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Sources: Vick likely for 49ers

POSTED: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 12:04 PM

Jeff McLane

Does Andy Reid’s contentious demeanor at many of his news conferences bother you?

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is likely to play Sunday against the 49ers despite a deep bone bruise in his right hand, team sources said Tuesday.

If the swelling in his non-throwing hand decreases and he is cleared to play by a doctor, Vick will start for the second straight week in spite of injury. He suffered a concussion against the Falcons on Sept. 18, but passed evaluations the following days and was in the lineup on Sunday against the Giants.

Vick injured his hand in the third quarter when Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty hit him after he threw a pass. He stayed in for the rest of the drive, but left shortly thereafter for x-rays. The original x-ray was negative, the Eagles said, so Vick re-entered the game. However, when a second x-ray revealed a hairline fracture Vick was pulled, according to the team.

On Monday, Andy Reid said that Vick's hand was not broken and that it was bruised. The Eagles coach said a blood vessel made it appear on the x-ray that there was a break. Vick later called the injury a "deep bone bruise." Reid said the swelling had to go down before the Eagles would consider who was starting at quarterback Sunday.

If Vick isn't able to go, Vince Young and Mike Kafka are the two other options. Young, listed No. 2 on the depth chart, didn't dress for the first two games of the season because of a hamstring strain. He was active against the Giants, but when Vick left, Kafka was called upon.

Kafka threw an interception on his first throw, though, and looked shaky the rest of the way. Reid said Young wasn't 100 percent last week, but it appears likely he would be the choice ahead of Kafka if Vick was held back.

The Eagles host San Francisco at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.

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Comments (59)

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 11:19 AM, 09/28/2011

You VYFanboyz never give up .........

— Joefoxx

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 5:59 PM, 09/27/2011

"Youth in Asia" = jwatson
I'm still laughing. Can someone be that stupid and own a computer?

— groove_busters

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:03 PM, 09/27/2011

Be nice to see the defense get a turn over or two. We cannot turn the ball over and still win Hope we win anyways.

— bill the pill

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:10 PM, 09/27/2011

The problem is - Andy Reid is likely for Sunday.

13 years of Reid is more than any fan should have to take.

— Fan74

That is all that needs to be said...Amen Brother

— outta work

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:14 PM, 09/27/2011

lololololol. what a joke this story is. wow, no kidding? if the swelling goes down, he will play? yea, Jeff, I dont have "sources" and I could have reported that. what a disgrace. you are getting publicity for a story that me or my dog could have reported. hilarious

— LancPA

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:59 PM, 09/27/2011

49ers have a terrific TE and Crabtree seems to be coming around. Nevertheless, Alex Smith remains their QB ... and that is a liability all their receivers and Frank Gore can't overcome.

Eagles should handle them decisively.

— FishFryFrank

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:17 PM, 09/27/2011

So nice to see Eli as Offensive player of the Week over the Loser Philly eggs! Did Vick stop his Crying yet or does he still need more tissues? NY is stil laughing about the NY Post article!

— MRD

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:23 PM, 09/27/2011

It will be sweet when the regular season is over and you guys are out of the playoffs once again. There will be at least four to five hilarious Coughlin tantrums along the way where he hurls his headset and attacks one of his overrated players with expletives on national tv while slightly embarrassed talking heads attempt to change the subject. Wait for it...wait for it...you freaking know it's coming.

— auntesther