Daily Haze: Brian Westbrook Cleared To Play

Michael McNeil by Senior Writer Written on November 05, 2009
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 18:  Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 18, 2009 in Oakland, California.  (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images

It is Dallas week in Philadelphia, and all hands are on deck.

After missing last weekend's game because of a head injury he suffered two weeks ago, Brian Westbrook has been cleared to play by the Eagles medical staff for this weekend's game against the Cowboys. LeSean McCoy started in Westbrook's stead last weekend.

Both Westbrook and McCoy should get a fair amount of work this weekend. Westy will resume the starting role if he is, indeed, active on gameday. All signs point to him playing this weekend and the matchup is decent for fantasy owners. Philly usually brings it against Dallas.

Meanwhile, McCoy's performance in Westbrook's stead—although it took a late 66-yard touchdown run to salvage any fantasy value—warrants more playing time for the rookie going forward. If for no other reason, using a running-back-by-committee in Philadelphia more often could keep some hits off Westbrook.

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