For the second time this year, Donovan McNabb gets a shot at his old team. Earlier this season, McNabb's Washington Redskins won at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium 17-12. Donovan didn't exactly light it up that day (8/19, 125 yards, 1 TD) but his team managed the win. The reason they likely won was they injured red-hot QB Michael Vick on that day. Vick has since returned to action.
Fantasy Football Monday Night Preview, Week 10: Redskins And Eagles In NFC East Grudge Match
The Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles square-off on MNF. What’s the fantasy impact?
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In the battle of QB’s, the matchup has to go to Michael Vick. Vick returned to action last week and had so-so numbers passing, but made up for it with rushing yards and a rushing TD. That’s the beauty of Vick as a fantasy player, he’s a dual-threat. Meanwhile, the last time we saw Donovan McNabb, he was getting benched. McNabb averages only 1 TD a game and pedestrian passing yards, so Vick is the winner here.
QB Rank: Vick #5 McNabb #16
The latest reports from coach Mike Shanahan is that Ryan Torain should be able to go after being bothered by a hamstring injury, but he's not so sure about Clinton Portis seeing time. Either way, the Redskins RB's are not a good play this week, who knows how long they'll last. Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy is a decent play.
RB Rank: LeSean McCoy #16 Ryan Torain #27
In the passing game, it's all about the Eagles. DeSean Jackson is a score waiting to happen, and Jeremy Maclin makes a fine complement. The Redskins passing game struggles, but Santana Moss can still make things happen.
WR Rank: DeSean Jackson #9, Jeremy Maclin #14, Santana Moss #21
The Redskins do get the advantage at tight end. Chris Cooley is a solid play, he's been seeing increased activity lately. Brent Celek has not, he clearly has a better rapport with Kevin Kolb. The Eagles are stressing they''ll get him more involved, but we'll believe it when we see it.
TE Rank: Chris Cooley #5, Brent Celek #17
David Akers is a great play at kicker, the Eagles should put up points against the Redskins defense. Akers will benefit.
K Rank: David Akers #2 Graham Gano #17
You got to like Philly’s defense in this game with Washington’s offensive struggles and injured running backs.
D/ST Rank: Philadelphia #4, Washington #21
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