The Facts: LeSean McCoy believes the arrival of Sproles will benefit him and the entire offense immensely. “Sproles helps me out as a running back,” McCoy said. “I can go in a game even more fresh because I’m getting less carries and less attempts. I had 366 touches (in 2013), which is a lot. I think me having less attempts can help me be more productive and more deadly. Being fresh in the fourth quarter, things that you don’t think matter really do make a big difference. Now defenses have another guy that they have to prepare for. They have to watch out for so many different things, and it’s hard. They only get a week to prepare for us.”

Diehards Line: Sproles was acquired in a trade with the Saints in March and immediately signed to a two-year extension. Now that DeSean Jackson is no longer in the picture (and that appeared to be the plan all along), it's a little easier to understand Sproles' presence and potential role. Sproles will be a backup to McCoy but also likely play some wide receiver in the Eagles' up-tempo offense and contribute to the return game. There's no doubt HC Chip Kelly will find multiple uses for the 30-year-old (31 in June), 10-year veteran. "Darren Sproles is an unbelievable offensive weapon," Kelly said. "He can do it all: run, catch, plus he's a proven winner. And on top of that, he can bring all of those dynamic skills to the return game as well. There is no question we were all excited once we found out we were going to be able to trade for him. ..." That he'll remain behind McCoy, however, should keep his fantasy value within a reasonable range.