FANTASY FOOTBALL NFL PLAYERS

Posted: 1/1/2013 3:58pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin, who has 1 year remaining on his rookie contract, does not expect to sign an extension in the offseason, and he is willing to play in 2013 without a long-term deal.

Huddle Up: Maclin was far and away the most productive pass-catcher (69-857-7) in a lost season for the Eagles, and will be the most valuable asset for Nick Foles or whomever the starting QB is in Philly next season.

Posted: 12/28/2012 7:45pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is probable for Week 17.

Huddle Up: Maclin, who has hauled in 21 passes for 293 yards and 2 TDs over the past 2 weeks, is line to have a productive finale Sunday with Michael Vick back at QB and facing a porous Giants secondary which allows the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing WRs.

Posted: 12/19/2012 7:27pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (back) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Huddle Up: Keep an eye on this as Maclin has been one of Nick Foles' top targets of late with 13 catches for 177 yards and a TD over the past 2 games.

Posted: 12/11/2012 7:02pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (groin) was limited in practice Tuesday, Dec. 11, but he should be able to play in the team's Week 15 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, Dec. 13. 'My groin is a little sore, but I'll be OK,' Maclin said. Maclin injured himself during the game-winning touchdown celebration in Week 14.

Huddle Up: Maclin's fantasy owners are hooping the WR can pick up where he left off in Week 14 when he had 9 catches for 104 yards and the score against the Bucs. The going, though, figures to be a lot tougher against the Bengals on a short week while dealing with an injury.

Posted: 11/15/2012 6:40pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (back) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 15.

Huddle Up: Maclin will be counted on Sunday with rookie QB Nick Foles slated to make his first NFL start. Maclin came up big in Week 10, leading with Eagles with 8 catches for 93 yards and a TD in the loss to the Cowboys.

Posted: 11/6/2012 1:02pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin managed just two receptions for 28 yards in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Nov. 5.

Huddle Up: It's been a season of fantasy disappointment for Maclin, who only has 1 receiving TD since Week 2 and only 2 games so far with 40 or more receiving yards. Continue to downgrade his worth until shown otherwise.

Posted: 10/5/2012 11:43pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) was limited to only one catch for seven yards in the Week 4 game against the New York Giants, but head coach Andy Reid said the hip wasn't a factor. 'I wouldn't say it was his hip bothering him,' Reid said. 'It was just how things fell. He had a few plays that were dialed up for him and they had that area covered with their zone coverage. So you had to go a different direction. That was just by chance. Jeremy, he's fine.'

Huddle Up: That said, Maclin's recent showing isn't fine by his fantasy owners as the wideout has all of 2 catches for 30 yards and a TD over the Eagles past 3 games, including his injury absence in Week 3. Don't give up on him yet, but definitely don't keep less-heralded but more productive WRs on your bench either while waiting for Maclin to round back into form.

Posted: 9/28/2012 4:21pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 28, and is listed as probable for Week 4.

Huddle Up: Get him in your fantasy lineups; the Eagles are going to need him. Maclin was hobbled in Week 2 and missed last week with hip injuries, but he makes his triumphant return as the Eagles try to get their offense back in gear. He will be a nice PPR option this week.

Posted: 9/26/2012 4:25pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 26.

Huddle Up: The Eagles have sorely missed Maclin, who has not been healthy since he caught the game-winning touchdown in Week 1. Maclin is the reliable receiver Michael Vick needs to succeed. Having Maclin back will be a big boost to fantasy owners who have been missing his productivity over the past couple of weeks.

Posted: 9/21/2012 6:25pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) did not practice Friday, Sept. 21, and is ruled out for Week 3.

Huddle Up: Coach Andy Reid says the Eagles will "mix and match" when it comes to redistributing Maclin's targets with the most plausible beneficiaries being TE Brent Celek and undrafted rookie WR Demaris Johnson.

Posted: 9/20/2012 5:23pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 20.

Huddle Up: Fellow Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson definitely looks like the better bet to play Sunday with Maclin not being able to put in much on-field work at all so far this week. He'll likely be a game-time decision Sunday for the second straight week.

Posted: 9/19/2012 4:38pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 19.

Huddle Up: This is shaping up to be much like last week for the Eagles as DeSean Jackson was limited in practice himself. Maclin did not have a fantastic week, but a touchdown salvaged his fantasy day. If he continues to be bothered by hip issues his production could continue to be limited.

Posted: 9/16/2012 6:36pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) left Sunday's game against the Ravens in the third quarter and did not return.

Huddle Up: Maclin aggravated the hip pointer that had made him a game-time decision coming into the day. He did play, though, and made his only catch of the day count, hauling in a diving 23-yard TD reception earlier in the third quarter.

Posted: 9/15/2012 12:11pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) will be a game-time decision for the team's Week 2 game; however, Maclin said the plan is for him to suit up.

Huddle Up: Maclin assured reporters after practice Friday that he will play Sunday, saying that "nothing" will hold him back and "I'll be alright." We'll have to wait until Sunday morning and see on Maclin, but the reports on DeSean Jackson and Jason Avant are positive as both are expected to play Sunday against the Ravens.

Posted: 9/14/2012 2:45pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WRs DeSean Jackson (hamstring) and Jeremy Maclin (hip) were limited in practice Friday, Sept. 14, and are questionable for Week 2.

Huddle Up: This is actually good news for Michael Vick and the Eagles as both Jackson and Maclin were not practicing earlier this week. They do not have an easy matchup against the Ravens, but Vick would be hard-pressed to do much fantasy scoring without his top two receivers.

Posted: 9/12/2012 1:56pm et

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said WR Jeremy Maclin (hip) has made progress in his recovery from a hip pointer but was not scheduled to participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 12.

Huddle Up: Maclin always seems to be bothered by an injury. This is the latest one for Philadelphia's leading receiver. This is not good news for the offense, which gets the Baltimore Ravens this week.

Posted: 9/10/2012 1:39pm et

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said WR Jeremy Maclin's (hip) Week 2 availability is in question because of a hip pointer he suffered Week 1.

Huddle Up: Maclin had a great day receiving against the Browns, but it may have come at a price. If he can stay healthy he is a must-start going forward.

Posted: 9/10/2012 12:24pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin led the team in catches and receiving yards in Week 1 even though he suffered a hip injury in the first half. Later, he had his legs examined and required intravenous fluid. "He's going to be sore tomorrow--real sore--but he toughened it up and made it through," head coach Andy Reid said of Maclin.

Huddle Up: Maclin has a history of being nicked up, but the fact that he played through the bumps and bruises in a productive Week 1 outing is encouraging for his fantasy value going forward. And so long as opposing teams continue to consider DeSean Jackson the Eagles' top threat and use their top cover corner on him, like the Browns did with Joe Haden most of yesterday's game, Maclin's path to fantasy success is that much easier.

Posted: 8/13/2012 1:11am et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (hamstring) was limited in practice Sunday, Aug. 12. He tweaked a hamstring during pre-game warmups before the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 9.

Huddle Up: This should raise a small red flag after a hamstring injury helped keep Maclin out of three games last season and contributed to a slight dip in his numbers from 2010. The injury bug already has hit the Eagles especially hard this preseason, and this bears watching.

Posted: 7/7/2012 12:43pm et

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin appears to be 100 percent during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp after dealing with health issues last season.

Huddle Up: Last summer and the ensuing season was a nightmare for Maclin and fantasy owners. All we heard about was mononucleosis, blood tests, lymph nodes, and even speculation about leukemia. He's healthy now and priced to own in the fifth round.