Justin Jackson Fantasy

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent running back Justin Jackson to an undisclosed deal on Monday. In his fourth NFL season in 2021, Jackson finished with a career-high 68 carries for 364 yards (5.4 yards per carry) and two touchdowns and added 22 catches for 178 yards on 25 targets in 14 games (two starts) for the Los Angeles Chargers behind bell-cow back Austin Ekeler. The 26-year-old will have to learn a completely new offense with training camp having already started last week, but he'll provide the Lions with valuable depth behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams. Jackson is unlikely to have much fantasy value in 2022 unless Swift and Williams miss time with injuries.

Aug. 1st • 6:22 PM

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson took a backseat with Austin Ekeler returning in a Week 17 victory against the Denver Broncos. Despite playing second fiddle, the Chargers had a sizable lead for much of the game and Jackson was able to pick up 41 yards on 12 carries. He also caught all three of his targets for 20 yards. The veteran was a savior for many managers in Week 16 and he remains one of the more valuable insurance policies entering the final game of the season versus the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 18.

Jan. 2nd • 8:19 PM

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson started in Week 16 versus the Houston Texans with Austin Ekeler inactive and came through in a big way for his fantasy managers. The veteran saw 11 carries for 64 yards and a touchdown and he also chipped in with eight receptions for 98 yards. The touchdown was his first in three years, and fantasy managers that insured Ekeler with Jackson had no reason to complain about the end result. It's become clear that Jackson is the No. 2 running back behind Ekeler and should be rostered in all formats. Ekeler is expected to return in Week 17 versus the Denver Broncos, though, and will be an RB1 in that contest, but Jackson will be one of the top insurance policies for the stretch run.

Dec. 26th • 7:11 PM