Since it’s Thanksgiving week, we decided to do some home cooking on the “Cover Two Podcast”, and NFL Network’s Charles Davis and NFL.com fantasy guru Michael Fabiano stopped through to eat.

With Michael Vick out, Vince Young will start this week for the Eagles. But against an improving New York defense, it could have a wide-ranging impact on Philly’s fantasy value.

As we await Eagles practice Wednesday, not much really has changed on the Michael Vick injury front.

Vince Young‘s career with the Eagles begins with a stay on the inactive list.

Eagles WR Steve Smith is expected to play in Sunday’s season opener against the Rams, according to a team source.

The official Week 1 injury reports for all 32 teams are in, so let’s take a lap around the league to look at some of the notable players whose status might be in question this week.

Ryan Torain was reportedly in danger of losing his spot on the Redskins depth chart, which may have done damage to his fantasy value.

Kerry Collins is preparing as if he will start Week 1 for Indianapolis, which should concern Colts fans and fantasy owners alike.

Appearing on the “Cover Two Podcast” with Steve Wyche and Bucky Brooks, Eagles president Joe Banner openly discussed how the team is actively entertaining trade offers for cornerback Asante Samuel, who could be the odd man out in the secondary after the acquisitions of Nnamdi Asomugha (free agency) and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (trade).

With his future in Philadelphia in question, CB Asante Samuel will report to the Eagles’ training camp Monday, according to a league source.

Former Titans coach Jeff Fisher was on “NFL Total Access” on Monday and talked about what to expect in training camps around the league.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz has a plan for his backfield, and it’s not going to improve the fantasy value of Jahvid Best.

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock spent 90 minutes Wednesday on a conference call talking with reporters about the 2011 NFL Draft. Those 90 minutes proved to be a gold mine of pre-draft knowledge, with Mayock sharing his thoughts on many of the prospects and what NFL teams are thinking.

Joe Flacco wants a longterm extension soon; the Baltimore Ravens prefer to wait. Opinions have been somewhat divided on Flacco as to whether he’s a franchise-caliber quarterback or not.

Chris Johnson’s trip to paradise has been hindered by the bewilderment of what the heck is going on back in Tennessee.