Steven Jackson Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Aug 5, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson said he believes new coordinator Josh McDaniels can help him regain a bigger role in the passing game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jackson caught 90 balls back in his epic 2006 season, but hasn't topped 51 receptions since. The Rams will certainly throw more under McDaniels, leading to more chances. However, the most receptions a McDaniels' back has ever had in a season was Kevin Faulk's 58 in New England. Anything more than that for a declining S-Jax would be a surprise.
Aug. 4 - 11:25 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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

HacheMan · Aug 11, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson said he feels better physically during this training camp than at any other preseason outside of his rookie year.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Last year, Jackson was coming off back surgery. "I feel great," he said Wednesday. "Tip-top condition, my strength is there. ... (I'm) not worried if something is going to let up on me. The timidness of my game is gone." Jackson is 28 and has averaged 315.0 touches per year for the last seven seasons. But with the offense expected to improve under new coordinator Josh McDaniels, a healthy S-Jax still has plenty of value. He's a lock for 300-plus touches once again.
Aug. 11 - 8:46 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 27, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson ran 15 times for 72 yards and caught a five-yard pass in the Rams' third preseason game Friday night.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jackson kicked off St. Louis' first-half offensive domination of Kansas City with a 25-yard run right up the middle. He finished with nine plays of four yards or more. Cadillac Williams was sprinkled in until S-Jax called it a night, but it was Jackson's show for the majority of first half before the final possession. Jackson's current Average Draft Position is the end of the second round. That's pretty good value for an every-down back.
Aug. 26 - 10:04 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 12, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Spags: Steven Jackson likely out for Week 2 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Sep. 12 - 3:15 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo announced Monday that Steven Jackson (quadriceps) is "probably" not going to play in Week 2.
Cadillac Williams will get the start next Monday night. Spags confirmed that Jackson's quad is strained, and it sounds like a week-to-week situation. The Rams have a Week 5 bye, but they'll hope to get Jackson back before then. After Jackson's early-game injury in Week 1, the Rams showed they are willing to lean heavily on Cadillac with 24 touches. The 29-year-old running back will be still be more flex option than RB2 against the Giants.
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HacheMan · Sep 14, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson (quadriceps) missed Rams practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Rams are characterizing S-Jax as "day to day," which seems to bode well for his chances of playing in Week 3. He won't see the field against the Giants.
Sep. 14 - 3:58 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

LENBO · Sep 14, 2011

Picked this guy in second round and am kicking myself for it .
Have a feeling this year will be another headache for all owners.

HacheMan · Sep 15, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Steve Spagnuolo said the Rams are going to "be careful" with Steven Jackson (quad).</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jackson will not practice Thursday and has essentially been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Giants. By letting the muscle heal completely, the Rams will lessen the risk of aggravation. It sounds like S-Jax is targeting Week 3 for his return.
Sep. 15 - 12:51 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 16, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson (quadriceps) missed his third straight practice Friday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Perhaps S-Jax will try some individual work on Saturday, but odds are against him playing Monday night against the Giants. Cadillac Williams will probably start in a tough matchup with a New York defense getting back LE Justin Tuck.
Sep. 16 - 3:15 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Rams on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 18, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson (quadriceps) was again held out of Rams practice Saturday, and will be a game-time decision on Monday against the Giants.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He has been listed as questionable. The official word from the team is that Jackson is "still rehabbing and will wait until Monday night to see where he is." Jackson has played through countless injuries during his eight-year career, but most signs are pointing toward Cadillac Williams getting the start against a Giants defense that bottled up Tim Hightower last Sunday.
Sep. 17 - 2:15 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St. Louis Rams on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 19, 2011

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Rams still hopeful Jackson will play </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Sep. 19 - 2:55 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN's Suzy Kolber reports that the Rams remain "hopeful" Steven Jackson (quadriceps) will be able to play Monday night against the Giants.
Kolber's report on SportsCenter indicated that the decision will be left up to Jackson, and how he feels during pre-game warmups. "They're gonna watch him work out and hope he can go," reported Kolber. "Game-time decision." If Jackson is active for the game, it's really going to throw a wrench into the hopes of Cadillac Williams owners. Jackson wouldn't be a great bet for a full workload, but he'd likely start and work as the Rams' lead back.
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HacheMan · Sep 19, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson (questionable, quadriceps) acknowledged on Twitter Monday evening that his status remains uncertain for tonight's game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Not sure if I'm playing tonight. I'm heading to stadium now to see if the quad will allow me to go," S-Jax wrote. "I've been waiting a long time for this moment. But more importantly I have to be smart about the season. All that said, I'm ready to ball." Jackson's status will be determined during a pre-game workout in front of the medical staff. He's a true game-time decision.
Sep. 19 - 5:33 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steven Jackson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 20, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson (quad) is considered "day to day" heading into Week 3.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Rams are "hopeful" that their feature back will play, and Jackson has said that he "expects to be back" to face the Ravens. He could be headed for another game-time decision, so owners should have alternatives lined up just in case.
Sep. 20 - 4:38 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St. Louis Rams on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 21, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo conceded Wednesday that he's "unsure" of Steven Jackson's (quad) status for Week 3.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Spags reiterated that Jackson is "day to day," but it doesn't sound like he's a lock to play against the Ravens. With Cadillac Williams (hamstring) also banged up, Jerious Norwood could be in line for a significant number of snaps.
Sep. 21 - 3:15 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 22, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson (quad) returned to a limited practice on Thurdsay.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jackson got in a few reps with the first-team offense, but Jerious Norwood and Quinn Porter handled the majority of the workload. The Rams are still classifying S-Jax as a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Ravens. Check back Friday afternoon for an update on his status.
Sep. 22 - 4:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 25, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson (quadriceps) is active for Week 3 against the Ravens.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

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Sep. 25 - 2:31 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 26, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Rams plan to give Steven Jackson (quad) a bigger workload in Week 4 after he carried the ball just four times in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>HC Steve Spagnuolo confirmed Monday that Jackson did not suffer a setback, so it appears his limited use was mostly a result of the Rams trying to protect him in a blowout. Jackson likely still won't be in for a full complement of snaps against the Redskins this week, and will be facing a run defense that's allowed just 168 yards through its first two games.
Sep. 26 - 3:41 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St. Louis Rams on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 28, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson (quad) was limited in Rams practice Wednesday, but took more reps than he has in the last two weeks.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He's "getting close to full speed," confirmed coach Steve Spagnuolo. S-Jax played in Week 3, though his touches were curtailed after St. Louis fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter. He's set up for a much bigger Week 4 workload.
Sep. 28 - 4:26 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Rams on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 29, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jackson is confident that he will have a heavier workload this week than last. "Absolutely," Jackson said. "I'm definitely hoping that last week to this week will change drastically in my playing time. ... I'm definitely preparing myself to be out there quite a bit." S-Jax is a high-risk RB2 as Rotoworld's No. 25 fantasy back for Week 4.
Sep. 29 - 4:05 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 3, 2011

Steven Jackson - RB - Rams </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Steven Jackson made it through Sunday's loss to the Redskins without aggravating his quadriceps injury.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jackson was limited to three second-half carries, but it was because the Rams were trailing by more than two scores until late in the fourth quarter. S-Jax appeared to be running with his typical burst and power, and should be at or near 100 percent health when the Rams return from their Week 5 bye.
Oct. 3 - 11:04 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>