Soaring Eagle
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anyone think he really won't play?
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Crusaderfan
Footballguy
I'm playing him. I would be shocked if he doesn't play. The Eagles need this game too much and I think Westbrook is trying to prove that he can be a #1, play every week RB. He knows that until he can shake the "injury prone" label, he will never get the respect that the top RB's get.
As of now, he starts for me. Best bet is to keep a close eye on the news over the weekend, if any, and make your call based on that. It really boils down to your alternatives; if you've got another top 10 type guy sitting on your bench (like some others, I've got LaMont Jordan hanging around), and there's no word before your lineups are due, you might want to go with your alternative. Otherwise, I think Westy's risk/reward is probably worth it.
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duaneok66
Footballguy
some of the above posters are missing the point . . .
last week was different, because it was a early start . . .
can you really afford to wait until Sunday night??
what if he doesnt play - then you are risking a goose egg . . .
usually, the rule is no practice on Friday, no play on Sunday . . .
thoughts???
last week was different, because it was a early start . . .
can you really afford to wait until Sunday night??
what if he doesnt play - then you are risking a goose egg . . .
usually, the rule is no practice on Friday, no play on Sunday . . .
thoughts???
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munchkin
Footballguy
My only other real alternative is LJ and his risk/reward is pretty high/low. Westy may be a high/high but that is part of this game I guess. Last week I got 1 pt. from Steve Smith, who'd a thunk? Not many guarantees from week to week. Grab the Pepto Bismol!!!
duaneok66
Footballguy
amen, but this one of the reasons to explain FF's greatness . . .
undercover
Footballguy
I think he will try to play, but wouldn't be surprised to see his touches drop or to have him pull himself out if he tweaks it....if you have a better option I would play it safe.
Whose rule?
Leo2228
Footballguy
KFFL Breaking News
Westbrook Might Miss Week 4
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen) did not practice Friday, Sept. 28. Westbrook has not practiced all week. He is listed as questionable and is a game-time decision.
Westbrook Might Miss Week 4
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (abdomen) did not practice Friday, Sept. 28. Westbrook has not practiced all week. He is listed as questionable and is a game-time decision.
duaneok66
Footballguy
its a hard and fast rule I have heard many coaches say in press conferences . . .
BeaverCleaver
Footballguy
I think I will wait until Sunday to make my decision.
duaneok66
Footballguy
I doubt that his status changes from now until Sunday night - then what do you do in the meantime??
Go get Kenny Watson or Kevin Faulk (assuming you don't own Buckhalter) and give yourself as much time as possible. You wouldn't be waiting to start Westbrook if there were options on FF teams, so create some.Tough part of owning the guy
Gopher State
Footballguy
I think he plays this week, at least in my league we don't have to set line ups until 5 minutes before each game, so if Westy doesn't play I play S. Morris and hope LM keeps getting pulled at the goal line.
TheLastDispatch
Footballguy
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Oh crap, you're right...Let me fix thatGreat. You've planted the seed of doubt.Way to jinx him.
TheLastDispatch
Footballguy
Much better now.Oh crap, you're right...Let me fix thatGreat. You've planted the seed of doubt.Way to jinx him.
BeaverCleaver
Footballguy
I relax, read updates and see what info comes out prior to Noon Central on Sunday.
Swampy
Footballguy
I think he plays...Im just hoping he finishes. It will be very hard for him to be benched in a divisonal rival game. Just a quick note: I saw him after the game doing interviews, and he looked like he was in no pain. Being a trained medic, the most comfortable position, is cradle for any type of stomache injury...but who knows what went on in the locker room. 
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Linton Trust
Footballguy
i believe he'll play... i wouldn't be surprised if Westbrook misses a lot of practices this year and is on the injury report a lot... but i would be surprised if he misses games...
PrinceofDarkness
Footballguy
Because he's certainly never missed any games in his career. . .
Crusaderfan
Footballguy
If he doesn't play on Sunday night he will have to be in real bad shape. Guys love the national spotlight and Westbrook wants the respect that all the top RB's get. Just to be sure, I have him in my flex with Burress in reserve but he is no sure thing either. Remember Buckhalter isn't totally healthy either. He had an ankle issue after last weeks game.
For Westbrook owners, him missing practice during the week will be an all season thing.
For Westbrook owners, him missing practice during the week will be an all season thing.
Linton Trust
Footballguy
the key is that i made it plural
TheAristocrat
Footballguy
What's that the key to? Your limited knowledge?
duaneok66
Footballguy
you probably won't get any Westy updates on Sunday morning . . .
duaneok66
Footballguy
Faulk is actually an okay idea, but I doubt that Watson is still available in most leagues . . .
Linton Trust
Footballguy
my limited knowledge of what exactly?i live outside of philly... been an eagles fan since i've been watching football... go to a few of their preseasons workouts... go to games... watch them on tv... listen to sports talk about them all day... read all the papers...this doesn't make me an expert... but i didn't know i had to be
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Depth Charge
Footballguy
nopeSoaring Eagle said:
Crusaderfan
Footballguy
Don't waste your time. There are some people that have nothing but prefer to pick apart the opinions of others that have no links - just things they pick up on the local news, gut feelings from following their favorite teams, etc. Most people digest all available information and make their own decisions - others want you to hit them between the eyes with facts that nobody but Andy Reid can give them. Some of us appreciate knowledgeable opnions.
I appreciate peoples gut instincts especially a homer.
Just to add not to hijack but Marty Booker has just been put in the starting lineup. Chalk me up for a big L this week which means do not take fantasy advise from this guy. Laugh with me or laugh at me either way its fun.
Just to add not to hijack but Marty Booker has just been put in the starting lineup. Chalk me up for a big L this week which means do not take fantasy advise from this guy. Laugh with me or laugh at me either way its fun.
BeaverCleaver
Footballguy
I'd rather wait a few days for POTENTIAL info to come out than watch a trainwreck of a debate like this to influence my decision now.
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Vicktimized
Footballguy
Not to freak anyone...but wasn't it also week 4 LAST season where Westbrook got pulled at the last minute? I believe it was on MNF vs the Pack...
and isn't it also the 3rd week in November that McNabb always gets hurt??? I smell a conspiracy.
Chaka
Footballguy
Westbrook has played in 15, 15, 13, 12 & 15 games. And I know at least one of those missed games was because Reid rested him in week 17.Those aren't LT type numbers for starts but no one has LT type numbers but the idea of Westbrook being injury prone is far worse than the reality of the situation.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
Im unsure if Wetbrook is playing. He sure isnt practicing.
Enough so that I made a small trade for Buckhalter tonight and can make the decision up until kick off.
I do have Westy in the line up currently and would leave him in I had to make the decision now.
Enough so that I made a small trade for Buckhalter tonight and can make the decision up until kick off.
I do have Westy in the line up currently and would leave him in I had to make the decision now.
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Any time he spends on the injury report tends to be much more publicized than with other RBs.
Chaka
Footballguy
Fred Taylor syndrome.
Westbrook has missed so few games, and yet all I see is how "injury prone" the guy is.
Linton Trust
Footballguy
exactly! he's normally on the injury report, and misses a lot of practices - but when it's game day - he 'normally' steps up... and sometimes seems to be better because of the lack of practice.. i think all people remember is how many times he was on the injury report... they don't remember that he actually played in those games (most the time)
Soaring Eagle
Footballguy
The concern is that he didn't practice on Friday and that he is a Sunday Night game
