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 Player: Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/20/08, Time: 6:01 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Westbrook sat out of practice on Thursday to rest his sprained ankle and sore ribs.
 Analysis:

Westbrook has not played well lately and is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:31 am
 News: McNabb posted good fantasy numbers in a Week 11 tie against Cincinnati, but was picked off three times and has turned the ball over five times in the last three games.
 Analysis:

There seems to be no interest from Andy Reid to bench the scuffling McNabb with Kevin Kolb. Consider him a low-end option for Week 12 against Baltimore. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:29 am
 News: Curtis has seemed to find his stride since coming back for his surgery for a sports hernia. In Week 11 he caught seven balls for 64 yards in the ugly tie against Cincinnati last week.
 Analysis:

Curtis is excellent for a PPR league because he is targeted so many times in a game. He is a solid choice at No. 2. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:28 am
 News: Smith caught a touchdown pass in Week 11 against Cincinnati and with the injuries to Brian Westbrook, has become a bigger option near the goal line.
 Analysis:

Smith does not get a lot of balls thrown his way but he sure is effective when he gets his hands on one. Look for Smith to be a larger part of the Philadelphia red-zone offense. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Correll Buckhalter RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:26 am
 News: Buckhalter has gotten a fair amount of work with the injuries to Westbrook. He had a 44 yard pass reception in Week 11 and could get more work in Week 12.
 Analysis:

Keep him in reserve but do not be surprised if he is more of the featured back in the third-and-passing situation with Westbrook still banged up and facing the Ravens defense. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/19/08, Time: 10:25 am
 News: Westbrook has been nowhere near as productive as fantasy owners need him to be. He is far from healthy and the Baltimore defense awaits him in Week 12.
 Analysis:

Westbrook has been reduced to a low-end No. 1 or possibly even a No. 2 option at RB with his less-than-stellar performances in the past three weeks. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Chris Cooley TE, Washington Redskins 11/18/08, Time: 1:43 pm
 News: Cooley led the team with seven catches for 47 yards against Dallas. Cooley has been a very productive TE all season and is a solid No.1 again this week.
 Analysis:

Look for Cooley to have a decent game in Week 12 against Seattle this week. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Santana Moss WR, Washington Redskins 11/18/08, Time: 1:41 pm
 News: Moss caught just five passes for 29 yards on Sunday and was shut down by Terrance Newman. Moss had a streak of three 100-yard games against Dallas snapped.
 Analysis:

Moss is still a must-start in all fantasy formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/18/08, Time: 1:40 pm
 News: Portis was able to gut out the game on Sunday night and ended up with 68 yards rushing to go along with two catches for six yards. He was obviously still hurting during the game but did not appear to aggravate his knee injury. (SportsBuff.com)
 Analysis:

Monitor his health this week to see if he has returned to practice. He is a must-start when healthy and Washington must win to keep pace in their division. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/16/08, Time: 4:17 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Curtis led the Eagle receivers with seven catches and added 64 yards.
 Analysis:

Curtis had some great games last year but a number of them came with Jeff Garcia as the Eagle QB. He will likely become one of the leading targets for Donovan McNabb, so he might be a worthy waiver wire pick if he's still available in your league. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/16/08, Time: 4:15 pm
 Status:
Cold
 News: Westbrook had his third quiet week in a row with just 60 yards rushing and 11 yards receiving against Cincinnati.
 Analysis:

The Giants game showed that the Eagles are not adept at smash mouth football. Against Cincinnati, Coach Andy Reid went pass wacky, but still came out with just a tie (which is as good as a loss against the Bengals). Westbrook faces the Ravens next week so it might be a good week to sit him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/16/08, Time: 4:13 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: McNabb had a rough game against the uncharacteristically feisty Bengal defense. He gave up three interceptions and a fumble, but did manage to throw for a TD and 338 yards on 58 attempts.
 Analysis:

This was McNabb's first multi-interception game of the season. Hopefully, it is not a sign of things to come in the second half of the season. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Shawn Springs DB, Washington Redskins 11/16/08, Time: 9:33 am
 News: Shawn Springs will return to the lineup tonight for Washington, enhancing an already solid pass defense. That makes things a little tougher for Tony Romo in his return to the field. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Jason Taylor DE, Washington Redskins 11/16/08, Time: 9:01 am
 News: Jason Taylor will be in the lineup for Washington today. He has just one sack all season, though, and isn't a good IDP starter. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/16/08, Time: 8:49 am
 News: Clinton Portis is still hoping to play tonight, though that's nothing to get excited about. Players tend to be the first to declare that they'll definitely be on the field, so it seems that even Portis realizes he's unlikely to be in there because of his sprained knee. Ladell Betts should get the start in his place but is a risky fantasy option in his first game back from his own knee injury. Portis owners who also happen to have Jamal Lewis could try to wait until tonight for official word on Portis. Most should go with someone else, though. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/15/08, Time: 12:30 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Portis did not practice on Friday and if he is active against Dallas on Sunday, it would only be in a limited capacity.
 Analysis:

With this news, Portis is a very risky start this week and his owners' should begin to look for other starting options right away. LaDell Betts should start against the Cowboys. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: DeSean Jackson WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/14/08, Time: 11:34 am
 News: Jackson has been hampered with a strained groin but has yet to miss a game. The return of Kevin Curtis has cut into his activity but he remains a big play option for the Eagles.
 Analysis:

Consider Jackson a decent flex option if you must. Philadelphia has struggled to find offense lately and they looked much better earlier in the year when Jackson was posting big numbers. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/14/08, Time: 11:31 am
 News: Smith caught three balls for 36 yards in Week 10 and is a decent check-down receiver for Donovan McNabb. He has good hands and runs good routes.
 Analysis:

Smith might get a bit more attention this week against the pitiful Bengals. Consider him a solid No. 2 TE. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Correll Buckhalter RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/14/08, Time: 11:29 am
 News: Buckhalter had 21 yards in Week 10 and is not much more than an insurance policy for Brian Westbrook owners.
 Analysis:

Buckhalter has proven to be a decent back but will remain on the bench for as long as the multi-talented Westbrook remains healthy. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Shaun Alexander RB, Washington Redskins 11/14/08, Time: 11:18 am
 News: Alexander could see some action in Week 11. The former MVP will start the game as the No. 2 running back assuming that starter Clinton Portis is on the shelf with an injured knee.
 Analysis:

Alexander is a risky play for Week 11 but keep your eye on him should he actually see some game time action on Sunday. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Ladell Betts RB, Washington Redskins 11/14/08, Time: 11:16 am
 News: Betts has been out the past three weeks with a knee injury of his own but looks poised to get his first start of the season. He took all the reps with the No. 1 offense in practice on Thursday.
 Analysis:

Betts has always been a reliable back-up to Portis and looks to get his first start of the season in Week 11 against Dallas. He has always been a decent receiver out of the backfield and is a stable play if you need to start him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/14/08, Time: 11:14 am
 News: Portis looked very much the same in practice on Thursday and is extremely doubtful for Sunday against the Cowboys. Portis has been the No. 1 running back in the NFC to this point.
 Analysis:

Look for Portis to rest his ailing knee in Week 11 and to try to make it back into the line-up in Week 12. You might want to monitor his progress right up until game time to make sure he is not playing. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Ladell Betts RB, Washington Redskins 11/13/08, Time: 10:40 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Betts returned to practice Thursday after missing three games with a partially torn MCL. He was able to do enough while wearing a knee brace to get his performance deemed "encouraging" by Jim Zorn.
 Analysis:

Betts could very well start on Sunday night, as Portis missed practice today with his own knee injury. Betts would be a very risky fantasy play still, though, after missing so much time. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/13/08, Time: 10:24 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Coach Jim Zorn didn't have good things to say about Portis' health on Thursday. ?I was hoping today that there would be a little more optimism, and there?s not,? he said, according to The Associated Press. ?He?s still questionable. I would say there?s no change today. I was looking for another jump, but there wasn?t.?
 Analysis:

Unless something significantly changes for the better on Friday or Saturday, fantasy owners will have to set their lineups without the league's second-leading rusher. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Santana Moss WR, Washington Redskins 11/13/08, Time: 8:02 am
 Status:
Probable
 News: Moss practiced in full on Wednesday and looks ready to go for Washington's Week 11 game against Dallas.
 Analysis:

Moss has had hamstring issues all season but seems to have put the issues behind him for now. Consider Moss a must-start against Dallas this Sunday. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/13/08, Time: 7:09 am
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Coach Jim Zorn says that Portis will be a game-time decision this week. The back is not expected to practice until Friday because of a sprained MCL.
 Analysis:

Unfortunately for us, game time this week is Sunday night. Fantasy owners who have to set their lineups before the Thursday night game probably can't trust Portis to go, if they have another viable candidate. The rest can look for a signs before the 1 p.m. kickoffs on Sunday but might still be left to guess on his playing status. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/12/08, Time: 7:24 am
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Portis is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys with a second-degree MCL sprain in his left knee.
 Analysis:

Portis is having trouble straightening his leg which is not good news at all. Keep your eye on the situation as the week progresses to see if the injury improves in time for Week 11. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/09/08, Time: 8:55 am
 News: TE L.J. Smith returned to full practice this week after missing the Seattle game with a concussion. The team?s second tight end, Brent Celek, had a big game in his absence and should continue getting looks, but Smith we regain his starting role. His only value lies in the fact that the Eagles spread the ball around, so anyone is liable to catch a touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb. If you start Smith, you have to do so knowing there?s a real possibility that he?ll catch just one or even zero passes. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/08/08, Time: 12:16 pm
 News: Smith got back to full practice this week after missing the Week 9 contest with a concussion. He is expected to play on Sunday, and his coach has said that he'll reassume the starting role.
 Analysis:

Brent Celek had a huge day in Smith's absence last week and will probably continue to be a passing-game factor. Nevertheless, Smith's value has always resided in the possbility that he'll catch a TD pass in Philly's spread-it-around offense. If you start Smith, you should always do so knowing that an empty week is just as possible as redeeming any value. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/05/08, Time: 3:50 pm
 News: Westbrook was relatively quiet in Week 9 against Seattle. He has been great on the ground and solid through the air when he has been healthy.
 Analysis:

Westbrook is a must-start in all fantasy formats. If the Eagles are to beat the giants, Westbrook must have a big day. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/05/08, Time: 3:48 pm
 News: Curtis has already become a favorite target of Donovan McNabb. He registered six catches for 83 yards in Week 9.
 Analysis:

Curtis is only going to get better as time goes on. He is only two games deep into his 2008 season and has shown no ill effects of his sports hernia injury. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/05/08, Time: 3:47 pm
 News: McNabb has been stellar so far this season and seems to be fully recovered from the blown-out knee from two seasons ago. The Giants come to town on Sunday and McNabb will be tested early.
 Analysis:

McNabb is still a must-start in all formats. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/04/08, Time: 12:52 pm
 News: Portis was once again solid in Week 9, but got no help from the rest of the Washington offense. Portis has been a fantasy stud so far this season.
 Analysis:

Look for Portis to try and get healthy in the bye week. When the redskins play, he must be in your line-up. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Santana Moss WR, Washington Redskins 11/04/08, Time: 12:50 pm
 News: Moss had just two catches for 14 yards on Monday night. He has been nursing a strained hamstring and has been limited in games and practice.
 Analysis:

Keep an eye on Moss during the bye week to monitor his progress. If he gets healthy, he is a must start in all fantasy formats.

 Player: Jason Campbell QB, Washington Redskins 11/04/08, Time: 12:48 pm
 News: Welcome back to earth Jason Campbell. Pittsburgh gave him fits all night on Monday and he never looked like he found his rhythm.
 Analysis:

The overall health of Santana Moss will have much to do with the overall fantasy value of Jason Campbell. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Brent Celek TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/02/08, Time: 7:05 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Celek went from unproductive blocking tight end to featured receiver against the Seahawks. He hauled in six passes for 131 yards.
 Analysis:

Celek's previous highs were three catches and 28 yards (not in the same game). The second year tight end from Cincinnati got open and Donovan McNabb found him - repeatedly. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Donovan McNabb QB, Philadelphia Eagles 11/02/08, Time: 7:03 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: McNabb bounced back from an early interception to throw for two TD's and 349 yards.
 Analysis:

The yardage total was his high since Week 1 (361 yards) and it was only the second time he had thrown for multiple TD's since the opening week of the season. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Santana Moss WR, Washington Redskins 11/02/08, Time: 8:48 am
 News: Santana Moss is very iffy for Monday night with the hamstring injury he sustained in Week 8. If at all possible, you should probably go with another option, especially because Washington draws a tough matchup in the Steelers. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 11/02/08, Time: 8:46 am
 News: Clinton Portis' practice limitations this week were more precautionary than indicative of his likelihood to play Monday night. He'll be in the lineup. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: DeSean Jackson WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/02/08, Time: 8:40 am
 News: The suddenly crowded Eagles receiving corps figures to limit the fantasy prospects of rookie DeSean Jackson. He's expected to start ahead of the returning Reggie Brown today, but Donovan McNabb has appeared to lose some confidence in Jackson because of poor route running. Like Brown, Jackson is a No. 4/possible No. 3 fantasy option. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Reggie Brown WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/02/08, Time: 8:38 am
 News: Reggie Brown is expected to return to the field today but probably won't start at Seattle. He's no more than a fourth fantasy receiver or a possible No. 3 in deep leagues. He did catch 10 passes, though, over the two games in which he has been active this season. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Reggie Brown WR, Philadelphia Eagles 11/01/08, Time: 5:59 am
 News: Brown's injured groin has healed to the point that he is probable for Sunday. He's not expected to start ahead of DeSean Jackson just yet, though all three should see significant time.
 Analysis:

It will be the first time this season that Brown and Curtis will take the field in the same game. Brown has 10 catches in his two outings so far, showing that Donovan McNabb will look for him when he's out there. The crowd at receiver for the Eagles, though, makes Brown something of a No. 4 fantasy wideout at this point, maybe a No. 3, depending on your options. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: L.J. Smith TE, Philadelphia Eagles 11/01/08, Time: 5:53 am
 Status:
Out
 News: Smith will miss at least this week's game at Seattle because of the concussion suffered on a hit by Lawyer Milloy in Week 8. Brent Celek will start in his place. (SportsBuff.com)
 Player: Clinton Portis RB, Washington Redskins 10/31/08, Time: 9:31 pm
 Status:
Questionable
 News: Portis was limited in practice all week by a gimpy ankle, but he's probable for the Monday night game.
 Analysis:

Expect him to play. Despite the tough matchup, it doesn't seem like a great idea to sit him. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: David Akers K, Philadelphia Eagles 10/31/08, Time: 12:45 pm
 News: Akers has been a solid kicker for his entire career. The Philadelphia offense has been moving the football for most of the season and that usually translates into scoring opportunities for their kicker.
 Analysis:

Consider Akers a solid fantasy play in Week 9 in Seattle. The weather is expected to be mild in Seattle this weekend but with a chance for rain. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Brian Westbrook RB, Philadelphia Eagles 10/31/08, Time: 12:43 pm
 News: Westbrook hung 38 fantasy points last week and should deliver great fantasy numbers again this week. Westbrook took full practice reps all week.
 Analysis:

The Eagles play the Seahawks in a game that could feature a lot of offense. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Kevin Curtis WR, Philadelphia Eagles 10/31/08, Time: 12:42 pm
 News: Curtis is a solid No. 2 WR this week against Seattle. Curtis is the type of receiver that can take it to the house every time he touches the ball. (SportsBuff.com)
 Analysis:

Westbrook hung 38 fantasy points last week and should deliver great fantasy numbers again this week. Westbrook took full practice reps all week.

 Player: Shaun Suisham K, Washington Redskins 10/26/08, Time: 2:56 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Suisham hit four of his five field goal attempts and added a PAT for 13 points.
 Analysis:

The Swisher, as local fans call him, has had a nice season so far. He has hit 12 of his last 14 field goal attempts and has scored in double digits four times. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Chris Cooley TE, Washington Redskins 10/26/08, Time: 2:54 pm
 Status:
Steady
 News: Cooley had six catches for 74 yards against the Lions.
 Analysis:

Cooley has not had a great year yet. He has been decent in most weeks, but only had one TD catch. Keep playing him and you may get dividends. (SportsBuff.com)

 Player: Santana Moss WR, Washington Redskins 10/26/08, Time: 2:52 pm
 Status:
Hot
 News: Moss had a huge game, especially for leagues that give bonuses for long TD's. He had a 50-yard TD catch and an 80-yard punt return for a score.
 Analysis:

He had 140 yards receiving on nine catches and now has five TD receptions on the season. He makes for a risky every week play because he disappears sometimes, but against a team like the Lions, you should have played him. (SportsBuff.com)

  
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