Week 4 Injury Updates

I've updated all players for week 4 injuries. The biggest stories are those of Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook, and to a lesser extent, Willis McGahee. Westbrook did not practice this week, but given his knowledge of and experience with the Eagles offense, practice isn't mandatory for him. However, he seems unlikely to play.

Westbrook's owners should have handcuffed him with Buckhalter, who should be the primary ball carrier, but do be aware that Lorenzo Booker could steal some 3rd down work, and Tony Hunt could be the goal line back. Westbrook owners who don't have Buckhalter HAVE to sit him out if they don't have Forte or Mendenhall to use instead if Westbrook can't go. Those are the other primary runners that play either at Westbrook's timeslot on Sunday night, or on Monday night. There's absolutely no reason to risk taking a zero at your RB position, especially for a player so unlikely to play right now.

McNabb returned to a full practice on Friday. There was never a whole lot of doubt about his availability, so start him with confidence against the Bears. Without Westbrook and against a great run defense, Philly will probably be more pass heavy than usual.

McGahee looks unlikely to play after being limited in practice this week, and with LeRon McClain hurting as well, Ray Rice might be the starter and primary ball carrier. Given the matchup against Pittsburgh, I would completely avoid the situation.