Data as of June 26 | Current Cheatsheets | Current Projections

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QB Nick Foles

Count me amongst those that love a feel good story. And among those that doesn’t always think they can be repeated. Foles was an absolute revelation for the Eagles in 2013, stealing the starting job away from Michael Vick on his way to 2,891 passing yards with 27 touchdowns and two interceptions as he played the majority of the team’s snaps in 11 games. He even added 225 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Truth be told, very few NFL quarterbacks ever approach that type of production and it would be foolhardy to expect Foles to replicate his performance once again in 2014. Simply put, a drop off is to be expected but don’t jump to the conclusion that Foles won’t be a huge benefit to your fantasy team. Even with the loss of DeSean Jackson, the Eagles possess a plethora of solid options at the offensive skill positions to go along with a solid offensive line. Expect the Eagles to once again rank amongst the league’s top offensive teams with Foles leading the way. Consider him a top five fantasy quarterback in all formats and an outstanding addition to your dynasty squad.

RB LeSean McCoy

With Chip Kelly on board, McCoy produced the finest season of his five year career, setting career highs in rushing yards with 1,607 and total yards with 2,147. Heading into 2014, the trade of Bryce Brown to the Bills together with the acquisition of Darren Sproles from New Orleans clouds McCoy’s fantasy outlook somewhat. At first glance, you could jump to the conclusion that the addition of Sproles, who has averaged 77.3 receptions per season over the past three years, will put a major dent into McCoy’s production in the passing game. However, McCoy is no slouch himself as a receiver out of the backfield with 272 career receptions and, at this point in time, is clearly a more dynamic threat than Sproles. While Sproles may eat into McCoy’s workload in the passing game, another 40 reception season seems to be in the cards to go along with close to 350 touches and over 100 total yards per game. That spells top three status at running back and at a fairly low risk given his ability to remain healthy.

RB Darren Sproles

A revelation for the Saints during his first year with the team in 2011, Sproles saw his production decrease in each of the last two seasons, leading to his trade this past offseason to the Eagles. While his production as a receiver remained first rate in 2013 with 71 receptions for 604 yards and a pair of scores, his ability to generate yards on the ground declined as did his ability to generate big plays. His total touchdowns declined from eight in 2012 to four last season. In Philadelphia, Sproles will backup LeSean McCoy, a player who has averaged 54.4 receptions during his first five years in the league. Another worrisome consideration for Sproles’ fantasy value is that he will no longer play half of his games in the cozy confines of the Superdome. While Sproles may contribute the odd big game in 2014, we don’t like his chances of returning to RB2 status in standard leagues. Consider him a low end RB3 in PPR formats.

RB Chris Polk

It was an Even Steven type of offseason for Polk. On the plus side, Bryce Brown was shipped off to Buffalo. On the down side, the Eagles traded for Darren Sproles and reports surfaced in April that Polk underwent major shoulder surgery. Draftniks may recall that a degenerative shoulder condition kept Polk from being taken in the 2012 draft. How does this all shake out? Pretty favorably since Polk figures to take over as the Eagles bell cow back if injury were to strike starter LeSean McCoy. Of course, it is worth noting that McCoy has missed just six games during his five year career. Polk rates as a decent late round flier given that he was productive in a limited role last season (159 yards and three touchdowns on 15 touches) and the reliance the Eagles place on their rushing attack.

WR Jeremy Maclin

With the release of DeSean Jackson, it appears the Eagles are intent on having Maclin assume his role in their high powered offense. Count us among those skeptical that Maclin will be able to offset the loss of DJax. Maclin suffered a torn ACL that caused him to miss the entire 2013 season and he failed to top 1,000 receiving yards during his first four years in the league. After a solid rookie season with 55 receptions for 762 yards and four touchdowns, Maclin improved in 2010, catching 70 balls for 964 yards and 10 touchdowns. However, he regressed in 2011 and 2012, failing to top 70 receptions or 900 receiving yards while scoring 12 touchdowns. Maclin never possessed DJax’s speed and, coming off his second torn ACL, he may struggle to match his previous speed. While we love the Eagles offense, we expect them to spread it around more in 2014. Given Maclin’s lack of previous production, his injury history and his lack of speed, we rate him as a low end WR2.

WR Riley Cooper

On the one hand, you have to hand it to Riley Cooper. He overcame his own self-inflicted adversity to have a career year in 2013, catching 47 passes for 835 yards and eight touchdowns (all career highs) and earning himself a five-year, $25-million contract. During his first three years in the league, he caught 46 passes for 679 yards and five touchdowns. On the flip side, it all came together for Cooper as a result of Jeremy Maclin suffering a season-ending injury in the preseason, DeSean Jackson having a career year which allowed Cooper to usually play against single coverage and quarterback Nick Foles putting together a Pro Bowl quality season. While Cooper’s spot in the starting line up seems assured due to Jackson’s release, his departure will force Cooper to face tougher coverage. If it sounds like we’re not really high on Cooper’s fantasy prospects, then you are correctly reading between the lines. We’re not. Of his 133.3 fantasy points, 73.9 came in three games. In his other 13 regular season games, Cooper averaged a paltry 4.6 PPG. That makes him a low end WR4, albeit one who could surprise.

WR Jordan Matthews

Taken in the 2nd round of this year’s draft, the 6’3”, 209 pound Vanderbilt product figures to open his career as the Eagles main option out of the slot. Matthews possesses solid speed, uses his size well and was productive in college, which increases the odds he will be productive early in his career in Philadelphia. Better yet, with Riley Cooper having produced just one solid season during his four year career and Jeremy Maclin having never topped 1,000 receiving yards and on a one year contract, Matthews has an opportunity to reach the starting lineup as a rookie. We like his upside and consider him worthy of a late round flier in redraft leagues.

WR Josh Huff

Eagles coach Chip Kelly went with what he is familiar with when selecting Oregon wide receiver Josh Huff in the 3rd round of this year’s draft. There is an outside possibility that could give him a leg up on fellow rookie Jordan Matthews, taken in the 2nd round. In Huff, the Eagles landed a productive college receiver with upside but he will have some issues to overcome to earn a role by opening day. He possessed good but not outstanding speed and, at 5’11” and 206 pounds, lacks ideal size. He also didn’t run a full route tree at Oregon and earned a reputation for dropping some balls. While Kelly’s familiarity with Huff will help him, 2014 seems destined to be a redshirt season for Huff in Philadelphia. He rates as a mid-tier dynasty prospect given the uncertainty surrounding Jeremy Maclin (contract) and Riley Cooper (potential one year wonder).

WR Damaris Johnson

A little spark plug, Johnson earned a minor role as an undrafted free agent in 2012, hauling in 19 receptions for 259 yards. However, he contributed little in 2013 and with a loaded depth chart at wide receiver, the 5’8” and 170 pounds Tulsa product is likely fighting for a roster spot based on his ability as a returner.

TE Zach Ertz

The Eagles acquired Ertz using a 2nd round pick in the 2013 draft with the objective of adding a versatile piece to their array of offensive weaponry. All indications are that his acquisition will begin to pay major dividends in 2014. Solid as a rookie with 36 receptions for 469 yards and four touchdowns in a reduced role, the 6’6”, 252 pound Stanford product is primed for a breakout with DeSean Jackson no longer in Philadelphia to help stretch opposing defenses. Ertz has the speed and athletic ability to get deep down the middle of the field, a trait that incumbent starter Brent Celek never possessed. Ertz’s ascension to the starting line up is all but a given. The only issue is how productive he can be in his second season. Consider him a lower tier TE1 with a major upside in redraft formats and perhaps the league’s leading tight end prospect in dynasty formats.

TE Brent Celek

Once again in 2013, Celek teased enough to stay on the fantasy radar, catching 32 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns. While he hit double digit fantasy points in four games, he also had seven games with three or fewer points and never had more than six targets in a game. With Zach Ertz expected to assume a larger role in the Eagles offense, this is likely the year that Celek falls off the fantasy radar altogether.

TE James Casey

Can you say bust? Handed a $12-million, three year contract with $8-million guaranteed, Casey was a complete non-factor in 2013, catching three passes for 31 yards. With Zach Ertz a breakout candidate and Brent Celek continuing to provide steady, if unspectacular production, there doesn’t seem to be a role for Casey in the Eagles offense.