Justin Jackson Fantasy

The Los Angeles Chargers remain "very high on" running back Justin Jackson. Melvin Gordon is now playing for the Broncos, so there will be more opportunity for Jackson behind Austin Ekeler moving forward. Jackson, a seventh-round pick by the Bolts in 2018, has rushed 79 times for 406 yards (5.1 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in his 20 games (one start) in two seasons for the Chargers. The soon-to-be 25-year-old also has 24 catches for 157 yards in his two years in the league. Ekeler should take over workhorse duties in this backfield with Gordon gone, but Jackson will have a role as a change-of-pace back and could be a great value pick late in fantasy drafts this fall.

Apr. 8th • 2:44 PM

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