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LeGarrette Blount handles six touches in Week 16 win.

Blount rushed five times for 12 yards and caught a six-yard pass in the 19-10 victory over Oakland. Jay Ajayi operated as the clear lead back on Monday night, and that will likely be something that continues in the postseason. It’s unclear what kind of role Blount will have in a meaningless Week 17, so fantasy owners would be wise to look elsewhere.

12/25/17 - 11:58 PM ET

Corey Clement handles three touches in win over the Raiders.

Clement rushed twice for 14 yards and caught a six-yard pass. The undrafted rookie operated clearly behind Jay Ajayi and LeGarrette Blount, but he’s been out there in key situations, and that should remain the case when the games really matter for the Eagles in the NFC Divisional Round next month. He could have some extended playing time next Sunday against the Cowboys with the #1 seed locked up.

12/25/17 - 11:56 PM ET

DeAndre Washington gets two touches against the Eagles.

Washington had one carry for -3 yards and one reception for two yards in Oakland’s Week 16 loss. The second-year back’s role isn’t big enough to be a fantasy option right now.

12/25/17 - 11:55 PM ET

Jay Ajayi leads backfield in Christmas Night win.

Ajayi rushed 14 times for 52 yards, also adding two receptions for 21 yards and a score. The former Dolphin lost a fumble, too, but it came at the end of a hard run, and he was back out there the next series. Philadelphia will likely rest some of their guys in Week 17, and Ajayi could be one of them as the emerging lead back. If he plays, he’d just be a risky FLEX option against Dallas.

12/25/17 - 11:55 PM ET

Jalen Richard gets six touches in Week 16.

Richard ran well with his opportunities against the Eagles, carrying four times for 42 yards while adding two receptions for 24 yards. The second-year back had a long run of 34 yards and a long reception of 23 yards where he lowered his shoulder against Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham, but he lost a fumble right after. Richard isn’t a recommended fantasy option to end the season in Week 17 against the Chargers.

12/25/17 - 11:54 PM ET

Nick Foles, Eagles clinch #1 seed in the NFC with 19-10 win over the Raiders on Christmas Night.

Foles was 19/38 for 163 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Oakland did a nice job containing the Eagles receivers, as Alshon Jeffery was completely shut down by Sean Smith to zero catches, and Nelson Agholor was the only wide receiver with more than one reception. There was also a lot of pressure on Foles, but a late interception helped set them up for the game-winning field goal. Philadelphia doesn’t have anything to play for in Week 17 against Dallas, but Foles will probably start to get some momentum heading into the postseason. If so, he’d only be an QB2 because of the risk of a quick day.

12/25/17 - 11:52 PM ET

Marshawn Lynch gets 27 touches against the Eagles.

Lynch received 25 carries in a run-heavy gameplan, gaining 95 yards rushing. He also had two receptions for -3 yards and lost a fumble in tonight’s loss. The Raiders did a solid job of opening up some holes for Lynch, but he couldn’t quite break any really long runs (his long was 16 yards). Lynch is a high-volume option for Week 17 against the Chargers.

12/25/17 - 11:52 PM ET