Westbrook ready to do away with rotation

Oct 22, 2009

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook has been back in the Eagles' lineup for the last two games after sitting out the team's pre-bye finale against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a right ankle sprain. During this stretch, Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg have attempted to keep the Pro Bowler fresh via a running back rotation with rookie RB Lesean Mccoy.

While appreciative of his coaches' thoughtful gesture, Westbrook not only believes he's healthy enough to take on more work, but that he can make an impact with more playing time.

"I think I can carry the load," said Westbrook, who's coming off his most productive performance of the year. At Oakland last Sunday, he generated 141 total yards of offense, 50 of which came on the ground, with another 91 coming through the air. His 15 touches were one shy of matching his season-high, and seven more than he was allotted the previous outing versus Tampa Bay.

"I think I have the ability to go out there and touch the ball 20, 25 times a game. I haven't had the opportunity yet, so really you don't know for sure 110 percent until you have the opportunity."

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Commanders place Austin Ekeler on injured reserve

Washington Commanders

22 minutes ago

The Commanders placed running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

Ekeler took a nasty hit on a late kickoff return Sunday against the Cowboys. He suffered his second concussion of the season. Ekeler will miss at least four games and Washington still has their bye coming in Week 14, so the earliest Ekeler can return would be Week 18 against the Cowboys, meaning most fantasy leagues will be finished by the time Ekeler comes back. The Commanders will have Brian Robinson available Sunday after he was able to practice this week following his ankle injury Sunday.

Chargers placing J.K. Dobbins (knee) in injured reserve

Tom Pelissero

28 minutes ago

The Chargers are placing running back J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve with an MCL sprain.

Fantasy Impact:

Dobbins suffered the injury during Monday night’s loss to the Ravens. This is more of a cautionary move from the Chargers to make sure he is healthy for the stretch run and potentially the playoffs. Dobbins will now miss at least the next four games against the Falcons, Chiefs, Buccaneers and Broncos. Gus Edwards is in line to see a majority of the work in Dobbins’ absence. He carried nine times against the Ravens.

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