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Eagles | Westbrook likely out three weeks Fri Nov 20, 02:33 PM
ESPNews reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will be out in Week 11 and likely the two following weeks as well.
| Our view: LeSean McCoy is the starter until further notice. He has a lot more value in PPR leagues, as the Eagles are very pass heavy team. |
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Eagles | Doctors expect Westbrook to make full recovery Wed Nov 18, 08:44 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles announced RB Brian Westbrook's (concussion) symptoms have improved significantly over the past three days, according to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center doctors. Westbrook was re-tested Wednesday, Nov. 18, with a battery of neuro-cognitive tests, as well as a comprehensive physical and neurological exam. Westbrook's results were favorable, and Dr. Joseph Marron and Dr. Michael Collins were encouraged by Westbrook's progress. Doctors feel that "he has an excellent prognosis and we expect a full recovery." Doctors added, "We developed a comprehensive physical rehab plan for Brian, and we will repeat the detailed testing in the next two to three weeks."
| Our view: This is great news for Westbrook dynasty owners, because they're not holding a worthless player, but redraft owners may still not see Westbrook active before the end of the fantasy season. |
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Eagles | Westbrook out for Week 11 Wed Nov 18, 07:17 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is out for the team's Week 11 game.
| Our view: Don't be surprised if Westbrook is put on IR soon. This latest concussion has apparently put his career in jeopardy. |
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Eagles | Westbrook out for Week 11 Wed Nov 18, 12:58 PM
ESPNews reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will not play in the team's Week 11 game.
| Our view: This is not a surprise here with Westbrook battling concussion problems. He may be shut down for the season, and his career could also be in jeopardy. In his absence we'll see more from rookie LeSean McCoy and the big fullback Leonard Weaver. |
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Eagles | Westbrook to visit two specialists Tue Nov 17, 10:57 PM
Updating a previous item, Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will visit with two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh Wednesday, Nov. 18. A statement from head trainer Rick Burkhalter said, "The Eagles will first have Westbrook consult with neuropsychologist Mark R. Lovell, PhD. Following that visit Westbrook and Lovell will consult with neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, MD. Dr. Lovell has been consulting with the Eagles' medical staff on Westbrook's recovery from the first concussion during the past three weeks." Head coach Andy Reid said Westbrook was 'foggy" after the second concussion. Reid said it was "too early" to decide if Westbrook's season was over.
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Eagles | Westbrook to visit two specialists Tue Nov 17, 10:57 PM
Updating a previous item, Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will visit with two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh Wednesday, Nov. 18. A statement from head trainer Rick Burkhalter said, 'The Eagles will first have Westbrook consult with neuropsychologist Mark R. Lovell, Ph.D. Following that visit Westbrook and Lovell will consult with neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, M.D. Dr. Lovell has been consulting with the Eagles' medical staff on Westbrook's recovery from the first concussion during the past three weeks.' Head coach Andy Reid said Westbrook was 'foggy' after the second concussion. Reid said it was 'too early' to decide if Westbrook's season was over.
Brian Westbrook player page Eagles | Westbrook to meet with specialist Tue Nov 17, 04:21 PM
ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is scheduled to visit with a specialist this week, likely Wednesday, Nov. 18, to determine if and when he can resume playing, according to a league source.
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Eagles | Westbrook's future up in the air? Mon Nov 16, 10:03 AM
Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports there is speculation that Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) could be out for a prolonged period of time after suffering a concussion in Week 10. Head coach Andy Reid expressed concern for Westbrook's health following the game. 'I feel bad for Brian. I feel bad for him. It's something that our doctors will look at and be on top of right when we get back,' Reid said. 'In these types of situations, football is secondary. We've got to look at this kid and for his future and make sure everything is OK for him before he gets back out there.'
| Our view: Westbrook could miss the rest of the season, and there is concern his career may be in jeopardy. They drafted LeSean McCoy this year to be the future franchise running back, and so far he's shown flashes of brilliance but no consistency. The football community is really taking concussions more seriously than ever, and Westbrook could be done playing for a long time or perhaps forever. |
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Eagles | Westbrook suffers concussion for Week 10 Sun Nov 15, 07:29 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 10 game.
| Our view: Two concussions within one month will likely force Westbrook out for an extended period. The Eagles will have to rely on LeSean McCoy and Leonard Weaver. |
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Eagles | To use rotation at running back in Week 10 Sat Nov 14, 11:05 AM
Don Benevento, of The News Journal, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said he will rotate RBs Brian Westbrook (concussion) and LeSean McCoy during the team's Week 10 game. 'He'll continue to rotate, and we'll just see how he does,' Reid said of Westbrook. 'I'm not going to just throw him in for the whole game. LeSean McCoy has done a nice job when he's been called on, so that gives us some flexibility.'
| Our view: The Eagles want to bring Westbrook back slowly from this injury, so we may even see Leonard Weaver get a few carries in addition to LeSean McCoy. The matchup is sweet, as the Chargers have given up a lot of yards on the ground, so the potential is there for the Eagles dynamic duo to have a big game. |
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Eagles | Westbrook probable for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 04:51 PM
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and is expected to play.
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Eagles | Westbrook practices Thursday, intends to play Week 10 Thu Nov 12, 11:06 PM
Updating a previous item, Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) practiced Thursday, Nov. 12, and he intends to play Week 10.
| Our view: The Eagles have a good matchup this week against the San Diego Chargers, so Westbrook could have a solid fantasy day if the team decides he's ready to play. |
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Eagles | Westbrook practices in full Thursday Thu Nov 12, 03:33 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 12.
| Our view: A healthy Westbrook would really help this Eagles team get back on track. San Diego has given up big games on the ground all season long, and both Westy and rookie LeSean McCoy could put up solid fantasy numbers. |
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Eagles | Westbrook misses practice Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 03:41 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 11.
| Our view: Apparently this absence has to do with his ankle, not his head, but either way, Westbrook seems to have turned into a slow healer this season. |
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Eagles | Westbrook's ankle remains an issue Tue Nov 10, 10:06 AM
Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said that RB Brian Westbrook's (ankle) surgically repaired right ankle was bothering him again, and that it was the reason he was held out of practice Friday, Nov. 6. '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 Monday, Nov. 9. 'He had a little bit of swelling, so he had some work done.' Exactly what 'work done' meant was not clear. Reid said Westbrook did not have arthroscopic surgery again and was not held out of Week 9 because of the ankle pain. 'The reason he didn't play was strictly because of the headache,' Reid said.
| Our view: LeSean McCoy is looking better and better for the stretch run with each piece of Westbrook injury news. Even Leonard Weaver could retain his value if Westbrook remains hobbled. |
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Eagles | To be cautious with Westbrook Mon Nov 9, 04:35 PM
NFL.com reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said the team will continue to be cautious with RB Brian Westbrook (concussion). Westbrook began experiencing symptoms of a mild headache Friday, Nov. 6. 'But I know this: If he has (headaches), then I'm obviously going to go on the conservative side of that,' Reid said. 'He had tests done, and everything else. Try to take every precautionary measure possible. But I'm not going to stick him out there if he has the headaches, even if the tests were positive.'
| Our view: The team wants Westbrook ready for what they hope is a playoff run, so they will be very cautious with him until he's 100%. If Westbrook continues to miss time then we'll see more of LeSean McCoy and fullback Leonard Weaver. |
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Eagles | Westbrook's status for Week 10 uncertain Mon Nov 9, 11:49 AM
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid was noncommittal when asked whether RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will play in Week 10. 'We'll just see how he does this next week,' Reid said.
| Our view: With Westbrook's status up in the air, we could see more of LeSean McCoy and Leonard Weaver when the Eagles run the ball next week. |
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Eagles | Westbrook inactive for Week 9 Sun Nov 8, 07:02 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is inactive for the team's Week 9 game.
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Eagles | Week 9 Inactives Sun Nov 8, 07:01 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have declared RB Brian Westbrook, LB Chris Gocong, CB Dimitri Patterson, WR Kevin Curtis, OG Max Jean-Gilles, OL Mike McGlynn, RB P.J. Hill, DL Victor Abiamiri inactive for Week 9.
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Eagles | Westbrook likely out vs Dallas Sun Nov 8, 11:30 AM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports that two league sources told him that Philadelphia RB Brian Westbrook is not expected to play vs Dallas on Sunday night.
| Our view: This is disappointing for Westbrook owners, but it should ensure that Westbrook is fully healthy for the stretch run. LeSean McCoy would get the start and make for an excellent RB2 play in what promises to be a high-scoring matchup. |
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Eagles | Westbrook won't play Sun Nov 8, 11:28 AM
The NFL Network reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will not play during Week 9.
Brian Westbrook player page Eagles | Westbrook should play Week 9 Fri Nov 6, 04:20 PM
Updating a previous report, Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid indicated that RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) should be able to play in Week 9.
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Eagles | Westbrook questionable for Week 9 Fri Nov 6, 02:09 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9.
| Our view: Westbrook participated fully the last two days, so this is a bit of a surprise. It looked like he was almost a sure thing to return this week, so stay tuned. |
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Eagles | Westbrook practices in full Thursday Thu Nov 5, 03:56 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 5.
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Eagles | Westbrook practices in full Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 03:35 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 4.
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Eagles | Westbrook cleared to play in Week 9 Wed Nov 4, 12:14 PM
CBSSports.com reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) has been completely cleared to play in the team's Week 9 game.
| Our view: Rookie LeSean McCoy will now go back to being the backup behind Westbrook, but he still has fantasy value and may even be a good flex option from week to week. |
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Eagles | Westbrook to practice Wednesday Tue Nov 3, 01:20 PM
Bob Brookover, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will return to practice Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to head coach Andy Reid.
| Our view: Just in time for the sometimes combustible matchup vs. the Cowboys. Westbrook could still have considerable value down the stretch in the Eagles big play offense. |
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Eagles | Westbrook still having headache problems Sun Nov 1, 02:06 PM
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) still was experiencing some headache issues Sunday, Nov. 1, after working out, which led to the decision to deactivate him for Week 8.
Brian Westbrook player page Eagles | Week 8 Inactives Sun Nov 1, 11:48 AM
The Philadelphia Eagles have declared RB Brian Westbrook, CB Dimitri Patterson, WR Kevin Curtis, QB Kevin Kolb, OG Max Jean-Gilles, OL Mike McGlynn, SS Victor Harris, DL Victor Abiamiri inactive for Week 8.
| Our view: As expected, Westbrook gets the week off to recover from his concussion last week. LeSean McCoy will get the bulk of the work in his place. Sean Jones will start for Macho Harris. |
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Eagles | Westy inactive Week 8 Sun Nov 1, 11:45 AM
The NFL Network reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is inactive in Week 8.
Brian Westbrook player page Eagles | Westbrook a game-time decision Fri Oct 30, 03:55 PM
Updating a previous report, Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) will be a game-time decision for the team's Week 8 game.
| Our view: We don't expect him to play on Sunday, and have LeSean McCoy as a top 15 RB this week. |
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Eagles | Westbrook misses practice Friday Fri Oct 30, 02:49 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 8.
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Eagles | Three miss practice Friday Fri Oct 30, 02:16 PM
Philadelphia Eagles DL Chris Clemons (elbow), SS Victor Harris (ankle) and RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) all missed practice Friday, Oct. 30. All three players are listed as questionable for Week 8.
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Eagles | Westbrook's status uncertain Thu Oct 29, 04:57 PM
Updating a previous report, Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook's (concussion, knee) status for Week 8 is uncertain.
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Eagles | Three miss practice Thursday Thu Oct 29, 03:34 PM
Philadelphia Eagles FS Victor Harris (ankle), CB Dimitri Patterson (quadriceps, hand) and RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) all missed practiced Thursday, Oct. 29.
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Eagles | Westbrook likely will be a game-time decision Wed Oct 28, 04:52 PM
Matt Mosley, of ESPN.com, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) likely will be a game-time decision for Week 8.
| Our view: The Eagles want to keep Westy fresh for a playoff run, and they have a more than capable backup in rookie LeSean "Shady" McCoy. The team could decide to shut down Westbrook this week against the Giants. McCoy would receive a bulk of the work in Westbrook's absence. |
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Eagles | Westbrook misses practice Wednesday Wed Oct 28, 03:28 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Eagles | Four not practicing Wednesday Wed Oct 28, 12:35 PM
CBSSports.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion), WR DeSean Jackson (foot), DL Darren Howard (ankle) and CB Dimitri Patterson (quadriceps) are not practicing Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Eagles | Westbrook not yet ruled out for Week 8 Wed Oct 28, 10:00 AM
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday, Oct. 27, that RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) has not been ruled out for Week 8. An update texted to reporters said that Reid was 'counting on that he'll be there but we'll see how tests go.'
| Our view: LeSean "Shady" McCoy would carry a bulk of the workload if Westbrook were to miss a significant amount of time. McCoy is very Westbrook-like and the offense would look similar to the way it does now. |
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Eagles | Reid hasn't ruled out Westbrook for Sunday Wed Oct 28, 08:53 AM
Sheil Kapadia, of philly.com, reports that Eagles head coach Andy Reid has not ruled RB Brian Westbrook out for Sunday's game vs. the Giants. Reid said he's counting that Westbrook will be there, but will see how tests go, according to Kapadia.
| Our view: Westbrook has played well during his career when he has been a game-time decision, and this is a big matchup, but that concussion did not look minor on Monday night. |
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Eagles | Westbrook to undergo further tests Tue Oct 27, 09:34 AM
ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will go through further medical tests before his status for Week 8 is determined. 'We'll just see. We'll see how he is. I'm not going to put him out there when he's at risk,' head coach Andy Reid said. Reid added, however, that he thinks Westbrook is 'going to be all right.'
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Eagles | Westbrook suffers concussion, not expected to return Mon Oct 26, 09:03 PM
Jeff McLane, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) suffered a concussion during the team's Week 7 game and is not expected to return
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Eagles | Westbrook injured Week 7 Mon Oct 26, 09:03 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (head) left the team's Week 7 game after taking a knee to the head. He was checked out on the field by trainers, but he was able to walk off under his own power. Trainers immediately took him to the team's locker room.
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Eagles | Westbrook probable for Week 7 Sat Oct 24, 04:25 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) fully participated in practice Saturday, Oct. 24. He is listed as probable for Week 7.
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Eagles | Will continue to use wildcat Sat Oct 24, 11:56 AM
Jeff McLane, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg insist that the wildcat/spread option packages will continue to be a component of the team's offense. RBs Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy and WRs DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin have taken direct snaps in the shotgun. Since QB Donovan McNabb returned from his rib injury two games ago, only McCoy, on three run plays in Week 5, has been utilized in the formation. 'There are certain weeks that that's going to be used, certain weeks it won't be used,' Reid said. 'We just didn't get to it this week.'
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Eagles | Westbrook practices Friday Fri Oct 23, 05:19 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is expected to play in Week 7.
| Our view: Westbrook will be ready to go on Monday night, but if the Eagles get out to a big lead we could see more of rookie LeSean McCoy. |
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Eagles | Westbrook practices Thursday Thu Oct 22, 05:37 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. He should be able to play in Week 7.
| Our view: Westbrook should be good to go on Monday night against the Redskins. We think that if the Eagles jump out to a big lead against the hapless 'Skins, we could see more of rookie tailback LeSean McCoy in the second half. |
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Eagles | Westbrook catches nine passes Week 6 Sun Oct 18, 07:38 PM
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook caught nine passes for 91 receiving yards during the team's Week 6 game. He ran the ball six times for 50 yards in the game.
| Our view: Westbrook broke one long run and was very active underneath for Donovan McNabb. He looked quick in space. LeSean McCoy split series with him, but wasn't a factor in the passing game. |
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Eagles | Westbrook, McCoy to continue to split time Tue Oct 13, 04:38 PM
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) and RB LeSean McCoy will continue to split playing time. Reid said the split will continue 'as long as we need to, and as long as [Westbrook] feels comfortable with his foot. We can increase things, but right now, that's where we're at, and we'll see how it works this week.'
| Our view: Mccoy was actually on the field just a little bit more than Westbrook in the game against the Buccaneers. This split will help keep Westy fresh for what the Eagles hope is a Super Bowl run. |
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Eagles | McCoy in for more plays than Westbrook Week 5 Mon Oct 12, 09:08 PM
Paul Domowitch, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Eagles ran 48 offensive plays during the team's Week 5 game. RB LeSean McCoy was in for 23 of the plays and RB Brian Westbrook was in for 20.
| Our view: Westbrook seemed unhappy with the split, but until he starts looking like the Westbrook of old, it is warranted. |
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