Fred Jackson/CJ Spiller/Marshawn Lynch Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Aug 6, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bills sign No. 9 pick Spiller at 5 yrs, $37M </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>C.J. Spiller - RB - BUF - Aug. 6 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bills signed No. 9 overall pick RB C.J. Spiller to a five-year, $37.5 million contract, including $20.8 million guaranteed.
Spiller is the 31st first-round pick to sign this year, but his outlook for the season is not affected. He'll have plenty of time to carve out a hybrid role as an outside runner, slot receiver and kick returner. Although the Bills' blocking and quarterback play figures to be brutal this season, Spiller's jaw-dropping open-field speed will lead to some big plays. It remains to be seen how much he'll eat into Fred Jackson's reps, but we're expecting about 12-15 touches per game.
Source: SportsCenter on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 8, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Spiller to begin running with Bills starters </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>C.J. Spiller - RB - BUF - Aug. 8 - 1:30 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that first-round pick C.J. Spiller will soon begin running with the Bills' first team, and is already the primary option on both kickoff and punt returns.
That was quick. Spiller has game-changing talent to run with the big boys, and news like this suggests he'll have a bigger impact than previously thought. The Bills will put him and Fred Jackson in a committee, but having Spiller in the starting role sets him up to lead the team in touches. If Spiller continues to separate himself in camp, he'll deserve to be a top-20 running back pick in PPR leagues.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
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HacheMan · Aug 14, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Fred Jackson could be sidelined into season </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Fred Jackson - RB - BUF - Aug. 14 - 12:04 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Chan Gailey revealed that Fred Jackson is in danger of missing the start of the season after suffering hand and ankle injuries in the Bills' exhibition opener Friday night.
Gailey indicated that the hand injury is serious, which makes us wonder if it's a fracture. Jackson was abruptly pulled Friday night after starting ahead of Marshawn Lynch and first-round pick C.J. Spiller. "We hope to be able to get him back for the first game," said Gailey. "We’re not sure." Jackson's injury is going to greatly decrease the chances of Buffalo trading Lynch. It should also give Spiller an extended chance to work with the first-team offense.
Source: buffalobills.com
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HacheMan · Aug 14, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Fred Jackson could be sidelined into season </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Fred Jackson - RB - BUF - Aug. 14 - 12:04 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Chan Gailey revealed that Fred Jackson is in danger of missing the start of the season after suffering hand and ankle injuries in the Bills' exhibition opener Friday night.
Gailey indicated that the hand injury is serious, which makes us wonder if it's a fracture. Jackson was abruptly pulled Friday night after starting ahead of Marshawn Lynch and first-round pick C.J. Spiller. "We hope to be able to get him back for the first game," said Gailey. "We’re not sure." Jackson's injury is going to greatly decrease the chances of Buffalo trading Lynch. It should also give Spiller an extended chance to work with the first-team offense.
Source: buffalobills.com
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HacheMan · Aug 15, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Bills Fred Jackson out 4-6 weeks </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Fred Jackson - RB - BUF - Aug. 15 - 1:35 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to BuffaloNews.com, Bills' RB Fred Jackson (hand) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
The official diagnosis is a broken bone in Jackson's left hand. Four weeks from the date comes out to Sept. 10th, two days before the Bills' season opener against the Dolphins. With Marshawn Lynch (sprained ankle) expected to miss 3-4 weeks, C.J. Spiller could be the team's starting running back when they open the season.
Source: Buffalo News
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HacheMan · Aug 15, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Bills RB Marshawn Lynch out 3-4 weeks </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marshawn Lynch - RB - BUF - Aug. 15 - 1:40 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bills' RB Marshawn Lynch is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after suffering an ankle sprain in Friday night's preseason opener against the Redskins.
Lynch was playing well before he go hurt, and it remains to be seen how the injury will affect his explosiveness. If Lynch makes a quick recovery look for him to split carries with C.J. Spiller until Fred Jackson (hand) returns.
Source: Buffalo News
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HacheMan · Aug 16, 2010

Fred Jackson - RB - Bills Fred Jackson confirmed Monday that his hand injury, which required surgery, involves a fracture.
Jackson broke the fourth metacarpal. "Yes. I broke a bone in my hand," he said. "Hopefully ... I can get back by the opener." Jackson should return as the favorite for early-down carries, but rookie C.J. Spiller will get every opportunity to win the starting job in the final three preseason games. August 16 - 5:15 p.m. ET
Source: buffalobills.com

HacheMan · Aug 19, 2010

C.J. Spiller - RB - Bills Bills RB C.J. Spiller made three defenders miss en route to a 31 yard touchdown run in Thursday night's preseason game against the Colts.
Look for Spiller to take full advantage of injuries to Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, as he has game-changing ability. We'll bring you his final stat line at the end of the game. August 19 - 7:51 p.m. ET
Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter

HacheMan · Aug 30, 2010

C.J. Spiller - RB - Bills Coach Chan Gailey said Monday that he's not yet ready to name C.J. Spiller the Bills' starting tailback.
"We've got the luxury of three pretty good backs," said Gailey. "We'll make that decision when we get closer there." Fred Jackson is the nominal starter, but he's not expected back for Week 1 due to a fractured hand. Marshawn Lynch (ankle) may play in the preseason finale. Starter or not, Spiller is a safe bet to lead Buffalo's backfield in touches during the opener and beyond. August 30 - 6:12 p.m. ET
Source: buffalobills.com

HacheMan · Aug 31, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gailey not ready to commit to F-Jax in Week 1 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Fred Jackson - RB - BUF - Aug. 31 - 2:23 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Although Fred Jackson (hand) is confident that he'll be ready, coach Chan Gailey is "not ready to commit" to the running back playing in Week 1.
"I think that's a wait and see," said Gailey. Jackson was able to catch passes on Tuesday, but he'll need to come up with a lighter wrap for his wrist by the opener. "I feel there’s a 100 percent chance I could play," said Jackson. "But it's going to come down to how much they want to get me out there and if they want to use me." F-Jax concedes that his status is up in the air until next week.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
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HacheMan · Sep 1, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gailey: Jackson to be 'limited early in year' </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Fred Jackson - RB - BUF - Aug. 31 - 10:00 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Chan Gailey acknowledged Tuesday that Fred Jackson will be "limited early in the year" as he recovers from a fractured hand.
Rookie C.J. Spiller deserves a significant role and Marshawn Lynch is back from an ankle sprain, so there's no reason to rush back Jackson. Our concern, however, is with the rising ADP of Spiller and the swift fall of Jackson's. Spiller is now consistently being drafted in the early fifth round, while Jackson is falling to the eighth and ninth. Jackson is the better bet for TDs, and may not finish with many fewer rushing yards despite the injury.
Source: buffalobills.com
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HacheMan · Sep 7, 2010

Fred Jackson - RB - Bills </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Bills coach Chan Gailey likes the chances of Fred Jackson (hand) being ready to play in Week 1.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"He’s coming along real well," said Gailey. "They’ve done a good job of protecting that hand where it shouldn’t be an issue." He'll likely see the field, but Gailey has admitted that Jackson could be limited for a few weeks. Rookie C.J. Spiller is listed at the top of the depth chart.
Sep. 7 - 8:42 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: BuffaloBills.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 7, 2010

C.J. Spiller - RB - Bills </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Bills RB C.J. Spiller is listed atop the team's latest depth chart.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch were listed ahead of Spiller in the preseason depth charts. We'll get word on Wednesday as to who the official starter will be in the season opener against the Dolphins.
Sep. 6 - 8:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: BuffaloBills.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 8, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Gailey confirms Spiller is his starter </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>C.J. Spiller - RB - BUF - Sep. 8 - 12:33 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Chan Gailey confirmed that C.J. Spiller will start against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Even if Fred Jackson (hand) is active, as expected, Spiller is going to be the focal point of this offense. Beat writer Allen Wilson expects the No. 9 overall pick to get "at least 20 touches" on offense, on top of his work on returns. Considering Spiller's game-breaking talent, he has the upside to put up monster numbers with this kind of workload. As Wilson says, Jackson and Lynch had "best prepare themselves for a lesser role on offense."
Source: WGRZ Sports on Twitter
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HacheMan · Sep 8, 2010

Fred Jackson - RB - Bills </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Chan Gailey confirmed Wednesday that Fred Jackson (hand) should be available Sunday against Miami.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gailey expects Jackson to be "hampered by that hand" and is on record as saying he'd be "limited," so Jackson may be only the No. 3 option behind new starter C.J. Spiller and Marshawn Lynch. Only Spiller is a viable fantasy play against Miami's stout run defense. The Bills will likely get Spiller involved heavily on perimeter plays so as to avoid Randy Starks and company.
Sep. 8 - 2:31 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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HacheMan · Sep 9, 2010

C.J. Spiller - RB - Bills </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Chan Gailey isn't ready to commit to C.J. Spiller as the Bills' primary returner this week since he's handling starting duties on offense.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Gailey expects to make a decision "as we get closer to game time." He suggested that one player will be picked as the primary returner each week. The pecking order could change throughout the season, with Leodis McKelvin and Fred Jackson as alternatives on kickoffs and Roscoe Parrish on punts.
Sep. 9 - 2:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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HacheMan · Sep 22, 2010

Fred Jackson - RB - Bills </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Bills coach Chan Gailey declined to name a starting running back, saying it will be a week-to-week decision.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Last year's starter, Fred Jackson, is the only one of the trio not to start yet. No matter who starts, Gailey warns that we should expect a heavy rotation. "When you have three quality backs you try to keep a fresh guy on the field at all times," the coach said. Until we get some clarity here, owners should be shying away from this backfield.
Sep. 22 - 8:16 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Buffalo News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 23, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Gailey: Lynch will 'play a lot' against Pats </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Marshawn Lynch - RB - BUF - Sep. 23 - 1:37 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Chan Gailey indicated that Marshawn Lynch will "play a lot this week" against the Patriots.
"He ran the ball pretty good [last week]," said Gailey. "You could tell he was rusty from last year not having played a ton and getting back into it this year." Gailey conceded that he was "unfair" in putting so much on C.J. Spiller's plate so early, so Lynch's increased playing time appears to be more than just a showcase for a trade. This remains a timeshare effort, however, so Lynch is a poor fantasy play this week.
Source: BuffaloBills.com
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HacheMan · Sep 23, 2010

C.J. Spiller - RB - Bills </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Updating a previous item, coach Chan Gailey now concedes that C.J. Spiller won't play a major offensive role in the short-term.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"He's still going to make a lot of big plays for us in the future," Gailey said. "We just need to get him going on a little slower pace than throwing him in there from the get-go." Spiller is "not sure" if he will player a bigger role this week than last, when he carried the ball just once. Expect him to be used as a situational player with more of an impact in the passing game.
Sep. 23 - 2:08 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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MGB45 · Sep 25, 2010

Hache Man

I picked up Fred Jackson off the waiver wire this week. I don't plan on starting him, but it's tempting considering how good he did against New England last year.

MGB45