UPDATE (1:03 p.m. EST): Sam Bradford has been cleared by an independent neurologist and has passed the NFL’s concussion protocol, according to Paul Domowitch of philly.com. It remains unclear if he will start Week 12 due to a shoulder injury.
Sam Bradford returns to practice, fantasy status for Week 12 unclear
The Eagles could have their starting quarterback back under center for an important Week 12 matchup. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford returned to practice on Monday, according to Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com.
Bradford missed Week 11's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a shoulder injury and a concussion, but taking the practice field at any capacity early in the week bodes well for his status. With the Eagles a game out of first place in the NFC East and having to face a divisional opponent, it's not unreasonable for them to do whatever they can do get their starting quarterback onto the field. Mark Sanchez would get the starting nod once again if Bradford cannot take the field.
Fantasy impact: Though Bradford isn't the late-round steal that fantasy owners envisioned him to be, his presence in the lineup adds some stability for those who have invested stock in the Eagles' offense. Jordan Matthews logged just 13 receiving yards despite playing every snap on Sunday.
Bradford's quick return from multiple injuries wouldn't suggest he would be anything more than a low-end QB2 against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12. Sanchez would have a similar designation due to his own shortcomings and penchant for turning the ball over.
