Brian

Westbrook

We’d expect Westbrook’s touches to be limited, certainly under 15. He’s not an attractive RB2, but deserves consideration at a flex position.

Expect another Dorsey Levens/Reno Mahe tag team in week nine.

He’s listed as questionable, but it’s a very positive sign he got back on the field. It will be a great sign if he can fully participate by Friday.

Westbrook was expected to miss up to 4-6 weeks with a cracked rib. He’s been a fast healer in the past, so we wouldn’t be surprised to see him start this Sunday.

This has to be a worry for owners of all Eagles fantasy players. But we don’t believe Philadelphia will start resting anyone until week 16 at the earliest.

Dexter Wynn and Reno Mahe are the other options.

New England’s plan to limit Faulk, which involved hitting him on every play, was one of the most famous gameplans in NFL history. The Patriots have a habit of shutting down an oppenent’s greatest weapon. Look for them to focus on Westbrook.

We’re not so sure another team will be willing to give up a first round pick and a big contract for Westbrook, a non-traditional running back.

Signing him will be tough. Westbrook, a restricted free agent, will surely by tagged with the highest one-year tender, meaning a team would have to give up two draft picks (a first and a third) for him. Westbrook is one of the few players who could inspire another team to give up such a bounty.

Rookies Dexter Wynn and J.R. Reed are the favorites for kickoff duties. Reno Mahe could take the punts. Westbrook will play an increased role in the offense at running back after the departure of Duce Staley. The Eagles naturally have concerns about Westbrook’s durability - so do we.