FANTASY FOOTBALL NFL PLAYERS

Posted: 9/28/2009 12:31pm et

Peter King, of SI.com, reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick played 11 plays in the team's Week 3 game. He was 0-for-2, rushed out of the direct-snap once for seven yards, played receiver for one play, and handed the ball off seven times.

The Huddle Take: Even with Donovan McNabb out of the lineup Vick saw limited action. It's tough to see the Eagles further disrupting the flow of their offense with significantly more work for Vick, rendering him almost useless for fantasy purposes.

Posted: 9/27/2009 9:01pm et

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick was in for 11 plays during the team's Week 3 game. He lined up at wide receiver once, took the snap in the shotgun formation nine times and lined up under center once. Vick finished 0-for-2 passing and had one run for seven yards.

The Huddle Take: The highly anticipated appearance of Michael Vick in Philadelphia was less than spectacular on the field but what could we really expect in his first appearance. It is clear that Vick can still bring a different element to the team with not only his running ability but his athleticism. With backup quarterback Kevin Kolb performing well in relief of McNabb, fantasy owners should not expect much more than the number of touches he was given today until he gets a better handle on the offense.

Posted: 9/26/2009 11:19pm et

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick is expected to run the team's version of the wildcat offense in Week 3. Vick might take a few snaps at quarterback and line up as a receiver or running back. 'We put some things in for him,' head coach Andy Reid said Friday, Sept. 25. 'He will be up and we'll go from there.'

The Huddle Take: Vick looks to make his NFL debut for the Eagles this week and could bring another element to an offense that could use a big playmaker. With Donovan McNabb out this week, Kevin Kolb and Michael Vick both figure to factor into the offense which makes both risky fantasy starts this week.

Posted: 9/23/2009 10:45am et

Peter King, of SI.com, reports the Philadelphia Eagles have a 10-play package in place for QB Michael Vick.

The Huddle Take: You'd have to think that given what we saw from Vick in the preseason and what Vick has demonstrated in the past, this package is essentially a "Wildcat" package. Vick is eligible to return to action this week against the Chiefs, an opponent that should provide Philly with the opportunity to test out a few things.

Posted: 9/15/2009 3:21pm et

FOXSports.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles have officially elevated suspended QB Michael Vick to the active roster, according to sources.

The Huddle Take: If Donovan McNabb can't play by Week 3, when Vick is eligible to return from suspension, it's likely he'd see more than just action in Wildcat situations.

Posted: 9/3/2009 4:58pm et

Scout.com reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick will be eligible to play in the team's Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Huddle Take: It's hard to gauge what kind of Fantasy value Vick will have, since he'll probably only be an occasional player unless Donovan McNabb goes down for any extended period of time. But when Vick is in, and the Eagles run their variation of the Wildcat offense, think of him as someone with the running ability of Ronnie Brown and a quarterback's arm. And we know how effective Brown has been at times in the Dolphin Wildcat. Vick is worth taking as you begin to enter the later rounds of your draft.

Posted: 9/2/2009 5:31pm et

Sal Paolantonio, of ESPN, reports the Philadelphia Eagles expect NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to make a decision on QB Michael Vick's full instatement by Saturday, Sept. 5, according to league sources. Goodell and Vick are expected to meet soon, according to a league source.

The Huddle Take: The expectation is that Vick will be reinstated in time for Philly's Week 3 game against the Chiefs, but nothing is official as of yet.

Posted: 8/28/2009 12:17pm et

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick took part in a total of six plays during his preseason debut Thursday, Aug. 27. Vick lined up as a receiver in the slot for one play, ran once for one yard and completed all four of his passes for 19 yards.

The Huddle Take: The 100% completion percentage is the most intriguing stat for Vick as he makes his return to football. At minimum, the Eagles' use of Vick gives opposing defensive coordinators one more look to prepare for, and his performance proves Philly has a viable backup option should Donovan McNabb struggle or be injured.

Posted: 8/27/2009 4:49pm et

ESPN reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick is expected to initially be used as a quarterback and then in the Wildcat formation in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 27.

The Huddle Take: It's a little surprising that the Eagles would tip even a little bit of their hand in regard to how they'll use Vick, but they will need the work against a live opponent.

Posted: 8/25/2009 1:47pm et

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick will make his preseason debut Thursday, Aug. 27, versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Andy Reid said he is unsure how much Vick will play, however Vick will not see time in the fourth quarter.

The Huddle Take: PETA supporters everywhere will be hoping for someone to break Vick's leg. From a schematic standpoint, however, don't expect the Eagles to give too many clues about how they plan to use him this season.