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Running Back Rank: #53
Overall: #197
Jackson got the most playing time of his career and proved to be an exciting option in the Bills backfield. He ran for 571 yards, but also caught an impressive 37 passes for 317 yards. He proved to be a top change of pace back. And the Bills like his ability, so he could be more involved in the offense this season, especially early in the season with Marshawn Lynch suspended. Jackson isn't a huge back, but has top speed and big-time moves in the open field. He probably needs to get bigger and stronger if he ever hopes to be an every-down back.
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It wouldn't be a surprise to see Jackson hit 1,000 total yards. The Bills will get him involved this season even when Lynch returns from suspension. Jackson is a draft pick as a No. 3 or 4 back. |
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| Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch had 21 touches in Week 6, while RB Fred Jackson received 15 touches in the game. That split is expected to continue as the season goes on. |
| Fantasy Impact: Lynch is starting to get more work, though, so this is something to watch. Jackson still has fantasy value as long as he is getting near the same amount of touches. |
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| Mark Gaughan, of The Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron said RB Fred Jackson will be the main punt returner for Week 7. |
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| Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron hinted about the possibility of RBs Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson splitting the carries evenly during games. Both runners seem content with that possibility. |
| Fantasy Impact: This wouldn't be a huge surprise as Jackson has played very well in a starting role. |
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| The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson led the team in rushing and receiving yards Week 1. Jackson ran for 57 yards on 15 carries and caught five passes for 83 receiving yards with a touchdown reception. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jackson is a top dual threat for the Bills. He is a fine No. 2 back as long as he is starting, which will be for two more weeks. |
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| Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson probably will receive at least 20 touches in the team's Week 1 game because of the suspension to RB Marshawn Lynch. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson (wrist, thumb) is not participating in practice Thursday, Aug. 27. |
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| Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson (wrist, thumb) is not practicing Wednesday, Aug. 26. |
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| Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson (wrist, thumb) had X-rays on his injured wrist and thumb, which came back negative. He is confident he will be ready for Week 1 against the New England Patriots. Jackson said he plans to try practicing Thursday, Aug. 27, and he may be able to play in the team's next preseason game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. |
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| The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson (thumb) aggravated a left thumb injury during practice Tuesday, Aug. 25, and was having tests done on the thumb. |
| Fantasy Impact: We'll keep you posted. His loss would be huge, especially since the Bills are thin at running back to start the season with Marshawn Lynch suspended. |
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| Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson was splitting out wide as a wide receiver at times during practice Saturday, July 25. He did this at least four times during the morning workouts. |
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