FANTASY FOOTBALL NFL PLAYERS

Posted: 2/20/2013 3:27pm et

Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown put the ball on the ground four times, or once every 28.8 carries, during the 2012 season. Brown is expected to see more playing time in new head coach Chip Kelly's offense, as long as he can take care of the football. "I look at running backs that run with that style, look at the Adrian Petersons, early in their career, how many times he fumbled," running backs coach Duce Staley said. "Not comparing the two, but I look at guys that once they're in a hole, or once they're around a crowd, you've got to have that awareness. Guys are around, guys poking at the ball, it's their job. Bryce understands that. And I was able to show him some things on film that is going to help him. And (we'll) definitely do drills. We're going to do that all day, every day."

Huddle Up: Fumbling once every 29 carries is an unacceptable rate, but the Eagles appear to be aware of it and are working with Brown to fix the problem. As Staley notes, other backs like AD and Tiki Barber have been able to correct their fumbling issues so Brown is hardly a lost cause.

Posted: 12/3/2012 11:18am et

The Philadelphia Eagles could go into 2013 with the tandem of RB LeSean McCoy and RB Bryce Brown at the running back position. The team won't likely move Brown in the offseason unless they get an offer they can't refuse, because the idea of having a two-headed rushing attack next season is an intriguing one. The Eagles will need everything they can get on the ground if QB Nick Foles is the quarterback next season.

Huddle Up: That's bad news for McCoy's run as an elite fantasy back, but plenty still depends on who is coaching the Eagles in 2013. If it's Andy Reid, he prefers to throw anyway so McCoy and Brown will be dividing a smaller share of touches. If it's someone who likes to run the ball, maybe McCoy and Brown can offer value similar to C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson.

Posted: 12/3/2012 11:18am et

Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown has fumbled three times in two contests, all of which have come in the second half with the game on the line. Head coach Andy Reid said Brown must do a better job of keeping the football close to him. "When you get tired, when you're in that fourth quarter and you've been grinding, you've got focus on that," Reid said of keeping the ball high and tight. "He was trying to get every yard he possibly could and when you're doing that you have to overemphasize and exaggerate (ball security). You know until you answer it the other team is going to be going for the football."

Huddle Up: Fumblitis is curable--see Adrian Peterson and Tiki Barber for proof--so expect the Eagles to get Brown some treatment as soon as possible.

Posted: 11/27/2012 12:23am et

Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown rushed 19 times for 178 yards and two TDs Monday night in a 30-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He also added four receptions for 11 yards.

Huddle Up: The rookie seventh-round draft pick also lost two fumbles, but the fantasy owners who took a flier on Brown with LeSean McCoy (concussion) out, gladly accepted those minor blemishes on a highly-rewarding fantasy night. Ironcially, Brown's outing easily eclipsed any single-game performance McCoy has had this season, and some fantasy GMs who own both players suddenly might not be in any great rush for McCoy to return.

Posted: 11/20/2012 10:58pm et

Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown could start the team's Week 12 game against the Carolina Panthers Monday, Nov. 26, if RB LeSean McCoy (concussion) can't play.

Huddle Up: Brown has been impressive as a runner in the limited work he's seen (141 rushing yards on 32 carries), but he's not the receiver McCoy is with only 1 catch for 8 yards to his name.

Posted: 9/8/2012 10:56pm et

Philadelphia Eagles RB Bryce Brown could receive carries Week 1. Head coach Andy Reid would not say if Brown or RB Dion Lewis will be the No. 2 running back during the game.

Huddle Up: Eagles' starter and fantasy stud LeSean McCoy only has missed 2 games in his 3 NFL seasons, making the handcuff strategy a little less vital in Philly. The only exceptions are deeper leagues where starting RBs are harder to come by.