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| The Eagles boasted the top defense in many fantasy leagues last season. They had 29 turnovers, 48 sacks and scored seven defensive/special teams touchdowns. This unit did it all last season. And much of the core unit of this defense returns this season. Trent Cole is the top rusher off the end, but the Eagles create pressure will many of their options because of all the blitzes they throw at the opposition. The Eagles secondary can shutdown an opposition with Asante Samuel and Sheldon Brown as their starting corners. And the addition of Sean Jones at safety bolsters the pass defense even more. Philly also does a good job of stuffing the run with tackles Brodrick Bunkley and Mike Patterson clogging up the middle. The Eagles special teams do a great job on returns. Quintin Demps averaged over 25 yards per kick return and scored a touchdown. And DeSean Jackson held down the punt return duties, averaging 8.8 yards per kick while scoring a touchdown. And this unit could get even better with Jeremy Maclin in the mix. Maclin was an electric return man in college and should get his chances on punt and kick returns for the Eagles this season.
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The Eagles are an elite fantasy defense. They do a good job of pressuring the quarterback and causing turnovers. Expect them to be near the top of the league in both categories this season. The Eagles also limit yards and points, and their return game is top notch. They should be on of the first three defenses off the board come draft day. |
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| Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles DE Darren Howard (ankle) and DE Chris Clemons (shoulder, elbow) will be able to play in Week 9. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles DE Chris Clemons (shoulder, elbow), OG Nick Cole (knee), OG Todd Herremans (foot), DE Darren Howard (ankle), OG Max Jean-Gilles (shoulder) and OT Jason Peters (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 6. They are listed as probable for Week 9. |
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| Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles DE Chris Clemons (shoulder, elbow), FS Victor Harris (ankle), OG Todd Herremans (foot), OG Max Jean-Gilles (shoulder), CB Dimitri Patterson (hand, quadriceps), DE Darren Howard (ankle), OT Jason Peters (ankle) and OG Nick Cole (knee) should be able to play in Week 9. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles DL Chris Clemons (shoulder, elbow), OG Nick Cole (knee), FS Victor Harris (ankle), OG Todd Herremans (foot), DL Darren Howard (ankle), OG Max Jean-Gilles (shoulder), CB Dimitri Patterson (quadriceps, hand) and OT Jason Peters (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 5. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles OG Nick Cole (knee), SS Victor Harris (ankle), OG Todd Herremans (foot), DL Darren Howard (ankle), OG Max Jean-Gilles (shoulder), WR Jeremy Maclin (foot), CB Dimitri Patterson (quadriceps, hand) and OT Jason Peters (ankle) all practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 4. |
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| Updating a previous report, Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles DE Darren Howard (ankle, calf), LB Akeem Jordan (hip) and OT Jason Peters (ankle, knee) will start in the team's Week 8 game. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles C Nick Cole (knee), OG Todd Herremans (foot), DL Darren Howard (ankle, calf), WR DeSean Jackson (foot), OG Max Jean-Gilles (shoulder), WR Jeremy Maclin (foot), OT Jason Peters (ankle, knee) and P Saverio Rocca (back) practiced in full Friday, Oct. 30, and are all listed as probable for Week 8. |
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| Updating a previous report, Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles DE Darren Howard (ankle, calf) plans to play in the team's Week 8 game. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles FS Victor Harris (ankle), DE Darren Howard (ankle, calf) and CB Dimitri Patterson (quadriceps, hand) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 28. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion), WR DeSean Jackson (foot), DL Darren Howard (ankle) and CB Dimitri Patterson (quadriceps) are not practicing Wednesday, Oct. 28. |
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Injury Concern.