Fantasy Football 2015: Top 20 Quarterbacks
Jun 17, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) throws during minicamp at The NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
19. Sam Bradford, Philadelphia Eagles
If Sam Bradford is your starting fantasy quarterback, you are taking a big risk. This is not due to talent, but rather his health.
Jun 17, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford (7) walks onto the field during minicamp at The NovaCare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
In the past two seasons, Bradford has played just seven games. His 2013 season was cut short with a torn ACL, and he would suffer the same season-ending injury in preseason a year ago.
After a trade sending Nick Foles to St. Louis, Bradford starts fresh in Philadelphia. If he can stay healthy, he can be a useful asset to your franchise.
The last time Bradford suited up in all 16 games was in 2012. That season, he completed 328 passes for 3,702 yards, 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
In comparison for a fantasy perspective, Colin Kaepernick threw for 3,369 yards, 19 touchdowns and ten interceptions in 2014, while rushing for 639 yards and a score. Kaepernick earned 250.66 points.
If Bradford stays healthy, there is certainly potential for points. In Chip Kelly’s offense, we can expect plenty of points to be put up, but a lot of it will come down to Bradford’s knee.
Due to the two ACL tears he’s suffered in the past two years, it is yet to be seen whether he can make a whole season again. If he can, Bradford could be worth picking up late on.
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