Deon Jackson Fantasy

An increased workload was expected from Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson after Jonathan Taylor was placed on Injured Reserve due to a season-ending ankle injury. But the outlook remains bleak for Jackson, even without their All-Pro rusher. He failed to register a rushing yard but had nine receiving yards in their Week 16 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Colts may try to run the ball more against the New York Giants, a team tied for the second-worst run-stop win rate at 27 percent. However, Zack Moss may continue to get the lion's share of snaps after solid performances in Weeks 15 and 16. That said, it's best to avoid Jackson because he provides meager value in fantasy football.

Dec. 30th • 2:02 PM

Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson had three receptions for nine yards in Monday night's 20-3 loss to the Chargers. The 23-year-old failed to finish with any rushing attempts, which was surprising after his involvement last week against the Vikings. His teammates Zack Moss and Jordan Wilkins handled all the backfield carries, creating questions about his role moving forward. The offense was shut down all game, in large part because of the turnovers committed by quarterback Nick Foles. While the matchup against New York is a better one next week, it's hard to trust Jackson in your lineup, especially for those in their fantasy championships.

Dec. 27th • 8:38 AM

Indianapolis Colts running back Deon Jackson is an interesting player entering Week 16. The 23-year-old looked like the firm backup to Jonathan Taylor earlier in the season with some impressive performances in his absence. However, when Taylor went down for the season with an injury in Week 15, Jackson saw just a 32 percent snap share with 13 carries. While things may look bleak for the second-year back due to his involvement, he definitely looked better than Zack Moss out there based on efficiency. It's anybody's guess how this backfield will turn out, but Jackson certainly has a shot to have a solid performance against the Los Angeles Chargers 28th ranked run defense in Week 16. He's an RB3/Flex with upside if he sees more usage.

Dec. 22nd • 1:18 AM