Shelton Gibson of the Eagles: should open the season as No. 3

Gibson is expected to be the Eagles' No. 3 catcher Thursday against the Falcons, Eagles official Tommy Lawlor reports.

Gibson has already appeared stuck in the lineup for week 1 after Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) and Mack Hollins (groin) were officially eliminated on Tuesday, but he may have an opportunity to stay in three wide sets after the first game of the season . The Eagles transferred Hollins to the injury list Thursday and Jeffery is not ready to face the second week against the Buccaneers, opening the door for Gibson to win a fantasy call after a strong pre-season. Gibson will likely have to look good in his first shots to retain a consistent role in the attack, while veteran Markus Wheaton and tight end Dallas Goedert offer options to absorb additional targets. while Jeffery and Hollins are dismissed.