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Celek entered 2010 coming off a breakout campaign in which he caught 76 passes for 971 yards and eight touchdowns—production that made him the fourth-ranked fantasy tight end in 2009. Things turned sour early in 2010, however, when quarterback Kevin Kolb was replaced by Michael Vick. Vick overlooked Celek early and often last season, leaving the talented pass-catching tight end as one of the biggest fantasy disappointments of the year. His production plummeted to 42 receptions for 511 yards and four touchdowns. Clearly, Celek benefitted in 2009 from playing with Donovan McNabb, who had made marginal talents such as Chad Lewis and L.J. Smith into solid producers at tight end. Heading into 2011, Celek’s prospects for a big rebound look remote. Vick is entrenched at quarterback and will have his favorite targets in DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin back at wide receiver. Consider Celek worth taking a flier on only as a backup tight end.
Celek undergoes two surgeries-- Wed Jan 4 11:54 am -- Hernia, torn labrum
Eagles tight end Brent Celek underwent successful surgery to repair a sports hernia by Dr. William Meyers at Jefferson at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia.
He also underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip by Dr. John Salvo of the Rothman Institute.
Both procedures were performed concurrently on Tuesday.
(Philly.com)
FF Today's Take:Celek started in all 16 games for the Eagles in 2011 and finished the season strong. As the offesne picked up in the final month, so did Celek's production. He caught touchdowns in the final three games and eclipsed 10 targets for the first time all year in the final week. His overall numbers pale in comparison to some of the other tight ends this season but he could be a solid mid to late round option for fantasy owners in 2012.
Ballard out, Manningham doubtful-- Fri Dec 23 7:20 pm -- Manning to work with depleted receiving corps this week
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will be without his best tight end and might have to face the Jets without one of his top three receivers as well. Tight end Jake Ballard was officially ruled out with a knee injury, and wide receiver Mario Manningham is listed as doubtful, also with a knee problem, for the Giants' critical game Saturday. If Manningham is unable to play, Victor Cruz will see more of cornerback Antonio Cromartie and perhaps even some of Darrelle Revis. When Manningham is available, Cruz plays some in the slot in three-receiver sets.(ESPN)
FF Today's Take:Unfortunate news for Manning and Ballard owners, as the Philadelphia Eagles' QB-TE tandem of Michael Vick and Brent Celek teamed up for 154 yards last week against the New York Jets defense. Manningham owners should stay on top of his injury status heading into the weekend, though he should only be considered as a starter in the deepest leagues.
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