Steven Jackson Fantasy 2007

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

The Rams want Steven Jackson to catch 60-70 balls this season after he caught 90 in 2006.

St. Louis believes that with all the new weaponry added this offseason, Jackson won't have to take on such a big load in the receiving game. He still should remain a top-three pick in points-per-reception leagues. Apr. 5 - 5:34 p.m. ET

Source: stlouisrams.com

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	Rams' Jackson out with partially torn groin
	Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Sep. 24
	Steven Jackson will miss at least Week 4 with a partial tear of his groin. Jackson's injury was revealed by coach Scott Linehan on Monday. Rookie Brian Leonard will get the bulk of the carries for St. Louis until Jackson returns. It's uncertain how long Jackson will be out, but torn groins usually mean multiple weeks of rehab. Linehan called Jackson "week to week."

[winkyduck]

drafted him #2 overall even though i had my doubts about doing so

in our league if we put him on IR he must miss 3 GAMES - have no clue what to do but have till friday to decide

[lupus]

Damn.
First Jacobs, now Jackson

[Hache Man]

	Rams rule out Steven Jackson for Week 6
	Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Oct. 8 - 6:19 p.m. ET
	Steven Jackson (groin) has been ruled out for Week 6. This will be his third consecutive missed game; the initial timetable for Jackson was at least two-to-three weeks. That he's been ruled out so quickly for Week 6 doesn't bode well for Jackson's chances to play in Week 7. Rookie Brian Leonard will get another start, this week against Baltimore. Source: Belleville News-Democrat

[winkyduck]

good - we need him to sit 1 more week

we picked up leonard in our league and in our league IF you put a player on IR he MUST remain on IR for 3 games even if he comes back earlier and since he has to remain on IR one more week i didn't want to see him come back this week since Marshawn Lynch has a BYE for us meaning we have to play Leonard. now who the other RB is - either Ladell Betts or Dominic Rhodes

[Hache Man]

	Report: Jackson may be out until Week 10
	Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Oct. 11 - 4:47 p.m. ET
	The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports Steven Jackson (groin tear) may be out until Week 10. At 0-5, the Rams may avoid risking Jackson by using him before their Week 9 bye. Although Jackson did some running on the side Wednesday, beat reporter Bill Coats writes that the running back's return is "far from imminent." Brian Leonard has an unfavorable matchup against Baltimore this Sunday, but things get easier at Seattle and versus Cleveland prior to the off week. Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

Rams coach Scott Linehan said Monday that Steven Jackson only has a "very outside chance" of playing in Week 7 at Seattle.

Look for rookie Brian Leonard to get another start in a much more favorable matchup than he saw in Week 6 against Baltimore. A report last week said the struggling Rams may hold Jackson out through their Week 9 bye. Oct. 15

Source: Belleville News-Democrat

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

Steven Jackson (groin) took part in a non-contact practice Wednesday.

"He’s improving it looks like," Rams coach Scott Linehan said. "It’s too early to say (whether Jackson will play in Week 7). It’s a real outside chance." Jackson is still believed to be a week or two away from returning to face contact in a game. Brian Leonard is expected to start at Seattle. Oct. 17

Source: Belleville News-Democrat

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

Steven Jackson (groin) says he is "close...very close" to returning to game action, but indicates he won't play this week.

"I ran last week, I felt stellar, and, as you all know, I've just been itching to get back on the field," Jackson writes. "It'll just be a little longer." He'll probably be listed as doubtful this week. Rams coach Scott Linehan says that Jackson will not be active to serve in a backup capacity against the Seahawks. Oct. 19

Source: ESPN.com

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	Rams' Jackson likely to return in Week 8
	Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Oct. 22 - 5:59 p.m. ET
	Rams coach Scott Linehan says there is a "good chance, a really good chance" that Steven Jackson (groin) returns to face Cleveland in Week 8. Linehan has stated that Jackson won't play if he's not healthy enough to start, so it's an excellent sign that he's so confident early in the week. A full practice Wednesday would be another big step. The Rams' offense has scored only six touchdowns this year, so Jackson's return should provide a boost. Source: Belleville News-Democrat

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Steven Jackson (groin) "will play against Cleveland" in Week 8.

Coach Scott Linehan said Monday that there's a "good chance, a really good chance" that Jackson will play this week, but the newspaper seems to think that it's nearly a lock. The Rams' shaky passing game and beat up offensive line may limit Jackson's value, but don't rule him out for a big second half. Oct. 23

Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

Steven Jackson returned to contact drills at Rams practice Wednesday.

Jackson practiced in a red no-contact jersey last week and is set to start Sunday against the Browns. "I'm back," he says. "Start me this Sunday (in fantasy leagues)." Brian Leonard worked at fullback Wednesday and may see a few touches in Week 8, but Jackson figures to get the bulk of the workload. Oct. 24

Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

Steven Jackson (groin) went through a complete practice again Thursday.
He should be in all fantasy lineups for Sunday's game against the Browns. Oct. 25 - 3:50 p.m. ET
Source: Belleville News-Democrat

[Hache Man]

Wow...............

	Rams' Jackson has bulging disk in back
	Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Oct. 29
	Steven Jackson has a bulging disk in his back. His status for the Rams' next game in Week 10 is uncertain. Scott Linehan said the injury is treatable. The AP thought Scott Linehan was optimistic, but his quotes don't sound great. "It’s good timing that we had a bye this week for (Jackson)," Linehan said. "He certainly wouldn’t be able to play this week ... The prognosis is nornally pretty good in getting back in a few weeks." Brian Leonard will remain on-call. Source: Belleville News Democrat

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	Steven Jackson expected to play in Week 10
	Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Nov. 5
	Steven Jackson (groin, back) missed Rams practice Monday, but coach Scott Linehan says he expects Jackson to play in Week 10 at New Orleans. St. Louis is coming back from a bye week, so there would be no reason to push Jackson through a Monday workout. "Steven looks good," Linehan said. "He feels a lot better. Having some time off and being able to calm that down a little bit was real good for him. He did some conditioning today, and we’ll start him back in with some light work on Wednesday." Source: Belleville News-Democrat

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	Steven Jackson practices, on pace to start
	Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Nov. 7
	Steven Jackson (groin, back) returned to a full-speed practice Wednesday. Jackson is on track to start against New Orleans' surprisingly stout run defense. The Rams also returned OL Brett Romberg (sprained ankles) to the lineup. Romberg, who began the year at center, will replace Richie Incognito (knee) at right guard. Andy McCollum will man the pivot position. All the line shuffling considered, Jackson remains a solid RB2 play in Week 10. Source: Belleville News-Democrat

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

Steven Jackson (back) participated in a complete workout Thursday.

Jackson was limited Wednesday. He'll likely be called probable on Friday. Nov. 8 - 4:01 p.m. ET

Source: Belleville News-Democrat

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

Steven Jackson (back, groin) worked fully again Friday and is listed as probable to start against the Saints.

"I thought he got more and more comfortable as the week went on," Rams head coach Scott Linehan said of Jackson. "He looked like himself all week." Jackson isn't expected to get his normal 25-30 touches on Sunday, but 18-25 should easily work as far as Jackson being a quality RB2 start. Nov. 9 - 2:34 p.m. ET

Source: Belleville News-Democrat

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Steven Jackson - RB - Rams

RB Steven Jackson (back) said he "felt good" during the Rams Week 10 win.
Jackson was expected to see limited touches, but finished with 22 carries and five receptions. It is good to see he can handle the heavy workload and Jackson could be in line for a big day against the Niners in Week 11. Nov. 13 - 12:08 p.m. ET

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	Rams: Jackson to be offensive centerpiece
	Steven Jackson - RB - STL - Jan. 6 - 10:57 a.m. ET
	Coach Scott Linehan intends to make Steven Jackson the "centerpiece" of the Rams' offense in 2008. It's not a bad idea considering the Rams' receivers are aging, Isaac Bruce may not be back, and Jackson is their best player. Jackson's diminished role in the passing game in 2007 was perplexing. He's entering a contract year, so St. Louis could be open to signing Jackson long term this offseason. Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch