LeSean McCoy got off to a slow start behind a patchwork offensive line in Philadelphia but has improved in recent weeks. McCoy has averaged a healthy 112.3 total yards over his last three weeks. However, he still has only one 100 yard rushing performance this season, a far cry from when he led the league in rushing last year.
John Smallwood of Philly.com weighed in on McCoy's up-and-down season.
"There are clear reasons for McCoy's struggles, particularly the numerous injuries the Eagles have suffered on the offensive line," Smallwood wrote.
"the most recent good news that center Jason Kelce appears ready to return to action is muted by the fact that guard Todd Herremans is now going to attempt to continue playing despite a torn left bicep."
Despite the uncertainty up front for McCoy, ESPN's Field Yates expects a big second half from the running back.
"Defenses - as they did in 2013 - are going to challenge the Eagles at or near the line of scrimmage," Yates wrote. "On the first drive of the game against New York, McCoy had three runs of at least 12 yards in which the Giants ushered out a single-high safety look and congested the box. That's normally an invitation for an offense to throw the ball, but Philly is a dedicated running team. The upside to running against a heavy box is that if the back can penetrate through the line of scrimmage, there's much more space to operate at the second and third levels. Don't be surprised to see McCoy rack up 10-plus yard runs and huge fantasy points going forward."
McCoy will have his chance to continue his resurgence this weekend against a Houston Texans team that is surrendering 108 yards on the ground per game. McCoy is averaging 25 touches per game over his last three contests, a welcome sign for fantasy owners looking for an increased workload.
