Eagles quarterback Michael Vick took all of the first-team reps in practice on Saturday. He and Nick Foles had been sharing those duties in previous practices.
Michael Vick getting all the reps with first team, becoming a sneaky fantasy pick
Michael Vick looks to be ahead of Nick Foles. We break down the fantasy implications.
Vick has been rolling in the preseason. He lit it up Week 1 with a 158.3 passer rating and his game in Week 2 was almost as impressive, completing 9-of-10 passes for 105 yards. The 33-year-old quarterback did have a pick, but it was on a play at the end of the first half.
Fantasy impact: Even though new head coach Chip Kelly has yet to name a starter, it’s time to think about targeting Vick. He was a disaster last season and lost the starting job to Nick Foles. Kelly has to like the idea of using Vick’s athleticism for his wild play-calling skills, so we’d be surprised to see Vick not win the job.
When it’s late in your draft, you’re going to want upside. Vick won a lot of fantasy leagues for owners that took a chance on him in 2010. He’s a great option as a QB2 in fantasy leagues.
