Fred Jackson (1 Viewer)

[Luke Skywalker]

Drafted Charles as my RB1, but I was lucky enough to have Fred Jackson as my flex so he's moved up to RB2 and he's outproducing my other back Michael Turner. Never dreamed I would be getting this kind of production from an 8th round pick.

Curious what homers think Jackson is capable of long-term. Is this a sell-high?

 

[glong989]

I don't think he's a sell high as you likely wont be able to get the value that he is actually worth due to his lack of name recognition. He's playing like a true RB1 but is not viewed as one by many.

I think he will be fine for the long haul and will continue to get plenty of action. He came on strong at the end of last season so it's not that big of a surprise to me that he's able to do this - especially in an offense that opposing teams have several weapons to account for and Fitz playing well.

 

[Shutout]

Owned FJAX for 3-4 years now (whenver Lynch came in). I traded Lynch and kept FJAX last year after Spiller was drafted as I had an idea that Lynch would be moved and I believed FJAX would do better than Spiller.

So, yes, I'm a believer. He is a really good back that no one ever seems to give credit to. With that being said though, I've watched a lot of him the past few years and I think he is playing above what he should be. The Bills line still isn't very good and they have found themselves in some odd situaitons so far.

My expectations is that in the next few weeks, he will look more like a RB2 and by the end of the year may slow some more still. He hasn't been worn out or run to death but I find it hard to think he can maintain this clip at his age and not being used as a back carrying this kind of a load for an entire season.

I actually plan to trade him during all these bye weeks to someone in need. I think that will be a good return at that point.