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Running Back Rank: #15
Overall: #22
Jackson enjoyed his seventh straight 1,000-yard season. He continues to be the workhorse back in the Rams' offense. He was banged up some throughout the year but missed just a game and had 300-plus touches once again. Jackson had four 100-yard games and averaged 4.4 yards per carry, which tied the second highest total of his career. He did score just six touchdowns, though, which was a disappointment. But the entire Rams' offense was a mess, struggling to score every game. It is pretty amazing Jackson managed just fewer than 1,500 total yards considering how bad the Rams played. His workload has been very heavy as the Rams lead back (2,138 carries in eight seasons). He also gets a lot of work in the passing game, catching 40-plus passes four straight seasons. Even with a new coaching regime in place, Jackson should be the focal point of the offense. You do have to wonder how much he has left with his heavy workload and age (turns 29 before season starts). Plus, he usually gets nicked from time to time. Jackson is the complete package at running back. He has enough speed to break a play to the outside but also isn't afraid to run over a would-be tackler. Jackson is as big as some linebackers, making him a scary proposition for defenses.
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Jackson should be better than last season but remains an injury risk at his age. The new coaching staff should help his touchdown numbers and overall production. As long as he can stay healthy, he can approach double-digit touchdowns and top 1,500 total yards. Consider him a low-end No. 1 or top No. 2 fantasy back. |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson has not asked the team for a new deal, according to team officials. Jackson has two years left on his current contract and is due to make $7 million in both 2012 and 2013. Sources familiar with Jackson said he does not have a problem with his current contract. |
| Fantasy Impact: Who knows what is going on here? We would expect Jackson back with the Rams in 2012, though. |
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| The St. Louis Rams are not looking to trade RB Steven Jackson, according to sources. |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson said he would have no issue if the team selects Alabama RB Trent Richardson in the NFL Draft. 'The Rams are going to do what's best for the Rams,' Jackson said. 'I understand that. It's a business.' |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson is excited that head coach Jeff Fisher has been hired by the organization. 'This is my fourth head coach, I've had two interims,' Jackson said. 'Now that I have confirmation that Jeff is going to be the guy, I'm very excited. I've only heard good things about him. Now I'm jumping for joy.' |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson rushed for 103 yards on 23 carries against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jackson really played well against a good defense. He is having a nice season despite the Rams being awful. |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson rushed for 71 yards on 18 carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. He also caught nine passes for 72 yards in the game. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jackson had a good overall game, doing it as both a rusher and receiver. He flashed his big-game potential in this one. |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson said following Week 14 that the constant lineup shuffling along the offensive line is a main reason for the offense's struggles. 'It's hard to win in this league when you're constantly shuffling the offensive line. You don't have any chemistry there,' Jackson said. 'When you're shuffling a lineup, trying to get guys to do things and when you have to go back to Week 1 stuff, coaching that up, it stalls you from trying to move forward.' |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson carried 20 times for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Week 14 game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Dec. 12, and he added three receptions for 60 yards. The rushing TD was Jackson's first in six games dating back to Week 8 when he found the end zone twice. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jackson was the bright spot for the offense. He is a solid No. 2 in this offense. |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. Last season, he posted 129 rushing yards with two scores, and he added 86 receiving yards, in the two games. Jackson has four career 100-yard rushing yards against the 49ers, but he hasn't accomplished the feat since Week 16 of the 2008 season. The 49ers rank first against the run this season, allowing just 75.5 yards per game, and they haven't given up a rushing TD this year. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jackson isn't a great play this week in a very tough matchup. If you have better options, go with them. |
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| St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson had 15 carries for 42 yards in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks, and he added three receptions for 19 yards. Jackson came in with three straight 100-yard rushing performances. His 42 rushing yards were the fewest since Week 3. |
| Fantasy Impact: Jackson had little room to run with the Seahawks stacking the line. |
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Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings.
Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings.
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