What can we expect from RB Fred Jackson, of the Buffalo Bills after week 3 in a Fantasy perspective? Sunday will be Fred Jackson's last chance to prove to coach Dick Jauron he is worthy of a starting role. Marshawn Lynch is eligible to return week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, after serving a 4 game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. This puts Roto-players, as well Jauron in a very tough situation. According to BuffaloBills.com, when coach Jauron was asked about the scenario he had this to say, "I think I'll think about it after this week," said Jauron. "We've said all along we've felt like we have more than two (running backs)."
What does this tell us? If Fred Jackson comes anywhere close to duplicating his week 2 performance, (he carried the ball 28 times for a total of 163 yards) against the New Orleans Saints week 3, he will likely be seeing the majority of the workload week 4. The New Orleans Saints have given up an average of just 56 yards per game on the ground this season. That is a deceiving stat, considering the fact that the Saints have been ahead of their opponent the majority of the time, causing their opponents to have a pass heavy offense.
What we expect out of the upcoming position battle? The Roto Maestros project, 25 carries for 125 yards on the ground with 2 rushing touchdowns, as well as 30 yards receiving out of the backfield week 3 for Jackson. It is highly likely that Jackson will see a majority of the Bills carries until he is unable to produce. Yes, Lynch's work ethic has improved dramatically as compared to that of a year ago, but how can Jauron bench a guy that is averaging 110 yards per game, for a team that should be 2-0? Let week 3 play-out, and if Fred Jackson is anywhere as productive as our projections, he is a must-start week 4.
