Editor’s note: Adam Schefter is reporting Murray is telling people he will play, but wants to test the hamstring pre-game.
DeMarco Murray will play Sunday for Eagles, fantasy owners, per report
The Eagles won’t have to have a shorthanded backfield on Sunday when they take on the New York Jets. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back DeMarco Murray will play on Sunday, per ESPN's Ashley Fox.
Murray injured his hamstring during Wednesday’s practice session and was held out on Thursday as a result. Despite the missed time, and even if he misses practice on Friday, it appears that head coach Chip Kelly will deploy his starting running back in Week 3 with his team in an 0-2 rut.
Fantasy impact: It's the first good news that's come out of Eagles camp in a while, but Murray's fantasy owners aren't exactly looking forward to Sunday. The New York Jets have a swarming defense and a stout front seven that shut down an offense helmed by Andrew Luck on Monday night.
Murray, who will likely be less than 100 percent and amid a horrendous matchup, can’t be considered anything more than a low-end RB2 for Sunday. Fantasy owners should remain tuned in to injury reports until Sunday, but it appears that he will see the field.
