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What's wrong with Vincent Jackson? (1 Viewer)

solorca

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He has missed practice two days in a row and is listed as questionable, but I haven't really heard that much about him. Is there anything that the homers can offer? Everything I've read suggests that he'll still play, but that's the extent of the news I've been able to find.

 
Iirc norv takes it easy on his star players with practices. I bet he practices tomorrow. I wouldnt be too concerned.

 
From rotoworld:

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, there is "legit concern" over Vincent Jackson (abdomen) and Malcom Floyd (groin) after they missed practice the past two days. The Chargers are optimistic that both receivers will play Sunday against the Dolphins, but owners will want to make sure to check V-Jax's practice status late Friday afternoon. Coach Norv Turner admitted that both players "couldn't have practiced today if we wanted them to." Turner does expect them to return to limited practices on Friday, in which case Jackson should be kept in fantasy lineups as a WR2.

Which sucks for me because he's my WR1.

 
Beat writers are saying that VJax (along with Mathews and Floyd) are practicing. I'm sure we'll know more about how much they practiced, but they are at least limited.

 
NewsRecent NewsVincent Jackson (abdomen) returned to Chargers practice Friday.There was some mid-week concern about Jackson's availability, but his return to team drills indicates V-Jax will play and start against the Dolphins. It's worth noting that the national media never made a big deal of Jackson's missed practices. The Fins have been horrible in the back end this year, ranking 29th against the pass and generating four sacks in three games. Sep 30 - 3:07 PMSource: Kevin Acee on Twitter
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None of these cowards want to play with that stiff, Rivers. Man, he is screwing up our big $ league.

 
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I have 2 teams this year, and VJax is my WR1 on both of them. I didn't worry much about this injury last week, but I have to say I am getting extremely worried now. My biggest fear here is that this is going to end up being the dreaded "sports hernia". It seems like he is practicing just enough to be able to play. I'm no doctor and I have no inside info, but I've followed sports my whole life and I can't remember very many abdominal injuries that have lingered yet enabled a player to still play through them. I sure hope I'm wrong, but like I said, I'm seriously worried right now. :unsure:

 
Even if it's a sports hernia, he will gut it out to make sure he gets paid this off season--beast mode tomorrow!!

 
I am starting to think that I want to unload Jackson after a good game and while he still seems to be healthy. I read a post a few weeks ago in another thread (I think the Jackson v Wallace discussion) where a previous owner over the last several years commented that Jackson is often banged up and will play in half a game and get pulled. I'm starting to feel that and with the 'abdominal injury' I'm thinking now is a good time to sell high. I just can't figure out what good value would be for him... Is a RB2 too little, too much?

 
'sirfumblesalot said:
I am starting to think that I want to unload Jackson after a good game and while he still seems to be healthy. I read a post a few weeks ago in another thread (I think the Jackson v Wallace discussion) where a previous owner over the last several years commented that Jackson is often banged up and will play in half a game and get pulled. I'm starting to feel that and with the 'abdominal injury' I'm thinking now is a good time to sell high. I just can't figure out what good value would be for him... Is a RB2 too little, too much?
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Reports say it is a leg muscle bothering him. Why would I sell when he has only 1 week before his bye to heal up and get it right?
 
Any reports about his prospects for this week? Considering he came back into the game, I would think that he would play...but with the bye week looming, they may want to sit him down.

For selfish reasons, I really need him to play.

 
'the spanker said:
'sirfumblesalot said:
I am starting to think that I want to unload Jackson after a good game and while he still seems to be healthy. I read a post a few weeks ago in another thread (I think the Jackson v Wallace discussion) where a previous owner over the last several years commented that Jackson is often banged up and will play in half a game and get pulled. I'm starting to feel that and with the 'abdominal injury' I'm thinking now is a good time to sell high. I just can't figure out what good value would be for him... Is a RB2 too little, too much?
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Reports say it is a leg muscle bothering him. Why would I sell when he has only 1 week before his bye to heal up and get it right?
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I guess I'm framing this in the context of my situation; I'm fairly stacked at WR and could use a RB2. Of the guys that I have I feel like Jackson could yield me the most and I'm most comfortable giving him up (I'm in a keeper league so I don't want to give up guys like AJ Green and Denarius Moore). Maybe I'm overthinking it but while I do think he'll have big games, I don't know if he will live up to his pre-draft ranking (top 10 WR). If I could pick up a top 15 RB I think I'd move him.I'm just trying to get some thoughts on what an equivalent RB value would be for those like me thinking about trading him away.
 
'sirfumblesalot said:
'the spanker said:
'sirfumblesalot said:
I am starting to think that I want to unload Jackson after a good game and while he still seems to be healthy. I read a post a few weeks ago in another thread (I think the Jackson v Wallace discussion) where a previous owner over the last several years commented that Jackson is often banged up and will play in half a game and get pulled. I'm starting to feel that and with the 'abdominal injury' I'm thinking now is a good time to sell high. I just can't figure out what good value would be for him... Is a RB2 too little, too much?
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Reports say it is a leg muscle bothering him. Why would I sell when he has only 1 week before his bye to heal up and get it right?
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I guess I'm framing this in the context of my situation; I'm fairly stacked at WR and could use a RB2. Of the guys that I have I feel like Jackson could yield me the most and I'm most comfortable giving him up (I'm in a keeper league so I don't want to give up guys like AJ Green and Denarius Moore). Maybe I'm overthinking it but while I do think he'll have big games, I don't know if he will live up to his pre-draft ranking (top 10 WR). If I could pick up a top 15 RB I think I'd move him.I'm just trying to get some thoughts on what an equivalent RB value would be for those like me thinking about trading him away.
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I think that if you're in a keeper league, you're better off keeping Jackson, I think his ceiling and production will be much higher and more reliable than Moore's. Moore is stuck in Oakland with Ford and DHB in the mix, his role is not really well defined for the foreseeable future. However, Jackson's role will be: either he stays as the key receiver for Rivers for a long time, or he gets paid to be the man somewhere else. Anyway, this past week, you just saw what he could do with 3 targets in a matter of minutes. Essentially, this was a game where he got pulled early and performed as WR7 in standard scoring for the week. I'd take that all day long.
 
Missed practice again today. It's looking like a difficult situation this weekend with him most likely being listed as Questionable and playing in the 4:00 game. Personally, I'm going to have to go with Manningham in the early game so I can hedge my bet on whoever starts between Jackson and Crabtree.

 
'FGITLOTR said:
He didn't practice last Thursday either, so his availability for tomorrow's practice will make my decision
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That was my plan too, but with a bye week coming up, I think the chances are more likely of him missing if he is a risk to get hurt more. If he does play, I think you have to start him, but there is the risk that he will be pulled early. 100 yards in one quarter was nice, but you can't expect that if he's limited and playing against Champ Bailey.
 
Probable this week according to Schefter. Apparently Turner is saying that he will play "at least as many snaps as last week".

 
From Rotoworld

"Chargers coach Norv Turner confirmed Friday that he expects Vincent Jackson (hamstring/abdomen, questionable) to play Sunday at Denver.

Turner also envisions V-Jax playing "at least" the 22 snaps Jackson saw in Week 4, when he racked up 108 yards and a touchdown. Jackson is impossible to sit whenever he's active, even if he's slated for a difficult matchup with Champ Bailey. It's worth noting that Bailey hasn't played since Week 1 due to a hamstring strain and it's unclear what kind of game shape Denver's shutdown corner is in. V-Jax is our 11th-ranked receiver play in Week 5."

 
'solorca said:
That was my plan too, but with a bye week coming up, I think the chances are more likely of him missing if he is a risk to get hurt more. If he does play, I think you have to start him, but there is the risk that he will be pulled early. 100 yards in one quarter was nice, but you can't expect that if he's limited and playing against Champ Bailey.
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And there's the rub.
 
Okay, let's talk about who we are contemplating starting over VJax this weekend. I'm leaning towards starting Nate Washington against the Steelers.

 
'FGITLOTR said:
Okay, let's talk about who we are contemplating starting over VJax this weekend. I'm leaning towards starting Nate Washington against the Steelers.
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I don't like that Turner said he will play at least as many snaps as last week. I have him in now but may go with Julio Jones and Stevie Johnson instead.
 
He was injured last week and went off with little effort... little has changed. He went today.

I say your dumb if you dont start him.

 
I think he is a must start, but I do understand the concern. He barely played after the first quarter, and 108 yards and a touchdown isn't likely in one quarter against champ Bailey.

 
Very frustrating. I'm so worried about the injury i'm considering starting AJ Green over him, or maybe even Harvin because of the storm expected in Jacksonville.

 
'FGITLOTR said:
Okay, let's talk about who we are contemplating starting over VJax this weekend. I'm leaning towards starting Nate Washington against the Steelers.
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why? do we have the same roster?
 
I have the relative luxury of plugging in Decker if Vjax is a no-go as he plays in the same game. I actually would probably selfishly prefer he rests up and then comes back strong after their bye.

 
'Silver & Black said:
Very frustrating. I'm so worried about the injury i'm considering starting AJ Green over him, or maybe even Harvin because of the storm expected in Jacksonville.
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You're thinking of benching Vincent Jackson for that talentless bum in Cincinnati or Harvin against the shutdown Cardinals secondary?!?!?! You're crazy! :sarcasm:Note: If you were being facetious in your post, I apologize for misreading it.
 
'shnikies said:
'Silver & Black said:
Very frustrating. I'm so worried about the injury i'm considering starting AJ Green over him, or maybe even Harvin because of the storm expected in Jacksonville.
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You're thinking of benching Vincent Jackson for that talentless bum in Cincinnati or Harvin against the shutdown Cardinals secondary?!?!?! You're crazy! :sarcasm:Note: If you were being facetious in your post, I apologize for misreading it.
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LOL.I love Green, thats why I drafted him. But I don't think he's at V-Jax's level quite yet as far as fantasy numbers go yet. And I also like Harvin. All indications are that he will start putting up better numbers< but be honest, he hasn't exactly been lighting it up. Nor has McNabb.....
 
What's the verdict here? Anyone sitting him and if so, for who?

I've got crabtree as an option.

 
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I am starting him, but I have a bad feeling I am going to end up with about 2 catches and 35 yards to show for it.

 
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