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

September 6, 2019

NFL

Fantasy football Week 1 injuries, suspensions: How much will Ezekiel Elliott play? Updates on Antonio Brown, Stefon Diggs, Cam Newton

by Evan Macy

Still, there are a few lingering injuries (and suspensions) that make for a handful of tough decisions before Sunday's kick off — plus the return of Ezekiel Elliott who has not practiced a lick with the Cowboys during his hold out.

September 5, 2019

Fantasy football

Why every fantasy football team should add a rookie from waivers right now

by Evan Macy

Every season more than just a few players jump into the fantasy forefront and become every day contributors. If you have a keeper in your league, taking chances on rookie ballplayers with bench positions is almost a must do.

September 4, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football: Start Dede Westbrook, sit Josh Gordon, and other Week 1 start/sit advice

by Evan Macy

Assuming you've had your draft (and hopefully late enough to make some good decisions on Melvin Gordon and Ezekiel Elliott), it's time to actually start preparing for games.

August 30, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football injuries (and holdouts): How much time will Ezekiel Elliott, Melvin Gordon miss? The latest on Kenny Stills, DeSean Jackson and more

by Evan Macy

With very few players of fantasy football interest playing in Preseason Week 4, you'd think you could rest easy. But alas, the injury and holdout news keeps filing in.

August 29, 2019

Eagles

Four players who impressed in Eagles' preseason finale vs. Jets

by Evan Macy

It goes without saying that we had slim pickins to choose from when looking for players that impressed in the Eagles 6-0 loss to the Jets to close out the preseason Thursday night.

August 29, 2019

Phillies

Why Phillies' September roster call-ups probably won't help much

by Evan Macy

In theory, the Phillies could be getting a boost come Sunday, when September call-ups permit the Phillies to extend their active roster from 25 men to 40. But as has been seen through the revolving door which has brought a ridiculous 53 players to the line up or pitching staff through five months this season, there isn't a lot to be excited about.

August 28, 2019

Eagles

Daeshon Hall ready to fight for Eagles last roster spot with Josh Sweat, Shareef Miller

by Evan Macy

You probably need to be a hardcore Eagles fan to know who Daeshon Hall is, and that's okay. He's a former third round pick who never really was able to make a spot for himself on an NFL roster — having short stints with the Panthers, Texans and in Philadelphia at the end of last season.

August 28, 2019

Phillies

Phillies prospect watch: Spencer Howard looks ready for promotion, Bryson Stott looks at home in pros

by Evan Macy

September call-ups are, well, coming in September, making this our final Phillies Prospect Watch of the season. For those wondering, players in Lehigh Valley will likely be called up before Reading, as the Fightin's look poised to make a minor league playoff push.

August 27, 2019

Eagles

DeSean Jackson injury (broken ring finger) may be worse than we thought

by Evan Macy

It's every fans' fear. The Eagles' high powered offense never is at full strength — as often happens in the NFL — and the team falls short of expectations.

August 26, 2019

Fantasy football

Five fantasy football questions about the Eagles

by Evan Macy

Are you a fantasy football homer? It's draft season and it's sometimes hard to fight the temptation to overdraft players on your favorite teams. A lot of fantasy drafters do it without intention, and we are here to help.