8 Fantasy Players Who Stood Out in Week 1
A look at who impressed the most in the opening week and who may be poised to put up big numbers moving forward. The post 8 Fantasy Players Who Stood Out in Week 1 appeared first on 5thDownFantasy.com.
View ArticleJustin Jackson May See More Carries
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson put up some impressive YPC numbers in Week 1, and it may translate to some more opportunities in Week 2 and beyond. Jackson averaged 9.5 YPC on six...
View ArticleJustin Jackson Copies Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson liked his performance so much in Week 1 that he decided to make a carbon copy of it in Week 2. Jackson rushed for 57 yards on six carries last week, and...
View ArticleJustin Jackson Leads The League In YPC
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson has become the new Austin Ekeler. Not the 2019 version of Ekeler that is blowing up and costing Melvin Gordon millions of dollars. The 2017 and 2018...
View ArticleJustin Jackson Gets More Chances
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson got a few more chances on Sunday in the passing game, but he did nothing with them. Jackson was thrown four passes this week while he hadn’t been thrown...
View ArticleJustin Jackson Lands On Injury Report
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (calf) landed on the injury report on Thursday and was listed as a limited participant in practice. Jackson should be able to play on Sunday against the...
View ArticleJustin Jackson In Walking Boot
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (foot) is in a walking boot after landing on the injury report on Thursday. Jackson’s status for Week 4 against the Dolphins is now in serious doubt....
View ArticleMike Williams, Justin Jackson, Michael Badgley Out
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back), running back Justin Jackson (calf) and kicker Michael Badgley (groin) have all been ruled out for Week 4 against the Dolphins. With Williams out...
View ArticleMelvin Gordon Could Play Sunday
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that running back Melvin Gordon could play in Week 4 against the Dolphins in a limited role now that Justin Jackson (calf)...
View ArticleJustin Jackson Could Be Out A Few Weeks
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (calf) is dealing with a calf strain that could keep him out a few weeks. Jackson was shaping up as a nice RB3/flex option this week against the lowly...
View ArticleFantasy Players to Drop in Week 5 2019
Some names you should consider dropping from your fantasy team heading into Week 5. The post Fantasy Players to Drop in Week 5 2019 appeared first on 5thDownFantasy.com.
View ArticleJustin Jackson Doubtful For Sunday
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson is doubtful due to his lingering calf injury. While Jackson is officially listed as doubtful, he hasn’t practiced all week, and the team is welcoming...
View ArticleChargers High On Justin Jackson
The Los Angeles Chargers remain “very high on” running back Justin Jackson. Melvin Gordon is now playing for the Broncos, so there will be more opportunity for Jackson behind Austin Ekeler moving...
View ArticleAustin Ekeler to be part of a running-back-by-committee offense in LA?
With Melvin Gordon now in Denver, Chargers RB Austin Ekeler sits atop the depth chart in Los Angeles, but head coach Anthony Lynn remains adamant that Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley will share the...
View ArticleTop 7 Rookie Fantasy Football Sleepers 2020
As the pre-season progresses and training camp battles shake out, keep these fantasy rookies in mind. The post Top 7 Rookie Fantasy Football Sleepers 2020 appeared first on 5thDownFantasy.com.
View ArticleJustin Jackson has a short leash as team’s No. 2 back?
Daniel Popper of The Athletic writes that Justin Jackson’s “leash won’t be long” as the Chargers’ No. 2 back this year. Fantasy Impact: Jackson dealt with injuries in 2019 but posted a highly efficient...
View ArticleJustin Jackson getting first-team reps ahead of rookie Joshua Kelley
Chargers RB Justin Jackson was seen running with Tyrod Taylor, Austin Ekeler, and the first-team offense in practice Tuesday, ahead of rookie RB Joshua Kelley. Fantasy Impact: Based on early Chargers...
View ArticleJoshua Kelley ‘might have the edge’ for No. 2 duties
The Orange County Register believes that rookie RB Joshua Kelley “might have the edge” for the No. 2 role. Fantasy Impact: Kelley is competing with Justin Jackson for snaps behind Austin Ekeler. As a...
View ArticleJustin Jackson will be ‘fine’ for Week 1
Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that RB Justin Jackson was back running at practice Monday and that he’ll be “fine” for Week 1’s game against the Bengals. Fantasy Impact: Jackson had been dealing...
View ArticleJustin Jackson (quad) out for the rest of Week 1
RB Justin Jackson (quad) has been ruled out the rest of Sunday’s Week 1 contest against the Bengals. Fantasy Impact: Check back shortly for the fantasy impact. The post Justin Jackson (quad) out for...
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