Evan Macy

Evan Macy is the managing sports editor at PhillyVoice.com. Before spending five years at Metro Philly as sports editor, Evan worked at ESPN in Bristol CT, and has experience at several other smaller publications on the Northeast coast. Career highlights for Evan, a Temple grad and Lancaster native include covering Super Bowl LII, the 2016 DNC, the 2017 NFL Draft and a bevy of playoff games and golf tournaments.

evan@phillyvoice.com

October 31, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football: Sit Kenyon Drake, start Robby Anderson in Week 9

by Evan Macy

With so many injury concerns on so many fantasy football rosters, it's becoming pivotal that team owners pull the right levers each week when choosing who to sit and start. We've already provided a few names to watch on the waiver wire. Now, as we do every week, we take a look at one player at each position we recommend starting or sitting in Week 9.

October 31, 2019

Sixers

Joel Embiid "facing possible suspension," Ben Simmons peacemaker status rejected

by Evan Macy

In a Thursday morning report from Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN said that not only are Karl Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid "facing possible suspensions" for their parts in Wednesday night's fight and the ensuing social media feud, but Ben Simmons might be as well.

October 30, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football waiver wire: Aggressively pick up Jaylen Samuels, Chris Conley for Week 9

by Evan Macy

The Saints, Falcons, Rams and Bengals all have bye weeks in Week 9. The list of injured players with fantasy importance continues to grow. This week, it's understandable if you need some help fielding a startable fantasy football roster.

October 29, 2019

Eagles

Live NFL trade rumors: Darius Slay, Chris Harris, DeVante Parker and other potential deadline targets for Eagles

by Evan Macy

The NFL Trade deadline is looming at 4 pm at the Eagles are as likely as any team to make a big blockbuster trade to help bolster their roster at the season's midpoint.

October 28, 2019

Eagles

Eagles playoff chances jump considerably after Week 8 victory

by Evan Macy

It's never too early to think playoffs. And after the Eagles' big 31-13 win in Buffalo Monday, it's hard not to start projecting forward and thinking big picture.

October 28, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football injuries: The latest on Patrick Mahomes, DeShaun Watson, Adam Thielen and more

by Evan Macy

There wasn't a whole lot of carnage on the fantasy side of things during Sunday's slate of Week 8 games, but there were a few setbacks that could have a big impact on things in the coming weeks.

October 28, 2019

Phillies

Joe Girardi already winning in Philadelphia after home run introduction with Phillies

by Evan Macy

Is it possible to win a press conference? Joe Girardi was introduced officially as the Phillies' newest manager Monday afternoon, and the World Series winning skipper said pretty much everything fans wanted to and needed to hear.

October 27, 2019

Eagles

Does Eagles' big Week 8 win make them NFL trade deadline buyers?

by Evan Macy

It's pretty incredible how much of a difference one game can make. From potentially being 3-5 and their season likely being over to being 4-4 with a favorable schedule and reinforcements on the horizon, the win in Buffalo could prove to be a turning point for the 2019 Philadelphia Eagles.

October 26, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football injuries: The latest on Alvin Kamara, Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, Keenan Allen and more

by Evan Macy

After taking a look at the NFL's Week 8 injury reports, it seems clear that there will be some very difficult game-time calls Sunday as several key players are going to be last minute decisions.

October 26, 2019

NFL

Five over/unders for the Eagles' Week 8 matchup vs. Bills

by Evan Macy

While we can't promise the Eagles will offer a more entertaining product on the field in Buffalo, we can at least try and make it a little more fun by offering five over/unders to keep an eye on, as we do each week.