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Wide Receiver Rank: #14 Overall: #46
Jackson missed a couple games because of injury but still managed his second straight 1,000-yard season. He was the top big-play threat in the league at receiver, averaging a whopping 22.5 yards per reception. Jackson has four 100-yard games, including a 210-yard performance Week 14 against the Cowboys. Jackson did disappear some games, though, having 50 or fewer yards seven times. He wasn't too consistent, losing some targets to fellow starter Jeremy Maclin and emerging running back LeSean McCoy. For his career, Jackson averages 57 receptions for 1,041 yards and seven total touchdowns per season. He is in just his fourth season so Jackson is still growing and hitting the prime of his career. Jackson has a load of talent. He has great speed and the ability to break a big play every time he touches the ball. Jackson also has good hands for a young receiver. He is the No. 1 receiver in a good Eagles passing game, but does have some competition at receiver for targets. And don't forget the Eagles try to get him involved in the running game and on special teams. He has a rushing touchdown in each of his first three seasons. Jackson is a top return man, returning six touchdowns for his career.
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Jackson is an elite fantasy option. He is capable of a monster game any given week because of his top playmaking ability. Jackson isn't quite as dependable as some of the top guys, though, because he isn't quite as consistent from week to week. He can carry a team any given week, though. His value isn't quite as high in PPR leagues because he doesn't get the catches as the top receivers, but his yardage and touchdown totals will be among the league leaders. Another 1,000-yard season and double-digit scores seem likely for Jackson in 2011. |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles could place the franchise tag on impending free-agent WR DeSean Jackson and then begin to explore trade options. The team could also place the tag and let Jackson play with them in 2012 before signing a long-term deal. However, there is no way the Eagles will simply let Jackson walk as a free agent. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said he was proud of the way impending free-agent WR DeSean Jackson handled himself in the team's last six games of the season. However, Reid was non-committal on whether he thought Jackson would be with the club in the long term. |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles do not agree at this point with what impending free-agent WR DeSean Jackson believes his next contract should look like. The team likely will not consider placing the franchise tag on Jackson because he would count $9.5 million against the salary cap next season. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles chairman Jeffrey Lurie said Tuesday, Jan. 3, that he would welcome WR DeSean Jackson back to the team next season 'if the right terms develop.' Everything will depend on if Philadelphia is willing to discuss a long-term extension with Jackson or if they want to settle for a one-year franchise tag. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson apologized following Week 17 for letting his contract situation become a distraction this season and said he'd be OK if the team used its franchise tag on him if the sides can't agree to a contract extension this offseason. 'I can admit to certain things affecting me during the season. I just want to apologize,' Jackson said. 'I probably could have handled it a little bit different, but now sitting here after the season's over I can just say I was able to put it behind me and really just fight for my teammates, fight for my organization.' |
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| Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson caught four passes for 86 yards and one touchdown against the Washington Redskins in Week 17. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson had five receptions for 90 yards in Week 16 against the Dallas Cowboys, and he also carried twice for 27 yards. Jackson's 90 receiving yards were his most since Week 4 when he posted a season-best 171 yards against the San Francisco 49ers. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jackson played better than recent weeks but remains up and down for fantasy teams. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson (elbow) suffered an elbow injury in the Week 15 game against the New York Jets. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson caught four passes for 59 yards and one touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Week 14. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jackson had one of his better showings of late. He found the end zone and had decent yardage totals. He is capable of that big fantasy play any given week, so it is tough to sit him. |
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| Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said he has been pleased with WR DeSean Jackson's work ethic and preparation this season. 'For the last several weeks, he was just terrific. He was working hard and great preparation,' Mornhinweg said. 'He has never really faded from the hard work and preparation. He's been through a long year as well. He's got a few things going on ... he's growing as a professional, he's certainly all in here.' |
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