week up until 11:30?
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Same words, yes, but different actions. He was listed as "questionable"last week, "probable" this week. He missed practice last Friday, he practiced this Friday. Not saying he willplay with 100% certainty, because it's Westbrook. But it does look much more encouraging, IMO.
 
In the game he and McCoy have both played (excluding Week 7 when Westbrook got hurt early), here's a breakdown of their touches:

Week 1

Westbrook 16 (1 touchdown)

McCoy 10

Week 2

Westbrook 16

McCoy 9

Week 5

Westbrook 8 (1 touchdown)

McCoy 8

Week 6

Westbrook 15

McCoy 5

In those four games, Westbrook has gotten 63% of the touches. Given how he's coming back from two injuries, my guess is that would be the ceiling in terms of the breakdown. I don't think it will be a 50-50 split, but I could see it being around 55-45 in favor of Westbrook as Reid doesn't overwork him in his first game back.

The Chargers give up only 97 rushing yards per game. The Eagles don't run it all that well so I'm not sure that's a huge factor. I think whatever damage Westbrook (and McCoy) does will be in the passing game. I think we'll see Westbrook get 10-12 carries and 4-5 receptions with 75+ total yards and an outside shot at a touchdown.

 
packersfan said:
In the game he and McCoy have both played (excluding Week 7 when Westbrook got hurt early), here's a breakdown of their touches:Week 1Westbrook 16 (1 touchdown)McCoy 10Week 2Westbrook 16McCoy 9Week 5Westbrook 8 (1 touchdown)McCoy 8 Week 6Westbrook 15McCoy 5In those four games, Westbrook has gotten 63% of the touches. Given how he's coming back from two injuries, my guess is that would be the ceiling in terms of the breakdown. I don't think it will be a 50-50 split, but I could see it being around 55-45 in favor of Westbrook as Reid doesn't overwork him in his first game back. The Chargers give up only 97 rushing yards per game. The Eagles don't run it all that well so I'm not sure that's a huge factor. I think whatever damage Westbrook (and McCoy) does will be in the passing game. I think we'll see Westbrook get 10-12 carries and 4-5 receptions with 75+ total yards and an outside shot at a touchdown.
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Thanks for the statistical breakdown but 97 yards rushing? I just read somewhere they are ranked 26th against the run.
 
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packersfan said:
In the game he and McCoy have both played (excluding Week 7 when Westbrook got hurt early), here's a breakdown of their touches:Week 1Westbrook 16 (1 touchdown)McCoy 10Week 2Westbrook 16McCoy 9Week 5Westbrook 8 (1 touchdown)McCoy 8 Week 6Westbrook 15McCoy 5In those four games, Westbrook has gotten 63% of the touches. Given how he's coming back from two injuries, my guess is that would be the ceiling in terms of the breakdown. I don't think it will be a 50-50 split, but I could see it being around 55-45 in favor of Westbrook as Reid doesn't overwork him in his first game back. The Chargers give up only 97 rushing yards per game. The Eagles don't run it all that well so I'm not sure that's a huge factor. I think whatever damage Westbrook (and McCoy) does will be in the passing game. I think we'll see Westbrook get 10-12 carries and 4-5 receptions with 75+ total yards and an outside shot at a touchdown.
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Thanks for the statistical breakdown but 97 yards rushing? I just read somewhere they are ranked 26th against the run.
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Yup. Sorry about that. They give up 130 rushing yards a game.
 
What to expect out of Westbrrok you ask? Who knows.

San Diego = 26th, 130 ypg allowed rushing

Oakland = 29th, 161 ypg allowed rushing

Westbrook vs. San Diego = ???

Westbrook vs Oakland = 6 carries, 9 catches.

In week 6, Westbrook was going against one of the leagues worst run d's, in a close game (Oakland won 13-9), gets 6 carries for 50 yards. Over 8 ypc, and Reid doesn't go to him. McNabb was 22-46 (48% completion rate) and Andy kept chucking the ball. Philly called 48 pass plays (46 passes and 2 McNabb scrambles) and 12 run plays. (6 Westbrook, 5 McCoy, 1 Vick)

46 to 12. Despite a close game with your RB ripping off better than 8 ypc. Coming back off a concussion, do we see a repeat? The 9 catches for 90 yards were nice...

ETA: The Raiders are giving up 160+ with Philadelphia putting up 63 yards rushing against them. Besides that game, they have given up 175+ yards per game (league worst). In other words, the matchup means absolutely nothing to me as a Iggles fan. They just don't run the ball, regardless of matchup.

 
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(Rotoworld) Eagles coach Andy Reid confirmed Friday that he fully anticipates Brian Westbrook (probable, ankle) playing in Week 10. Analysis: 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.

http://football16.myfantasyleague.com/2009...00Rotoworld6599

 
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(Rotoworld) Eagles coach Andy Reid confirmed Friday that he fully anticipates Brian Westbrook (probable, ankle) playing in Week 10. Analysis: 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.

http://football16.myfantasyleague.com/2009...00Rotoworld6599
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Thanks, I was hoping McCoy would have one more week to himself. Now I have to choose between Westy (guess no McCoy now), and Lynch. If I didn't have Pierre Thomas, I'd probably just start Westy and McCoy and be done with it.
 
May be a little off topic here but where does Wstbrook's value stand in a keeper/dynasty? Anyone think there is a chance that westbrook has a chance to be let go or traded? It seems that the Eagles don't have a problem trading or releasing guys who are still productive but older.

 
HULLOBUDMAN said:
May be a little off topic here but where does Wstbrook's value stand in a keeper/dynasty? Anyone think there is a chance that westbrook has a chance to be let go or traded? It seems that the Eagles don't have a problem trading or releasing guys who are still productive but older.
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In Sept. they declined a $7M option bonus to extend his deal from 2011-2013 and he is owed $7M next year. His cap hit for 2010 is $10M so the Eagles would save $4M if they cut/traded him. He either reworks the deal or he's gone.
 
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