Chad Jackson (1 Viewer)

[Otter]

CBS is reporting that Chad Jackson is starting opposite Doug Gabriel today. I've also read that D. Graham is out. Looks like NE won't use too many 2-TE sets today. Both Ben Watson and Chad Jackson could have nice games today at Buffalo. My guess is that C. Jackson will be a popular waiver wire addition next week. Get him now.

 

[beto]

CBS is reporting that Chad Jackson is starting opposite Doug Gabriel today. I've also read that D. Graham is out. Looks like NE won't use too many 2-TE sets today. Both Ben Watson and Chad Jackson could have nice games today at Buffalo. My guess is that C. Jackson will be a popular waiver wire addition next week. Get him now.

I just traded him.

 

[3C's]

Dangit. Now I have to decide between him and Cothcery for my bye week filler. I was hoping to pick up Jackson next week and let him ride the bench until he started making some noise. I really should pick him up now though. It would be great to have a NE wr help me beat a big time Pats fan.

 

[3C's]

I haven't been able to find anything saying Jackson is starting. Just that he's playing and "progressing".

 

[JohnnyU]

Source - Football Diehards

As Boston Herald staff writer John Tomase reported, Doug Gabriel stopped in mid-sentence to stare at rookie wide receiver Chad Jackson.

"Just look at that man," Gabriel said as the rookie walked by. "Look at him. He's a physical freak."

At 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, Gabriel is no smurf. But he's a string bean compared to the chiseled Jackson, a 6-1, 215-pounder who looks like he's still growing.

Now, as Tomase suggested, it would be nice to see production matching the 21-year-old's physique.

Jackson has been playing catch-up since a nagging hamstring injury sidelined him for virtually all of training camp, but he has accumulated valuable practice time in recent weeks and could be nearing his breakout performance.

"Just getting on the field has been a big stride," said veteran wideout Troy Brown. "He missed most of training camp. Just getting out there is progress."

The Patriots visit the Bills today, and for the first time all season, Jackson's name isn't on the injury report. Head coach Bill Belichick said Jackson is not limited to certain formations or sets. He's theoretically available for anything in the playbook, a step forward from earlier in the season.

"There are certain things that by game plan are set up one way or another, but there isn't anything that (we'd say), ‘He can't do this. He can't do that,'" Belichick said. "Just because we have Kevin Faulk in on a running play doesn't mean [Corey] Dillon or [Laurence] Maroney can't do it. It's the same thing at receiver."

Jackson has four catches for 51 yards and a touchdown so far. He was inactive for two of the first three games, and dropped the only pass thrown his way in Week 5 against the Dolphins.

His most promising performance came in Week 2 against the Jets, when he caught a pair of passes for 42 yards and a score. He also broke behind the defense for a would-be 50-yard touchdown that bounced off his hands.

Jackson only has two catches since then, though, and is anxious to deliver on his potential.

"I think he's doing OK," Brown said. "He's a big, strong receiver who's learning. He's coming along like a typical rookie. He's going to make mistakes and he's going to make some plays."

It's not unusual to see rookies -- even those who avoid the kind of nagging injury that thwarted Jackson's progress early on -- start getting the hang of their offenses this time of year.

My guess Jackson is ready to start making more big plays than mistakes -- as I predicted in my Oct. 6 SI.com Fantasy Notebook.

 

[Otter]

I haven't been able to find anything saying Jackson is starting. Just that he's playing and "progressing".

Per CBS...News: Patriots rookie WR Chad Jackson has been slowed by a hamstring injury, but has moved into the starting lineup alongside WR Doug Gabriel. The Patriots believe Jackson will blossom into their best receiver.Analysis: Fantasy owners should consider Jackson an eventual waiver-wire addition and a must-own in deeper dynasty leagues. Eventually, he should develop into a quality contributor for the Patriots, though that may not materialize until 2007.Take it for what it is worth. The info from CBS isn't always the most accurate.

 

[tombonneau]

Starting WR is kind of irrelelvent in NE. I think CJ actually started last weeks game. All the WRs are going to get looks in various formations.

The key is not whether he starts but whether he knows enough of the playbook to be involved in a higher % of passing plays.

As a Pats homer, I'm hearing that he is getting closer to this scenario and he could make an impact this week. If its rainy & messy in Buffalo, that always favors the passing game, so CJ could be a good start.

To those who said Pats will run less 2TE sets bc Graham is out, I don't believe this will be true. Instead, expect to see more of rookies Dave Thomas & Garret Mills.

 

[3C's]

I haven't been able to find anything saying Jackson is starting. Just that he's playing and "progressing".

Per CBS...News: Patriots rookie WR Chad Jackson has been slowed by a hamstring injury, but has moved into the starting lineup alongside WR Doug Gabriel. The Patriots believe Jackson will blossom into their best receiver.Analysis: Fantasy owners should consider Jackson an eventual waiver-wire addition and a must-own in deeper dynasty leagues. Eventually, he should develop into a quality contributor for the Patriots, though that may not materialize until 2007.Take it for what it is worth. The info from CBS isn't always the most accurate.

Of course starting doesn't matter anyway. Number of snaps does. Even if he doesn't "start", he could see significant snaps. If he's as good as we think he is he could start to make some noise towards the end of the year. He has to be the best option for Brady, right? <- me thinking out loud.

 

[hpnepon]

Starting WR is kind of irrelelvent in NE. I think CJ actually started last weeks game. All the WRs are going to get looks in various formations.The key is not whether he starts but whether he knows enough of the playbook to be involved in a higher % of passing plays.As a Pats homer, I'm hearing that he is getting closer to this scenario and he could make an impact this week. If its rainy & messy in Buffalo, that always favors the passing game, so CJ could be a good start.To those who said Pats will run less 2TE sets bc Graham is out, I don't believe this will be true. Instead, expect to see more of rookies Dave Thomas & Garret Mills.

isn't messy and rainy more of an indication to a bad day of passing? not being a jerk, just trying to decide on CJ and i was confident in benching him untill you said passing should be the focus in the rain.

 

[3C's]

Starting WR is kind of irrelelvent in NE. I think CJ actually started last weeks game. All the WRs are going to get looks in various formations.The key is not whether he starts but whether he knows enough of the playbook to be involved in a higher % of passing plays.As a Pats homer, I'm hearing that he is getting closer to this scenario and he could make an impact this week. If its rainy & messy in Buffalo, that always favors the passing game, so CJ could be a good start.To those who said Pats will run less 2TE sets bc Graham is out, I don't believe this will be true. Instead, expect to see more of rookies Dave Thomas & Garret Mills.

isn't messy and rainy more of an indication to a bad day of passing? not being a jerk, just trying to decide on CJ and i was confident in benching him untill you said passing should be the focus in the rain.

usually depends on how messy and raining it is. If it's a little slick and not a downpour it gives the wr a better chance. He knows where he's going. Defenders sometimes slip trying to make cuts to cover.

 

[JohnnyU]

I'm starting him today in one league, along with Gabriel. Due to bye week blues I'm toast anyway, so I might as well take some chances (not that anyone cares, lol). Let's hope the rain helps the WRs, and the wind doesn't pick up. GO BRADY !!! Now go out there and have a 400 yd day

 

[tombonneau]

What they said. Moderate rain aids the passing game as QB & WRs are at advantage vs. DB due to the fact they know where they are going and quick cuts might cause a DB to slip and also impacts their closing speed.

If wind picks up, that obv. hurts the accuracy of downfield passing game.

 

[Kleck]

Starting WR is kind of irrelelvent in NE. I think CJ actually started last weeks game. All the WRs are going to get looks in various formations.The key is not whether he starts but whether he knows enough of the playbook to be involved in a higher % of passing plays.As a Pats homer, I'm hearing that he is getting closer to this scenario and he could make an impact this week. If its rainy & messy in Buffalo, that always favors the passing game, so CJ could be a good start.To those who said Pats will run less 2TE sets bc Graham is out, I don't believe this will be true. Instead, expect to see more of rookies Dave Thomas & Garret Mills.

isn't messy and rainy more of an indication to a bad day of passing? not being a jerk, just trying to decide on CJ and i was confident in benching him untill you said passing should be the focus in the rain.

usually depends on how messy and raining it is. If it's a little slick and not a downpour it gives the wr a better chance. He knows where he's going. Defenders sometimes slip trying to make cuts to cover.

I'll second this post. Been watching great passing games outside in the northwest at the University of Washington since the 70s.

 

[3C's]

Dangit. Now I have to decide between him and Cothcery for my bye week filler. I was hoping to pick up Jackson next week and let him ride the bench until he started making some noise. I really should pick him up now though. It would be great to have a NE wr help me beat a big time Pats fan this week.

Gonna do it. It's a for fun league anyway. Come on Chad. 100 and a td would be so good for some smack talk.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

lol I have two "sexy" pics to choose from

J norwood and c jackson. 'm thinking chad, as Pitt d is too dope.

 

[3C's]

Dangit. Now I have to decide between him and Cothcery for my bye week filler. I was hoping to pick up Jackson next week and let him ride the bench until he started making some noise. I really should pick him up now though. It would be great to have a NE wr help me beat a big time Pats fan this week.

Gonna do it. It's a for fun league anyway. Come on Chad. 100 and a td would be so good for some smack talk.

:( Bad move. Oh well, all in fun. Hate losing though. Gonna suck if that move is the difference.