Justin Jackson Fantasy

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson is doubtful due to his lingering calf injury. While Jackson is officially listed as doubtful, he hasn't practiced all week, and the team is welcoming back Melvin Gordon after his absence, so there's no real pressure to get Jackson out on the field. Even if he were to play, Jackson would be relegated to being the team's No. 3 running back at best, and he wouldn't carry any fantasy value at all. Jackson wasn't terribly impressive during Gordon's holdout, so his value is likely cratered for the rest of this season unless injuries strike LA's backfield as well.

Oct. 5th • 10:15 AM

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (calf) is dealing with a calf strain that could keep him out a few weeks. Jackson was shaping up as a nice RB3/flex option this week against the lowly Dolphins, but he injured himself in practice on Thursday and has already been ruled out for this Sunday. He's currently in a walking boot and could miss multiple games. With Melvin Gordon ending his contract holdout this week and likely returning to the lead-back role in Week 5, Jackson's fantasy value is basically all but dried up. Expect Troymaine Pope to serve as the No. 3 behind Gordon and Austin Ekeler next weekend. Jackson can be safely dropped in most leagues.

Sep. 27th • 5:24 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back), running back Justin Jackson (calf), tight end Virgil Green (groin) and kicker Michael Badgley (groin) have all been ruled out for Week 4 against the Dolphins. With Williams out and Travis Benjamin (hip) doubtful to play, Keenan Allen, Dontrelle Inman and Geremy Davis will fill out three-receiver sets. Allen should continue to be peppered with targets all game, although Inman has some sleeper appeal in deep leagues and DFS. Melvin Gordon is unlikely to be active after just ending his holdout, so Austin Ekeler will handle a gigantic workload in a great matchup. He's an elite RB1 in his last week as the lead back. Badgley has yet to play this year and is well off the fantasy radar. Ty Long will continue to handle kicking duties, but he's still not fantasy relevant even in a game in which the Chargers should put up plenty of points.

Sep. 27th • 2:48 PM