Eagle quarterback Michael Vick is doubtful for Week 6 due to a hamstring injury. Surprisingly, he was a full participant in Friday's practice. Nick Foles is expected to start.
Michael Vick injury update: Fantasy owners will have to go on without him in Week 6
Michael Vick’s hamstring is going to keep him out of action on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The Eagles weren't exactly careful with Vick in Week 5's game against the Giants. He had a slew of designed runs and the Eagles really exposed him to the defense. Before he went down, he was very vulnerable and hobbled for much of the game, excluding the hamstring issue that he suffered near the end of the first half.
The Eagles offense gets one of its stiffest tests so far with the Buccaneers. Tampa boasts a strong secondary and Vick would have been a low-end QB1 to begin with.
Foles looked to grasp Chip Kelly’s offense nicely in the preseason and he posted a 122.4 passer rating. Plus, in just a little over one half of action totaled 246 passing yards.
Fantasy impact: It’s not too wild to think that Foles will run with the job, so he deserves a pickup. Although, it’ll be tough to play him this week with the uncertainty in a tough matchup. Owners of Vick have no choice but to be patient.
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