Sun Dec 14 2014 | 19:02 | Polk (ankle) listed as active for Sunday's game against Cowboys |
Polk (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. |
Polk provides utility as a returner and depth in the Eagles' backfield, but he's off the fantasy radar in most cases, while working behind both LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles. |
Fri Dec 12 2014 | 12:18 | Polk (ankle) listed as probable for Sunday's game against Cowboy... |
Polk (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. |
Polk had a season-high 11 carries in the Eagles' Thanksgiving Day game against Dallas, but we don't anticipate him receive that kind of workload this time around. He was held without a carry in last week's loss to the Seahawks. |
Thu Dec 11 2014 | 17:53 | Polk (ankle) practiced in full Thursday |
Polk (ankle) practiced in full Thursday. |
Polk is poised to take the field Sunday against the Cowboys, but the presence of LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles in the Eagles' backfield all but ensures third banana status. |
Wed Dec 10 2014 | 16:05 | Polk (ankle) limited participant in practice Wednesday |
Polk (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday. |
Because LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles were available, Polk services weren't required on offense this past Sunday against the Seahawks. One week earlier, Polk earned 11 garbage-time carries for 49 yards against his upcoming opponent, the Cowboys, but such output can't be relied upon on a weekly basis. |
Sun Dec 7 2014 | 15:12 | Polk (ankle) active for Sunday's game against Seahawks |
Polk (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. |
Polk's offensive opportunities will be limited so long as LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles are healthy. |
Fri Dec 5 2014 | 13:23 | Polk (ankle) probable for Sunday's game against Seahawks |
Polk (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. |
With LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles healthy, Polk will be fighting for scraps Sunday. |
Thu Dec 4 2014 | 14:22 | Polk (ankle) practiced in full Thursday |
Polk (ankle) practiced in full Thursday. |
Polk is thus poised to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks, but he resides behind LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles in the running back pecking order, which limits Polk's fantasy appeal. |
Wed Dec 3 2014 | 14:20 | Chris Polk: (Ankle) Limited Wednesday |
Polk (ankle) was a limited practice participant Thursday. |
Polk has followed a no-show at Tuesday's practice with a capped showing only one day later, establishing the correct trend for taking the field in Week 14. However, owners should keep a close eye on his activity level as the week progresses to make sure active status is assured. |
Tue Dec 2 2014 | 17:12 | Polk did not take part in Tuesday's practice |
Polk did not take part in Tuesday's practice, CSN's Geoff Mosher reports. |
The reason for Polk's absence was not provided, as the Eagles were not required to submit an official injury report Tuesday. Expect an update on his status if it turns out he is dealing with a health issue. |
Sun Nov 2 2014 | 18:36 | Polk had eight carries for 50 yards and touchdown Sunday against... |
Polk had eight carries for 50 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Texans. |
Polk didn't get a single touch until 3:17 left in the third quarter, but he made his touches count, rushing for 22 yards and then scoring on an eight-yard run on back-to-back plays. He did the rest of his work in the fourth quarter with the Eagles comfortably ahead, but it looks like he's starting to play more of a backup role ahead of Darren Sproles (three carries for 17 yards), who continues to do more damage in the passing game (four catches for 46 yards). Unfortunately, Polk's fantasy value is still fairly limited given LeSean McCoy and Sproles are still ahead of him on the depth chart. |
Sun Oct 26 2014 | 20:50 | Polk (hamstring) had three carries for 13 yards and caught one p... |
Polk (hamstring) had three carries for 13 yards and caught one pass for one yard in Sunday's loss at Arizona. |
Polk almost had a touchdown late in the game, but got stopped a little short of the goal line. He was more involved than usual because Darren Sproles (knee) was inactive, although LeSean McCoy still dominates Philadelphia's backfield, garnering 24 touches Sunday. |
Sun Oct 26 2014 | 15:20 | Polk (hamstring) listed as active Sunday at Arizona |
Polk (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday at Arizona, Geoff Mosher of CSN Philadelphia reports. |
Polk is in line for his first touch of the season due to Darren Sproles' (knee) absence. Still, the existence of LeSean McCoy in the Eagles' backfield doesn't provide much confidence that Polk will receive more than a handful of looks. |
Sun Oct 26 2014 | 12:13 | Polk (hamstring) could have expanded role Sunday against Cardina... |
Polk (hamstring) could have an expanded role Sunday against the Cardinals if Darren Sproles (knee) is unable to play. |
It's looking increasingly likely that Sproles will miss the game; ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that he does not expect him to play. Polk would be the biggest beneficiary of a Sproles absence, but the third-year runner has yet to receive a carry this season and would probably be limited to a bit role on offense behind LeSean McCoy. |
Fri Oct 24 2014 | 12:28 | Polk (hamstring) listed as probable for Sunday's game against Ca... |
Polk (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after participating fully in practice all week, the Eagles' official site reports. |
Buried on the running back depth chart, Polk's primary value to the Eagles right now is on special teams as a return man. He should be available Sunday if you need him in a return-yardage league. |
Tue Oct 21 2014 | 12:39 | Polk (hamstring) practicing Tuesday |
Polk (hamstring) is practicing Tuesday. |
Polk was banged-up in Philadelphia's Week 6 game, but as he expected following their recent bye week, Polk is back practicing in advance of Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals. |
Mon Oct 13 2014 | 00:25 | Polk (hamstring) |
Polk (hamstring), who was inactive for Sunday's 27-0 win over the Giants, said after the game that he will be read to play when the Eagles come out of their Week 7 bye, NJ.com reports. |
Darren Sproles suffered a knee injury during Sunday's game, but with early signs indicating that the issue probably isn't serious, Polk is unlikely to return to a significant role. |
Fri Oct 10 2014 | 14:19 | Polk (hamstring) out for Sunday's game against Giants |
Polk (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Giants. |
Polk's hamstring injury leaves the Eagles with just LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles as their only running backs on the roster, so the team might consider adding practice squad runner Matthew Tucker for depth. |
Wed Oct 8 2014 | 13:16 | Polk (hamstring) didn't take part in practice Wednesday |
Polk (hamstring) didn't take part in practice Wednesday, CSN Philadelphia reports. |
Polk missed the vast majority of training camp due to a Grade 2 tear of his hamstring, meaning the injury suffered Sunday is cause for concern. His lack of a touch on offense this season doesn't lend itself to much fantasy utility, but if he sits out in Week 6, the Eagles' will require a replacement on kickoff returns. An absence would result in Josh Huff or Nolan Carroll taking on such duties. |
Mon Oct 6 2014 | 12:37 | Polk suffered hamstring injury during Sunday's win over Rams |
Polk suffered a hamstring injury during Sunday's win over the Rams, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. |
Polk missed the entire preseason due to a hamstring injury, so Sunday's latest occurrence is somewhat concerning. While Polk hasn't been handed a single carry this season, he has been the Eagles' kickoff returner to date, totaling 202 yards and one touchdown on five run-backs through five games. Should he be sidelined moving forward, Darren Sproles could add kickoff return duties to his current punt returner role. |
Mon Sep 15 2014 | 19:08 | Polk (hamstring) active for Monday's game at Indianapolis |
Polk (hamstring) is active for Monday's game at Indianapolis, Sheil Kapadia of PhillyMag.com reports. |
The third running back on the Eagles' depth chart, Polk is also making his first appearance of the season. Therefore, his snap count is in question, especially behind fantasy stalwarts LeSean McCoy and Darren Sproles. |