Eagles' Brian Westbrook's Fantasy Ranking is Falling

Brian Westbrook's fantasy ranking took a major blow today with the news that he will be out until, at least, week one of the regular season. He is sidelined because of a bad ankle, which requires medical assistance and rehabbing.

This all came about when Brian was practicing and suddenly felt intense pain in the ankle. Brian was examined by ankle specialist Dr. Mark Myerson, in Baltimore, on Wednesday, and may need to undergo a procedure to heal the ankle properly.

Fantasy Football Shakedown in Philadelphia

Thankfully for the Eagles, they drafted stud runner LeSean McCoy in the second round of the 2009 draft. The rookie was slated to help Westbrook, who turns 30 this year, to stay fresh by giving him a breather here and there.

The Eagles have an early bye in week four of the season. It would make a lot of sense, to me at least, if the Eagles let Brian rest and get back into shape, then come back in week five. But even then, fantasy owners need to be conservative on this, and not think all will be well when he gets back.

Look for LeSean to work with Westbrook in a heavy, two running back system—until at least November.

LeSean McCoy and Brian Westbrooks Fantasy Stock

McCoy was slated to be a late round, stash away in fantasy leagues. But now, look for him in the late middle rounds of your draft. LeSean will receive plenty of work in 2009.

Right now, I still see Westbrook as a middle round pick in this year's fantasy draft. He may even be a steal for your team as a No. 3 runner/flex play. Especially if he comes back fast from the injury.

In reality, his chance at a fast recovery is not good, especially if this ankle is bothering him enough so as to miss this much time. I can not imagine Brian just walking back onto an NFL football field, like nothing was ever wrong.



Written By- Sean Douglas: fantasy-info.com