re: Drop Pats D for Eagles?

I don't think there's too much harm in dropping them. They aren't exactly lighting the world on fire and they have a six week stretch where you won't be starting them. They aren't good enough to stash for six weeks.

Let's not forget that they got crushed by the Dolphins and Chiefs.

Week 5 - vs Bengals (not starting)
Week 6 - @ Bills (good matchup)
Week 7 - vs Jets (good matchup)
Week 8 - vs Bears (possibly a good matchup)
Week 9 - vs Broncos (not starting)
Week 10 - bye
Week 11 - @ Colts (not starting)
Week 12 - vs Lions (not starting)
Week 13 - @ Packers (not starting)
Week 14 - @ Chargers (not starting)
Week 15 - vs Miami (good matchup)
Week 16 - @ Jets (goot matchup)
Week 17 - vs Bills (good matchup)