Michael Vick, Percy Harvin, Eric Decker's Post-Week 8 Fantasy Reaction

Updates from Monday, Oct. 27

Rex Ryan named Michael Vick the starting quarterback for Week 9 on Monday, via Adam Schefter of ESPN:

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith was pulled from action Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after completing two of his eight passing attempts for five yards, three interceptions and a passer rating of 0.0. That dismal performance paved the way for veteran Michael Vick to take the reins, affecting the fantasy values of wide receivers Eric Decker and Percy Harvin. 

Here's a look at how the trio fared against the Bills:

Player	Pass Yds	TD	INT/FUM	Rush Yds	Fantasy Pts
Michael Vick	153	0	1/2	69	6
Player	Rec	Yds	TD	Rush Yds	Fantasy Pts
Eric Decker	7	40	0	0	4
Percy Harvin	3	22	0	28	4

Vick wasn't overly efficient in Week 8, but he did lead a scoring drive upon entering the game. Aside from seeing some action in Week 5 against the San Diego Chargers, the veteran signal-caller hasn't spent much time on the field since starting for the Philadelphia Eagles early in 2013.

While we should expect to see some rust from Vick, he proved Sunday he's as dynamic as ever on the ground. That certainly isn't enough to warrant a starting spot in any fantasy lineup, but if the Jets decide to stick with the veteran, he could be worthy of a wavier-wire addition.

Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News tweeted his thoughts about the switch at quarterback:

Vick targeted Decker and Harvin often against the Bills. The two receivers garnered plenty of attention from the quarterback and appear to be the two best fantasy options on this team.

Decker remains the team's No. 1 receiver due to his experience in the offense, but due to Vick's inefficiency as a passer, his value drops to a WR2 at best. Harvin earned plenty of opportunities to produce on Sunday, but he was obviously still adjusting to a new scheme. He should be considered a flex play with the upside to regain his status as a WR2 down the road.