LeSean McCoy, Darren Sproles' Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 13

After leading the NFL in rushing last year, Philadelphia Eagles star LeSean McCoy hasn't quite lived up to the hype, testing the patience of many fantasy owners. Darren Sproles has been explosive when he's gotten opportunities, but the sparse touches have hurt his fantasy stock. 

Week 13's NFC East clash with the Dallas Cowboys presented an opportunity for McCoy and Sproles to show off their electric playmaking capabilities on the Thanksgiving stage.

Name	CAR	YDS	REC	YDS	TD	Fantasy Points
LeSean McCoy	25	159	—	—	1	19
Darren Sproles	1	13	3	19	0	2

Both ripped off big gains on an opening touchdown drive, but McCoy was the real standout with 25 carries, 159 yards and a 38-yard touchdown in the third quarter. That was good enough for McCoy to take home Fox's Galloping Gobbler Award as the game's most valuable player.

Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com observed how McCoy seems to have his mojo back:

Given how volatile the running back position tends to be, there aren't many better alternatives at the RB1 spot than McCoy despite his lackluster 2014 campaign. He's already amassed over 1,000 yards rushing, and it's worth keeping faith in him as the fantasy playoffs approach.

As for Sproles, he has an outstanding yards-per-carry average and is a lethal pass-catcher, yet he's only a boom-or-bust flex option in deeper fantasy formats due to inconsistent usage in Philly's offense.