Fantasy Football Previews - Week 1 - Philadelphia Eagles @ Cleveland Browns

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Eagles

LeSean McCoy's name deserves Sharpie. Michael Vick isn't on the injury report, so he and his new flak jacket are good to go as well.

The rest of their fantasy picture doesn't look as sunny because Browns cornerback Joe Haden is expected to play. He'll probably alternate between Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson, with the likely favoring toward Jackson. Both Philly wideouts are suspect chess pieces.

This probably opens up more room for Brent Celek, a borderline starter.

Browns

Cleveland expects Trent Richardson (knee) to go, but his mobility might not be at its peak. That's not ideal, especially against a quick Philly run resistance. He's an RB2 with considerable downside.

Greg Little's place on the depth chart is the biggest reason for having him in your lineup. Cleveland should be playing plenty of catch-up this week and throughout the year.

Jordan Cameron's camp buzz has him on the precipice of interest.

Leave Brandon Weeden for the bench, or preferably, the waiver wire.

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Eagles fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
8	1	Michael Vick
1	1	LeSean McCoy
47	QUE	Dion Lewis
75	Bench	Chris Polk
18	2	Jeremy Maclin
25	2 or 3	DeSean Jackson
88	Bench	Jason Avant
--	RELEASED	Marvin McNutt
11	1 or flex	Brent Celek

Browns fantasy football rankings

Pos Rk	Fan Value	Player
29	Bench	Brandon Weeden
23	QUE	Trent Richardson
49	Bench	Brandon Jackson
63	Bench	Montario Hardesty
34	3	Greg Little
74	Bench	Mohamed Massaquoi
75	Bench	Josh Gordon
94	Bench	Joshua Cribbs
21	QUE	Jordan Cameron
31	QUE	Benjamin Watson

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Eagles latest news and notes

Eagles | Jason Kelce recovered from surgery

Philadelphia Eagles C Jason Kelce (knee) has fully recovered from the knee surgery he has this offseason.

Eagles | DeSean Jackson clarifies QB comments

Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson clarified but ultimately stood behind his comments about wanting to have the Eagles' starting quarterback named before training camp.

"I wish I could know, but at the end of the day, that's the coach's decision," Jackson said. "I'm going to play that how it goes. I think we have four great quarterbacks, with [Michael] Vick, [Nick] Foles, [Matt] Barkley and [Dennis] Dixon ... I think throughout the offseason, everybody did everything the right way, everybody practiced hard, everybody was there, accountable, and did the things they were asked to do ... moving forward, we just look forward to knowing who will be [the starter], because that'll definitely help us prepare better going into the season. He's [Chip Kelly] never been a coach of ours; of course, with a new system, he's going to want to know who best fits the system."

Eagles | Matt Barkley contract update

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles QB Matt Barkley signed a four-year deal worth $2.739 million. The deal includes a $497,028 signing bonus as well as a $20,000 workout bonus each season.

Eagles | Matt Barkley likely still in QB competition

Philadelphia Eagles QB Matt Barkley showed good command in the huddle and had the arm strength to make several difficult throws during minicamp. Barkley will still be a candidate for the starting quarterback job when training camp starts.

Eagles | Matt Barkley agrees to terms

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with QB Matt Barkley on a four-year contract Thursday, June 13. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Browns latest news and notes

Browns | Jamoris Slaughter cleared

Cleveland Browns FS Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles') was cleared for all football activities. "I'm cleared at this point to do everything, so I've been feeling really good," said Slaughter. "I've been working out hard with the team, just waiting to get back for training camp."

Browns | Jordan Cameron working on becoming starter

Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron said he has been working on becoming the team's starting tight end this season and has been learning offensive coordinator Norv Turner's scheme. "It's just having the mindset that I'm going to be the guy, try and take over this role," Cameron said. "The confidence is huge with that, and I think I get more confidence every day, learning new things. With [tight ends coach Jon Embree], he really knows the details and how to make you a better player, whether it be blocking or positioning or route-running." Cameron said the new offense is allowing tight ends to run deep routes.

Browns | Davone Bess could start early

Cleveland Browns WR Davone Bess could start while WR Josh Gordon serves his two-game suspension.

Browns | Not interested in Vonta Leach

The Cleveland Browns are not interested in signing FB Vonta Leach.

Browns | Impressed with two FS candidates

The Cleveland Browns were impressed with how FS Tashaun Gipson and CB Johnson Bademosi have performed at free safety during organized team activities. FS Jamoris Slaughter (Achilles') is also expected to compete for the starting job once he recovers from his Achilles' tendon injury.

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Eagles - Week 1 injury report

PROBABLE	DL Fletcher Cox (knee), LB Jamar Chaney (hamstring), LB Casey Matthews (ankle), FS Nate Allen (hamstring), OT Nate Menkin (shoulder), DL Jason Babin (calf)
QUESTIONABLE	RB Dion Lewis (hamstring)
INJURED RESERVE	WR Ronald Johnson (ankle)

Browns - Week 1 injury report

PROBABLE	SS Eric Hagg (illness), SS Ray Ventrone (hamstring), FS Usama Young (thigh), CB Dimitri Patterson (knee)
QUESTIONABLE	TE Jordan Cameron (groin), TE Benjamin Watson (thigh), OT John Greco (calf), RB Chris Ogbonnaya (ankle), RB Trent Richardson (knee), QB Thaddeus Lewis (thumb)
DOUBTFUL	OT Oniel Cousins (ankle)
OUT	LB James-Michael Johnson (ribs/oblique)
PUP	DL Phil Taylor (pectoral)
INJURED RESERVE	LB Auston English (knee), DL Marcus Benard (elbow), CB Antwuan Reed (undisclosed), LB Chris Gocong (Achilles'), LB Emmanuel Acho (undisclosed), FB Eddie Williams (undisclosed)

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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Browns fantasy football leaders and statistics

Player Name	Pos	Fan Pts	PaYd	PaTD	Run	RuYd	RuTD	Rec	ReYd	ReTD
Weeden, Brandon	QB	190.00	3385	14	27	111	0	0	-9	0
Richardson, Trent	RB	188.00	0	0	267	950	11	51	367	1
Gordon, Josh	WR	102.00	0	0	0	0	0	50	805	5
Little, Greg	WR	81.00	0	0	2	15	0	53	647	4
Watson, Benjamin	TE	61.00	0	0	0	0	0	49	501	3
Benjamin, Travis	WR	42.00	0	0	6	66	0	18	298	2
Hardesty, Montario	RB	28.00	0	0	65	271	1	2	16	0
Cameron, Jordan	TE	25.00	0	0	0	0	0	20	226	1
Massaquoi, Mohamed	WR	23.00	0	0	0	0	0	17	254	0
Ogbonnaya, Chris	RB	15.00	0	0	8	30	0	24	187	0
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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

Browns depth chart

QB	RB	FB	WR (Left)	WR (Right)	TE	PK
Brandon Weeden	Trent Richardson	Owen Marecic	Josh Gordon	Greg Little	Jordan Cameron	Shayne Graham
Jason Campbell	Montario Hardesty	Brad Smelley	David Nelson	Davone Bess	Kellen Davis	Brandon Bogotay
Brian Hoyer	Dion Lewis		Joshua Cooper	Travis Benjamin	Gary Barnidge
	Chris Ogbonnaya			Jordan Norwood