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Falcons fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
8	1	Matt Ryan
13	1 or 2	Michael Turner
50	Bench	Jacquizz Rodgers
95	Bench	Jason Snelling
96	Bench	Lousaka Polite
4	1	Roddy White
25	2	Julio Jones
95	Bench	Kevin Cone
--	OUT	Harry Douglas
1	1	Tony Gonzalez
50	Bench	Tommy Gallarda

Eagles fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
6	1	Michael Vick
5	1	LeSean McCoy
73	Bench	Stanley Havili
89	Bench	Bryce Brown
14	1 or 2	DeSean Jackson
27	2	Jeremy Maclin
59	Flex or bench	Jason Avant
98	Bench	Damaris Johnson
108	Bench	Riley Cooper
5	1	Brent Celek
48	Bench	Clay Harbor

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Falcons latest news and notes

Falcons | Malliciah Goodman contract details

The Atlanta Falcons signed DL Malliciah Goodman to a $2.557 million deal that includes a $397,088 bonus.

Falcons | Two draft picks signed

The Atlanta Falcons have signed fourth-round draft choice DE Malliciah Goodman and fifth-round draft choice DE Stansly Maponga. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Falcons | Kemal Ishmael contract details

Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Falcons signed FS Kemal Ishmael to a $2.205 million contract that includes a $45,896 bonus Thursday, May 16.

Falcons | Mike Johnson to compete for two spots

Atlanta Falcons manager Mike Smith said OT Mike P. Johnson will compete with OT Garrett Reynolds for the starting right guard job and with OT Lamar Holmes for the starting right tackle job during training camp.

Falcons | Two to compete for center job

Atlanta Falcons manager Mike Smith said C Peter Konz and C Joe Hawley will compete for the starting center job during offseason workouts and training camp.

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Eagles latest news and notes

Eagles | Michael Vick will have to change in new offense

Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick, who held onto the ball for an average of 3.07 seconds last year, will likely have to change in order to be successful in head coach Chip Kelly's new offense. Kelly, while at Oregon, preached that his quarterbacks were urged to get the ball out of their hands in 1.5 seconds. "I think there is a lot more to Michael," Kelly said back in February. "I think quarterbacks are a byproduct of their experience. But to sit here and say I understood the system that Michael's been in whether he's with the Falcons under Coach (Dan) Reeves or here, that depends on the system that you run. Some of the systems that they run they don't ask him to get the ball out quick. Do I think he can get the ball out quick? I think he's got an unbelievable release. It's up and out and it's quick."

Vick has had success in his career in waiting for plays to develop down the field, but the new offense will be a stark contrast to that. To help him become ready for the new season, Vick spent time simulating running an up-tempo offense consisting of read options and even added some muscle to his frame. Vick also did some boxing training to learn how to avoid taking big hits. The early reports out of practice have been positive for Vick.

Eagles | Early prognosis on OLB roles

Philadelphia Eagles OLB Connor Barwin will probably play three downs next year and has looked comfortable in practices so far. Trent Cole, however, doesn't look like a cozy fit in the team's new 3-4 defense. He won't be asked to drop back much but must learn to consistently set the edge, and the transition may be difficult. Brandon Graham is also a pass-rushing specialist, but Bill Davis' hybrid scheme probably fits him a little better for sack production.

Eagles | LeSean McCoy OK

Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (knee) is OK after leaving workouts Monday, May 20, with knee discomfort.

Eagles | Nick Foles sees more time with starters

Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles received 21 snaps with the first-team offense during organized team activities Monday, May 20, while QB Michael Vick received 15 snaps.

Eagles | LeSean McCoy leaves workout

Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (knee) left organized team activities Monday, May 20, after suffering a knee injury. He did not look to be limping or in any pain after the workout.

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Falcons - Week 8 injury report

PROBABLE	DL Jonathan Babineaux (groin), RB Antone Smith (hamstring), TE Michael Palmer (shoulder)
QUESTIONABLE	OG Garrett Reynolds (back)
OUT	WR Harry Douglas (knee/ankle)
INJURED RESERVE	CB Brent Grimes (Achilles'), FS Shann Schillinger (undisclosed), FB Bradie Ewing (knee), OT Will Svitek (arm), TE Adam Nissley (undisclosed)

Eagles - Week 8 injury report

PROBABLE	SS Kurt Coleman (shoulder), C Jon Dorenbos (ankle), FS Colt Anderson (knee), FS Nate Allen (hamstring), DL Cedric Thornton (hand)
QUESTIONABLE	DL Phillip Hunt (calf)
DOUBTFUL	OG Danny Watkins (ankle)
INJURED RESERVE	WR Ronald Johnson (ankle), C Jason Kelce (knee)

Falcons fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Ryan, Matt	QB	392.00	5365	38	37	150	1	0	0	0
Jones, Julio	WR	208.00	0	0	7	29	0	96	1439	12
White, Roddy	WR	192.00	0	0	0	0	0	104	1527	8
Turner, Michael	RB	160.00	0	0	244	928	10	19	128	1
Gonzalez, Tony	TE	159.00	0	0	0	0	0	107	1059	10
Rodgers, Jacquizz	RB	88.00	0	0	114	458	1	55	410	1
Douglas, Harry	WR	44.00	0	0	2	4	0	43	455	1
Snelling, Jason	RB	30.00	0	0	19	73	0	29	199	2
Davis, Drew	WR	9.00	0	0	0	0	0	5	46	1
Palmer, Michael	TE	6.00	0	0	0	0	0	6	22	1
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Eagles fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Vick, Michael	QB	175.00	2362	12	62	332	1	0	0	0
McCoy, LeSean	RB	141.00	0	0	200	840	2	54	373	3
Maclin, Jeremy	WR	121.00	0	0	0	0	0	69	857	7
Foles, Nick	QB	105.00	1699	6	11	42	1	0	0	0
Jackson, DeSean	WR	76.00	0	0	3	-7	0	45	700	2
Brown, Bryce	RB	74.00	0	0	115	564	4	13	56	0
Celek, Brent	TE	67.00	0	0	0	0	0	57	684	1
Avant, Jason	WR	59.00	0	0	0	0	0	53	648	0
Cooper, Riley	WR	39.00	0	0	0	0	0	23	248	3
Harbor, Clay	TE	26.00	0	0	0	0	0	24	178	2
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Falcons depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Matt Ryan	Steven Jackson	Bradie Ewing	Julio Jones	Roddy White	Tony Gonzalez	Matt Bryant
Dominique Davis	Jacquizz Rodgers		Harry Douglas	Drew Davis	Chase Coffman
Sean Renfree	Jason Snelling		Kevin Cone	Tim Toone	Levine Toilolo
	Antone Smith		Marcus Jackson	James Rodgers	Tommy Gallarda

Eagles depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Michael Vick	LeSean McCoy	James Casey	Jeremy Maclin	DeSean Jackson	Brent Celek	Alex Henery
Nick Foles	Bryce Brown	Emil Igwenagu	Arrelious Benn	Jason Avant	Zach Ertz
Matt Barkley	Felix Jones		Riley Cooper	Greg Salas	Clay Harbor
Dennis Dixon	Chris Polk		Damaris Johnson	B.J. Cunningham	Derek Carrier