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wickster33
Footballguy
not an Eagles fan, but I did own Westbrook last year. Don't think he practiced one day after game 8 and still put up good numbers. I'm guessing a 75% chance he plays
Gopher State
Footballguy
Big game the Eagles really need this one, I would say 10% chance Westy doesn't play
Steel Town
Footballguy
If it were an ankle or knee injury, I would be scared. I just can't see Westy taking off the Giants game with an ab injury.
stevegamer
Footballguy
Westbrook not practicing is very different than almost anyone else on the Eagles, or even in the league, frankly.
Reid's take on Westbrook is different than other players. Often he'll rest, and practice Friday, then play Sunday.
I think - and this is purely my best guess, a I don't have him on a team, but live int he Philly 'burbs, is:
The Eagles are playing the Giants. They need to keep momentum, and it's a big division game. Westy is not inactive for the game.
Reid's take on Westbrook is different than other players. Often he'll rest, and practice Friday, then play Sunday.
I think - and this is purely my best guess, a I don't have him on a team, but live int he Philly 'burbs, is:
The Eagles are playing the Giants. They need to keep momentum, and it's a big division game. Westy is not inactive for the game.
Shermanator
Footballguy
He has not practiced all week and has been noticably wincing in pain trying to participate in drills. The local sentiment from tv/talk radio is that he will NOT play.
No link, and this is just all speculation. I wouldnt take the chance of playing him.
As an Eagles fan I hope Im wrong
No link, and this is just all speculation. I wouldnt take the chance of playing him.
As an Eagles fan I hope Im wrong
Can you elaborate a little? What did he say? Any extra info you can give would be appreciated.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Just a guess, but I'll be shocked if Westie does not play.
How effective he will be, and whether he will open strong but not be able to finish, are different considerations. I don't think you will see a lot of him in the second half if he is gimpy in the first. They need him too much and they have acceptable substitutes and other ways to win to risk further injury to the franchise.
This is one of those really tough fantasy calls - as tough as whether to start Plex (who will also definitely suit up and start the game, IMO), but if you are satisfied with Westbrook giving you 100% for one half, you have to start him. If you have options that would top a "down" day for the #1 fantasy RB, then you have to play them instead.
For example, if my RB3 were a MBIII, Lamont Jordan or Adrian Peterson who were normally on the bench, this might be the week to insert them into the lineup. If my RB3 is a "hope he plays well" kind of guy (like Cadillac Williams or Ronnie Brown), I'd probably risk it with whatever Westbrook can do against the Giants.
BTW, I play versius Westbrook in two leagues today so I am hoping he is a late scratch. But, thinking objectively, I think he'll start the game and play pretty darn well under the circumstances.
How effective he will be, and whether he will open strong but not be able to finish, are different considerations. I don't think you will see a lot of him in the second half if he is gimpy in the first. They need him too much and they have acceptable substitutes and other ways to win to risk further injury to the franchise.
This is one of those really tough fantasy calls - as tough as whether to start Plex (who will also definitely suit up and start the game, IMO), but if you are satisfied with Westbrook giving you 100% for one half, you have to start him. If you have options that would top a "down" day for the #1 fantasy RB, then you have to play them instead.
For example, if my RB3 were a MBIII, Lamont Jordan or Adrian Peterson who were normally on the bench, this might be the week to insert them into the lineup. If my RB3 is a "hope he plays well" kind of guy (like Cadillac Williams or Ronnie Brown), I'd probably risk it with whatever Westbrook can do against the Giants.
BTW, I play versius Westbrook in two leagues today so I am hoping he is a late scratch. But, thinking objectively, I think he'll start the game and play pretty darn well under the circumstances.
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Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Wait. So if you have the #2, #3, or #5 RB in fantasy football, you'd start them?Amazing. Come on, ML--you're better than this.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Those might be a team's RB3 and not have seen the field in a start-2. If I drafted Westbrook, Portis and AD/LJordan/MBIII in a start-2, those three guys would have been on my bench every week.Keys, you need to think about ALL leagues. Not just the "most likely looking leagues from my perspective."
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
AD/Jordan/MBIII would be at least an RB2 on 99% of teams at this point. Yes, even those with Westbrook and Portis.
Islander
Footballguy
I must be part of the 1%. If I had Westbrook and Portis, AD Jordan and MB3 would not be my RB1 or RB2.I take it you would be willing to trade away Portis straight up for any of the other three guys?? Not me.
Chaser1439
Footballguy
Profootballtalk.com reports that Eagles coach Andy Reid is reluctant to press Brian Westbrook (abdomen) into action Sunday night.
Sources tell the website that Westbrook can hardly move without experiencing pain in his abdomen. The running back wants to play, but the Eagles may be hesitant to push him. Westbrook appears to be a legitimate game-time decision.
Source: Profootballtalk.com
Sources tell the website that Westbrook can hardly move without experiencing pain in his abdomen. The running back wants to play, but the Eagles may be hesitant to push him. Westbrook appears to be a legitimate game-time decision.
Source: Profootballtalk.com
TomzkSteelSlaughterRevival
Footballguy
I have a man crush on T. Jax and think he can have some real potential as a viable fantasy Q with proper treatment. Huard is a guy who seems to be about to lose his job but he is healthy and starting for now.
In a keeper league I traded M. Schaub for both of these guys, basically since Schaub is not eligable to be kept and T. Jax is. IMO I think he has tremendous upside as a runner and a QB in this league if healthy. Huard is basically a guy Ill start this week and hopefully never again.
What would you say about the upside (or downside) of these 2 QBs ?
In a keeper league I traded M. Schaub for both of these guys, basically since Schaub is not eligable to be kept and T. Jax is. IMO I think he has tremendous upside as a runner and a QB in this league if healthy. Huard is basically a guy Ill start this week and hopefully never again.
What would you say about the upside (or downside) of these 2 QBs ?
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
I don't think this is worth arguing about - I have the feeling Keys is just trying to get me to the point of using his name against him.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
I'd say you should probably post this in the ACF, not in the pool.And def. not in a thread about RB BRian Westbrook.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
LOOK AT ME, I KNOW KEYS' REAL NAME IS MATT!!!I don't think this is worth arguing about - I have the feeling Keys is just trying to get me to the point of using his name against him.
But I'm not fishing. I would trade Portis for either MBIII or AD at this point. The reason I wouldn't trade for Jordan is that I worry that his schedule has been too easy thus far.
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I think Marc was holding back from telling you to Keys Hisaths.
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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
I may just sit westbrook seeing it's a late game..I have M.Barber and Edge on my bench..so I think i'm gonna go with Gore and Barber this week..for my sanity and my team i see no upside waiting until gametime.Mike
packersfan
Footballguy
Given what we're seeing in a lot of leagues in terms of guys trying to find anyone healthy to plug into lineups today it's possible Tony Hunt becomes someone to consider if Westbrook can't go. I'd expect Buckhalter to start and get most of the carries but maybe Hunt would get 5-10 and some goal line love.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Someone better JUMP on that alias, ASAP.
DWidmar
Footballguy
Once we get done figuring out who to trade Portis for, we can get back to talking about Westbrook.
John Clayton said on ESPN that there is a good likelyhood he could miss but being it is a night game it could help him out. I guess it is starting to come down to wether or not you have somebody who can play on Monday night for you should Westy not be able to go. If you line ups lock before the first games it is going to be a tough decision. I knew when I got Westy this would happen several weeks but this week my gut tells me he won't go. I am going with Alexander and not looking back as that is the best info I have at this point.
John Clayton said on ESPN that there is a good likelyhood he could miss but being it is a night game it could help him out. I guess it is starting to come down to wether or not you have somebody who can play on Monday night for you should Westy not be able to go. If you line ups lock before the first games it is going to be a tough decision. I knew when I got Westy this would happen several weeks but this week my gut tells me he won't go. I am going with Alexander and not looking back as that is the best info I have at this point.
I tend to agree that westy may not play..sitting out a friday practice is always a bad sign coupled with a late start, I'm sitting him.Mike
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
C-Buck is actually available in one of my usually very competitive eagues, but I have no room for him in that league and don't need a one-week starter.
If you drafted Westbrook, I hope you were smart enough to have already snagged C-Buck. I think the thought of C-Buck having a big day today regardless of Westbrook playing is not unreasonable. If you MUST make a move in the next two hours, you might want to seriously consider sitting Westbrook for C-buck anyway.
If you drafted Westbrook, I hope you were smart enough to have already snagged C-Buck. I think the thought of C-Buck having a big day today regardless of Westbrook playing is not unreasonable. If you MUST make a move in the next two hours, you might want to seriously consider sitting Westbrook for C-buck anyway.
As Levin noted, I think the key is alternatives...I'm plugging in Henry for Westbrook (also starting Jordan). In your shoes, I'd go with Westy.
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Dad>hi!Thanks for dropping Buckhalter. I appreciate the help in beating you this week.
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I don't know...if your rosters lock at noon, I can't see plugging in an inferior option without knowing whether or not he will play.
scott72
Footballguy
Not worth the risk imo. Even if he does go, if he's hurting that bad how effective and how many plays will he get? Will he get knocked out in the 1st quarter? I only start one RB, so clearly can't take a zero. Starting Foster over Westy..It being the night game really hurts..He is who we thought he was.. :(
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
:(Depends on what's going on. Let's say you project your backup to get 7-8 points, and Westy to get 15-25.If Westbrook has a 40-50% chance of playing in your mind, I'd say you have to go with him unless the rest of your team is completely dominant.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Can we PLEASE keep this thread info only on whether westbrook is starting or not...i dont want to keep checking every new post only to find out it`s about who your starting over westy or some dig at someone...thanks .
Keys Myaths
Pokerguy
Relax, cowboy. When there's news, the bottom line of the thread title will be updated. That's how it works here.For those of us who need to make a decision by 12:55 why would Buckhalter be a better choice? If Westbrook is 50% to start then Bucky would potentially be a worse choice. My best option is to start Ron Dayne. I would respect any opinions that sharks have on that choice.
To commish is my wish
Footballguy
Rotoworld's reporting that PFT says Reid does not want Westbrook to play.
Sounds to me that most likely Westbrook sits, especially given the 2-week period he'd have to heal if he does sit. The Giants are mediocre, and Reid probably thinks Philly has a decent shot without Westbrook.
Sounds to me that most likely Westbrook sits, especially given the 2-week period he'd have to heal if he does sit. The Giants are mediocre, and Reid probably thinks Philly has a decent shot without Westbrook.
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Chunky Soup
Footballguy
People said this week 3 last year as well.http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?game_id=2890...r&week=REG3Not worth the risk imo. Even if he does go, if he's hurting that bad how effective and how many plays will he get? Will he get knocked out in the 1st quarter? I only start one RB, so clearly can't take a zero. Starting Foster over Westy..It being the night game really hurts..He is who we thought he was..
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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
I'd start C-Buck OVER Dayne anyway.See AGreen thread - Dayne still gimpy, he goes against Atlanta and he will probably be in a RBBC with Gado. C-Buck taking a couple of plunges into the end zone and spelling Westbrook a lot as the game goes on is, IMO, much more likely to produce winning FF points.
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scott72
Footballguy
To think he is going to duplicate that production today is probably wishful thinking. Every team knows the key to beating the Eagles is stopping Westy. The Giants know he's hurting and if he starts they're obviously going to key on him. The question of how long will he last and how productive the Giants will let him be is too much of a question for me. Now if I started 3 RB's and I could afford to risk it based on a 3-0 or 2-1 record in the early going, sure I'd risk it.People said this week 3 last year as well.http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?game_id=2890...r&week=REG3Not worth the risk imo. Even if he does go, if he's hurting that bad how effective and how many plays will he get? Will he get knocked out in the 1st quarter? I only start one RB, so clearly can't take a zero. Starting Foster over Westy..It being the night game really hurts..He is who we thought he was..
They said it in about half of the weeks last year. Nice cherry pick though.People said this week 3 last year as well.http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?game_id=2890...r&week=REG3Not worth the risk imo. Even if he does go, if he's hurting that bad how effective and how many plays will he get? Will he get knocked out in the 1st quarter? I only start one RB, so clearly can't take a zero. Starting Foster over Westy..It being the night game really hurts..He is who we thought he was..
Sigh...I can't afford the luxury of waiting for the night game.I have to start bernard berrian over Westy....I hope Griese is the savior the bears hope he is!
-Crippler-
Footballguy
Yeah, we all know McNabb and Kurtis can't do a thing on offenseTo think he is going to duplicate that production today is probably wishful thinking. Every team knows the key to beating the Eagles is stopping Westy. The Giants know he's hurting and if he starts they're obviously going to key on him. The question of how long will he last and how productive the Giants will let him be is too much of a question for me. Now if I started 3 RB's and I could afford to risk it based on a 3-0 or 2-1 record in the early going, sure I'd risk it.People said this week 3 last year as well.http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter?game_id=2890...r&week=REG3Not worth the risk imo. Even if he does go, if he's hurting that bad how effective and how many plays will he get? Will he get knocked out in the 1st quarter? I only start one RB, so clearly can't take a zero. Starting Foster over Westy..It being the night game really hurts..He is who we thought he was..
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