http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/1183 Recent articles about Jason Avant en-us With one week left in the 700 Level Inaugural Fantasy League regular season, two slots have been sewn up beyond a shadow of a doubt. Those will be occupied by MagMac#5 and Team Vicktory!, both of whom continue to roll this week and are currently dominating the league with their 9-3 records. The next two, however, are still very much up for grabs, with the Colorado Towelies leading the pack (7-5), Team Enrico and The Marmots nipping at their heels (6-5-1), and Wildcat Malt Offense and Findum ... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Nobody_Cares_About_Your_Fantasy_Team_Week_12_Results/1667570 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Nobody_Cares_About_Your_Fantasy_Team_Week_12_Results/1667570 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Nobody_Cares_About_Your_Fantasy_Team_Week_12_Results/1667570 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/d/cd40b0bb03c14e7b90accd25be549769d6ddb64f/small/Washington_Redskins_v_1785.jpg More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Browse more photos » This is the next part in our series of previews of the Eagles 2009 opponents. Joining us for this feature is Dave Schwab, who writes about the Eagles at his site Eagles Lincs. The Eagles travel to Atlanta this week to face the 6-5 Falcons in hopes extending their winning streak to three games. Big injuries to big players plague both teams... So how will this one play out? Dave's ful... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:19:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Philadelphia_Eagles_opponents_preview_Atlanta_Falcons/1666682 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Philadelphia_Eagles_opponents_preview_Atlanta_Falcons/1666682 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Philadelphia_Eagles_opponents_preview_Atlanta_Falcons/1666682 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/6/c60983bbb76a3d96b835a217ac6d7daaf0ca431d/small/Atlanta_Falcons_v_4ebf.jpg WR Norwood Activated, CB Robinson Released The Eagles have activated WR Jordan Norwood from the practice squad to fill the hole left by DeSean Jackson as he recovers from his concussion. That makes four receivers who will definitely be able to play on Sunday: Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant, Reggie Brown and Norwood. CB Ramzee Robinson has been released to make room on the 53-man roster. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:49:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/WR_Norwood_Activated_CB_Robinson_Released/1663053 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/WR_Norwood_Activated_CB_Robinson_Released/1663053 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/WR_Norwood_Activated_CB_Robinson_Released/1663053 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46abfe0947737e1dd84c8704faa38b34d8dae770/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90984846.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D09A088810DE5443327CCCB61300B86C5A49922068C2FBFC6C.jpg Pictures of Jordan Norwood are few and far between.In a move making it more likely that DeSean Jackson will not be playing this Sunday, the Eagles have promoted rookie receiver Jordan Norwood from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.To make room for Norwood on the active roster, the Eagles released cornerback Ramzee Robinson.Now that we've got the whole press release part of this out of the way, allow me to ask a question of the Eagles. Why would you release a guy who has seen time on... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:29:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Promote_WR_Jordan_Norward_Cut_CB_Robinson/1662933 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Promote_WR_Jordan_Norward_Cut_CB_Robinson/1662933 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Promote_WR_Jordan_Norward_Cut_CB_Robinson/1662933 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2edff435c0a68fe5665c4f1a0f0e4081b8ec4920/small/Detroit_Lions_v_d0a2.jpg Eagles v. Redskins, Sunday, November 29, 2009In attendance: Ex-Navy Cheesehead, Shoegal, Prototypical Eagles Fan, Chef SpouseMenu: etouffee, guac, crudities, homemade pralines (courtesy of Shoegal), prosecco (courtesy of Prototypical Eagles Fan)Stud of the Week: Jason Avant ALMOST won it again. Right when we needed someone - anyone - to give us a spark, he did. LeSean McCoy was definitely in the running, too, after that amazing effort on the 2 point conversion. But I had to go with Eldra Buck... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:39:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/2009_Week_12_Recap/1658121 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/2009_Week_12_Recap/1658121 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/2009_Week_12_Recap/1658121 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/ac26a9a9063aa4486fa54deaf3a2b0493359ccbf/small/Philadelphia_Eagles_2006_0a87.jpg by Matt Slocum - AP about 14 hours ago: Philadelphia Eagles' Jeremy Maclin, center, pulls in a pass as Washington Redskins' Carlos Rogers defends in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 27-24. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) View full size photo » Andy Reid on the back to back comeback wins I'm proud of the guys for battling through. When you pl... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:00:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_theyre_saying_Eagles_beat_Redskins/1653323 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_theyre_saying_Eagles_beat_Redskins/1653323 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/What_theyre_saying_Eagles_beat_Redskins/1653323 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/d/6d75ec11004534877fa741f06799455f6dddc881/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93481890.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D05FF278C71464DA33E757289860AB790D5F0D61BECFCA813B.jpg View full size photo » After yesterday's game, Sheldon Brown was asked about the tough performance of WR Jason Avant. Sheldon chose his words wisely... "He’s a fearless guy," cornerback Sheldon Brown said. "You’re born with that. A lot of guys go, ‘For who? For what?’ He’s a guy, he puts it out there for us." No way the always astute Sheldon used those words as an accident. &q... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:04:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sheldon_Brown_wins_the_call_back_of_the_year_award/1652861 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sheldon_Brown_wins_the_call_back_of_the_year_award/1652861 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sheldon_Brown_wins_the_call_back_of_the_year_award/1652861 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/b/cb57a395f8012f897689e546e02afbc8c470e25a/small/Philadelphia_Eagles_2007_04ec.jpg Late last season, LaRon Landry started to develop a reputation as being an enforcer at the free safety position, and the 2007 first-round draft pick entered this year expected to have a breakout season. Instead, Landry has been criticized at times for his penchant for lining up receivers for a knockout hit instead of securing and wrapping up the player, and that bad habit cost the Redskins again Sunday. With 11 minutes, 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the Redskins holding an ei... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:12:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Landry_aposs_hit_or_miss_season/1650914 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Landry_aposs_hit_or_miss_season/1650914 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Landry_aposs_hit_or_miss_season/1650914 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/e/de5fa9cd1842df1a75ec46934e20f277572c3b09/small/Pittsburgh_Steelers_v_e888.jpg More photos » by Michael Perez - AP about 2 hours ago: Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson, from left, and Jason Avant celebrate after Jackson's touchdown as Washington Redskins' Kareem Moore walks off the field in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) Browse more photos » Much like last week it wasn't the prettiest ga... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:46:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_beat_Redskins_with_second_straight_4th_quarter_comeback/1650481 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_beat_Redskins_with_second_straight_4th_quarter_comeback/1650481 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_beat_Redskins_with_second_straight_4th_quarter_comeback/1650481 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/d/ad57da11e10995551feaac95aaaf8d5e7db31c9d/small/dc.jpg In a game they had no business winning, the Eagles found a way to overcome an eight point 4th quarter deficit and pull out a dramatic 27-24 win over the Washington Redskins. They were outmatched in almost every statistic of the game except the most important one; the scoreboard. While this wasn't a must win for the Birds it does go a long way to keeping them on pace with Dallas in the NFC East race as well as help solidify their grip on a wildcard spot in the playoffs. The main problem in... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:25:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Survive_to_go_to_7_4/1650606 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Survive_to_go_to_7_4/1650606 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Survive_to_go_to_7_4/1650606 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/f/0fec06596d4d8adcf25c20a4016c3c5b5ad0b9fe/small/Philadelphia_Eagles_v_183c.jpg (AP Photo/Michael Perez)Another week, another comeback for Donovan McNabb and the Eagles. After what seemed like years between comeback wins for the Eagles, the Birds pulled out their second in a row in the fourth quarter as they edged the Redskins, 27-24.As always, the Eagles kept this one interesting from the start. Andy Reid, probably thinking he was pretty clever, had the Birds try an onside kick on the opening kickoff, a move that basically gave the Redskins a free 7 points after it fail... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:06:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_survive_sneak_past_Redskins/1650398 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_survive_sneak_past_Redskins/1650398 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_survive_sneak_past_Redskins/1650398 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/73b8fbf0369f7ea502e9bd0137167b75ee436972/small/IL_Philadelphia_Eagles_0d5f.jpg More photos » by Charles Rex Arbogast - AP 37 minutes ago: Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant reacts after his touchdown reception against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Browse more photos » Eagles up 10-9 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:54:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Bears_second_half_thread/1614826 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Bears_second_half_thread/1614826 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Eagles_Bears_second_half_thread/1614826 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/b/7b797e07e7edb9b6f05846464af22f23765e0133/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f83766374.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF19315DD66DBF896C6F3F3DE60D2428A0540.jpg Justin Forsett has re-emerged as a solid sleeper option with the injury to Julius Jones while Jason Avant is a solid waiver wire steal, with his Week 10 performance proving that the 98% of leagues in which he is not owned is way too high a number. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:13:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Week_11_Sleepers_and_Waiver_Wire_Steals_Justin_Forsett_and_Jason_Avant/1580826 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Week_11_Sleepers_and_Waiver_Wire_Steals_Justin_Forsett_and_Jason_Avant/1580826 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Week_11_Sleepers_and_Waiver_Wire_Steals_Justin_Forsett_and_Jason_Avant/1580826 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/8/b8c2860eeab2f5c25ccbcd2b4c817e782ddfc108/small/NFL_Players_Rookie_be9c.jpg Eagles at Chargers, Sunday, November 15, 2009In attendance: Chef Spouse, Shoegal, Fellow Eagles Maniac, Limin' ABD, and two nOObs - The Illustrated Geek and Prototypical Eagles Fan.Menu: roast chicken, mashed potatoes, French green beans, glazed carrots. The oven conked out about 1 hour into the chicken, so we had to finish it on the grill, but it all worked out fine. Go, Chef Spouse! Prototypical Eagles Fan brought prosecco and a yummy chocolate tart, and Fellow Eagles Maniac brought som... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:43:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/2009_Week_10_Recap/1577590 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/2009_Week_10_Recap/1577590 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/2009_Week_10_Recap/1577590 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/a/3a48325bf80e0d871019bfddd0161d5ca5c5a598/small/New_York_Giants_ff49.jpg More photos » by Mel Evans - AP Browse more photos » Didinger: The Sorry State of the BucsWhen you see the sorry state of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it is hard to believe that just ten months ago they were sailing along with a 9-3 record, leading the NFC South and on course for the playoffs. Bucs unable to form an identity in 2009 - Buc 'EmWho are the Bucs? That was a leading question coming into the 2009 seaso... 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