Justin Jackson Fantasy

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that running back Justin Jackson (groin) will play in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens after missing last week's 47-42 barnburner of a win over the Cleveland Browns. The Chargers will decide between rookie Larry Rountree III and Joshua Kelley for the third running back spot on Sunday. Jackson wasn't listed on the final injury report for this weekend. The 25-year-old has played just 12.2% of the offensive snaps so far this year in four games and has only 10 carries for 22 yards while catching all six of his targets for 27 yards. Behind workhorse Austin Ekeler, no Chargers running back has standalone fantasy value.

Oct. 15th • 8:15 PM

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (groin) is listed as doubtful to play in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns after missing practice on Thursday and Friday. Jackson has operated as the No. 3 running back behind Austin Ekeler and rookie Larry Rountree III this year, so he hasn't been on the fantasy radar. In four games, he has only 10 carries for 22 yards and has caught all six of his targets for an additional 27 yards. Ekeler will remain a strong RB1 despite a tough matchup against a Browns defense that is allowing just 9.3 fantasy points per game (third-fewest) in the first four weeks. Rountree should see additional work behind Ekeler with Jackson unlikely to play.

Oct. 8th • 4:26 PM

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (groin) missed practice on Thursday with a groin injury. The veteran was a limited participant on Wednesday, so missing practice on Thursday puts his Week 5 status in doubt. Even if healthy, starting running back Austin Ekeler remains entrenched as the starter and rookie running back Larry Rountree III has been getting most of the run as the No. 2 back. Jackson can remain on waivers in all formats.

Oct. 7th • 7:31 PM