| 1/3/2013 12:15:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson wants to come back to Buffalo even though he's aware that C.J. Spiller will likely be the starter and primary running back, according to a Tim Graham report at buffalonews.com. | Insight: Jackson suffered two major injuries that forced him out of games this season and he only saw 115 rushing attempts and 34 receptions. With Spiller producing big results (1,244 yards rushing, 459 yards receiving, 8 TDs), Jackson's future fantasy value in Buffalo is likely to be as a handcuff only. | | |
| 12/10/2012 3:41:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson is done for the season with a Grade II sprain of his MCL, coach Chan Gailey confirmed Monday. SOURCE: Buffalo Bills' official Twitter account. | Insight: Jackson won't need surgery, but he's still not going to be able to heal fast enough to come back this season. The ligament is still intact but it is torn off the bone. Jackson also suffered a sprained LCL in Week 1 and a concussion in the middle of the season and has been noticeably less explosive than teammate C.J. Spiller this season. | | |
| 12/10/2012 2:07:00 PM |
Description: With three games remaining, Bills running back Fred Jackson is likely done for the season with a Grade II sprain of his MCL. SOURCE: Josina Anderson, ESPN | Insight: Jackson won't need surgery, but he won't have enough time to recover from the injury. The ligament is still intact but it is torn off the bone. "They told me I would be out two to three weeks, but I think they might just put me on injured reserve so they can get somebody to come in and play," Jackson said. Jackson also suffered a sprained LCL in Week 1 and a concussion in the middle of the season and has been noticeably less explosive than teammate C.J. Spiller. | | |
| 12/10/2012 9:42:00 AM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson will miss 2-3 weeks with a knee injury, coach Chan Gailey said. SOURCE: Buffalo Bills' official Twitter account | Insight: With three games remaining, Jackson could be shut down for the season. He was injured when he took a helmet to the right knee Sunday against the Rams. It's been a disastrous year for Jackson; he sprained his LCL in Week 1 and missed two games, missed another game due to a concussion and has rushed for a career-low 3.8 ypc while backfield mate C.J. Spiller has been explosive with 6.6 ypc. | | |
| 12/9/2012 3:45:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson left Sunday's game against the Rams due to a leg injury. | Insight: Jackson had just 14 yards on nine carries and lost a fumble in the red zone. Not a good day for Fred. | | |
| 11/21/2012 4:10:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson (concussion) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Colts, but C.J. Spiller will start. | Insight: Jackson missed Buffalo's game versus Miami Thursday night, just four days after suffering a concussion. When we last saw him play, he totaled 20 fantasy points. With Jackson out of the lineup, C.J. Spiller received a career-high 22 carries, but Jackson's return will limit both players' fantasy values. | | |
| 11/20/2012 1:30:00 PM |
Description: According to coach Chan Gailey, Bills running back Fred Jackson (concussion) is on track to return this week. | Insight: Jackson missed Buffalo's game versus Miami Thursday night, just four days after suffering a concussion. When we last saw him play, he totaled 20 fantasy points. With Jackson out of the lineup, C.J. Spiller received a career-high 22 carries. | | |
| 11/19/2012 3:40:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson (concussion) did not practice on Monday, according to a report on buffalobills.com. Jackson has yet to be cleared to play. | Insight: Jackson missed Buffalo's game versus Miami Thursday night, just four days after suffering a concussion. When we last saw him play, he totaled 20 fantasy points. With Jackson out of the lineup, C.J. Spiller received a career-high 22 carries. | | |
| 11/17/2012 2:30:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson (concussion) and defensive end Chris Kelsay are improving, according to coach Chan Gailey. "We hope to have them both next Wednesday for practice," Gailey said. "That is not set in concrete, but we hope to have both of them." SOURCE: BuffaloBills.com | Insight: Jackson missed Buffalo's game versus Miami Thursday night, just four days after suffering a concussion. C.J. Spiller ran the ball 22 times Thursday, his first 20-carry game this season, and would continue to be a top fantasy back if Jackson had to miss more time. | | |
| 11/12/2012 3:53:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson has been diagnosed with a concussion and ruled out for Thursday's game against the Miami Dolphins. | Insight: Jackson began experiencing concussion-like symptoms on the plane ride home Sunday. C.J. Spiller becomes an immediate top-five RB option for Week 11. | | |
| 11/12/2012 9:16:00 AM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson, who led the team in carries and rushing Sunday against the Patriots with 16 for 80 yards and two touchdowns, began exhibiting concussion-like symptoms on the plane ride back to Buffalo Sunday night, according to the Bills web site. | Insight: With a short practice week due to an upcoming Thursday game against Miami, his availability is in question. | | |
| 11/11/2012 4:47:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson led the team in carries and rushing Sunday against the Patriots with 16 for 80 yards and two touchdowns. | Insight: C.J. Spiller ran for 70 yards on nine carries and caught four balls for 61 yards. He's clearly the more explosive player of the two but his owners will have to deal with Jackson getting 5-10 more touches for the time being. Both players are worth starting as RB2s. | | |
| 10/21/2012 5:39:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson produced 120 all-purpose yards Sunday against the Titans. | Insight: Jackson carried the football nine times for 71 yards while grabbing eight passes for 49 yards and a touchdown. Jackson will never exceed 20 carries with C.J. Spiller in the mix but his knack for finding the end zone and his soft hands as a receiver make him a decent enough flex play most weeks. | | |
| 10/15/2012 2:42:00 PM |
Description: Buffalo running back Fred Jackson played without the knee brace last Sunday, according to Chris Brown of buffalobills.com. Jackson rushed for 53 yards and a score on 16 carries and caught five balls for 30 yards. | Insight: Jackson isn't quite back to 100 percent, but he's getting close. The real problem for fantasy owners, however, is that C.J. Spiller (league-leading 7.6 ypc) is still a better runner. | | |
| Cold | 10/11/2012 11:26:00 AM |
Description: Buffalo coach Chan Gailey said that running backs Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller will continue to split carries this week against Arizona. | Insight: The combination of Jackson and Spiller has averaged just 57.5 yards per game for the Bills over the last two weeks. Don't expect either player to have much of an impact Sunday versus a stingy Cardinals' run defense. | | |
| 10/7/2012 7:32:00 PM |
Description: Bills running back Fred Jackson was the team's leading carrier Sunday against San Francisco but he didn't lead the team in rushing yards. | Insight: Neither did C.J. Spiller. Buffalo's leading rusher ended up being Brad Smith, with one carry for 35 yards. Jackson and Spiller combined for 53 yards on 16 carries. | | |
| 10/4/2012 5:03:00 PM |
Description: Buffalo running back Fred Jackson (knee) said Wednesday he feels better than he did at this time last week. "Yes, I do," said Jackson according to BuffaloBills.com. "I think that's just the knee getting stronger and the treatment that they're doing is making it better. I definitely feel a lot better today than I did last week so hopefully that continues to increase and it gets better." | Insight: It sounds like Jackson isn't going to be hampered by the knee injury this week but that might not matter against San Francisco's dominant run defense. You might want to hold off on starting Jackson and C.J. Spiller (shoulder) until we see how this situation plays out. | | |
| 9/30/2012 5:03:00 PM |
Description: Buffalo running back Fred Jackson struggled in his return from a knee injury, collecting just 29 yards on 13 rushing attempts Sunday against the Patriots. | Insight: The Patriots went nuts for 45 points in the second half so the Bills were forced to throw the ball most of the fourth quarter, hence why Jackson's rushing numbers were a little subpar. Jackson also reeled in three catches for 50 receiving yards in the game, including a gorgeous 34-yard reception during the second quarter. His knee looks fine and he should be a consistent contributor going forward despite a mediocre showing in Week 4. | | |
| 9/30/2012 10:53:00 AM |
Description: Multiple sources have confirmed that Bills running back Fred Jackson will play Sunday versus the Patriots. Jackson has been out since spraining his LCL midway through Week 1's loss to the Jets. | Insight: Jackson's return makes for a very interesting situation in the backfield as C.J. Spiller performed extremely well in his absence, though he too has been hampered by injuries. Tashard Choice contributed a solid effort in Week 3 also. You may want to wait a week or two to let this situation play out before moving forward with either of these backs in fantasy. | | |
| 9/27/2012 7:10:00 PM |
Description: Buffalo coach Chan Gailey said running back Fred Jackson (knee) will play in Week 4, barring a setback, according to BuffaloNews.com. | Insight: Jackson practiced Thursday for the second straight day. It's always difficult to determine how large of a role an injured player will play upon returning to the lineup, but this situation is an especially tough call since C.J. Spiller still hasn't been ruled out. Only play Jackson this week if you have no other options. | | |
