There are a host of reasons why running the ball a touc...

Jan 07, 2011

There are a host of reasons why running the ball a touch more on Sunday would benefit the Eagles. And, yes, the Packers' run defense - which has allowed a sixth-worst 4.7 average yards per carry - is one of them.

But exposing quarterback Michael Vick, who will be playing with a quadriceps bruise, to fewer hits has to be the primary motive.

"We're going to run it a bit and kind of get him out of that pocket a little bit more," McCoy said. "I think that, with play fakes, will help him out."

Another way to aid Vick would be giving him extra blockers. Over the last half of the season teams have blitzed Vick in every way imaginable. McCoy has been solid in pass protection but had trouble picking up the Vikings' blitz last week.

"We're not really changing much of the [blocking] schemes," McCoy said. "Just fixing it a little."

Despite having the second-highest rushing average per carry (5.2) among the league's top 20 rushers and the most total yards from scrimmage in the NFC, McCoy did not get voted to the Pro Bowl. But he averaged only 13.8 carries per game and had the least amount of totes among the top 16 rushers.

"We have so many playmakers, the pie is so big. Everybody has to get your share," McCoy said.

Fantasy Impact:

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

Adam Schefter on X

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Seahawks listed RB Kenneth Walker III as a Did Not Practice today while RB Zach Charbonnet was upgraded to full practice ahead of Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is dealing with an ankle injury and as we get closer to Thursday his status really seems to be in doubt. Charbonnet would be the team's lead back and looks to be good to go despite dealing with an elbow injury. He'd once again be a great option if Walker is unable to go.

Charger RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his first appearance on the injury report since being designated for return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if Dobbins is going to play against the Patriots, the Chargers will have to activate him by Friday. It could be a tricky situation depending on each back's status. Owners will want to pay close attention to this situation leading up to game time.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report.

Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was listed as limited as well,

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Burrow's injury shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he was listed as limited all of last week before playing without issue in the team’s win over the Browns. Burrow added there are still things he does to help with it but he's pretty much past it. The story added Higgins also played without incident last Sunday after being on the report all week.