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Nick Foles, QB, PHI - Foles' first NFL start in Week 11 will come against a Washington defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season. The severity of Michael Vick's concussion is still uncertain, but there were calls for Foles even before he was forced into action against the Cowboys on Sunday. It's entirely possible that it's audition time for the rookie, as the Eagles may have a difficult decision on their hands during the offseason. Most of the work Foles did in the passing game honed in on Jeremy Maclin (11 targets, eight catches for 92 yards and a TD), who has been a disappointment around Sunday's showing and a 130-yard game against the Lions in Week 6. Perhaps a full week to practice with the first-team offense will open up the playbook a bit more against the Redskins, but most of throws Foles made in his debut were on short drops and out of the shotgun, and many were within seven

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