A post shared by Desean Jackson 0ne0fone. In need of a deep threat, the Rams signed Jackson to a one-year deal in the offseason. His decision to sign with the Rams reunited him with McVay, who was among Jackson's coaches with the Washington Football Team , and it served as a homecoming for the Los Angeles-born veteran who expressed an eagerness to win a Super Bowl in his hometown. But the year pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection has been used sparingly through the Rams' start, catching eight passes for yards and a touchdown.
However, Jackson's departure, coupled with rookie receiver Tutu Atwell being placed on injured reserve Tuesday as shoulder surgery ends his season, leaves the Rams thin at the position. The only remaining reserve receiver is rookie Ben Skowronek , a seventh-round pick from Notre Dame. Snead said the team was working through how to address any depth concern, whether by promoting a player or looking outside the organization.
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Jackson recorded three receptions on five targets for yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 3 win over Tampa Bay. Jackson had little involvement in the offense through the team's first two games, logging only 17 total offensive snaps. He was much more involved in Sunday's contest from a production standpoint, with his primary contribution coming on a yard touchdown catch to open the third quarter. One drive later, he recorded a yard catch to set up a touchdown for Cooper Kupp on the next play.
Jackson likely will find it difficult to see consistent targets moving forward due to the presence of Kupp, Robert Woods, Van Jefferson and Tyler Higbee, but it's clear that he remains effective in a role as a field stretcher. Jackson caught both his targets for 21 yards during Sunday's win over Chicago. He played 14 of 52 offensive snaps. The veteran speedster ranked fourth in offensive snaps among Los Angeles receivers with Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Van Jefferson all seeing more playing time.
In particular, Jefferson's larger role and yard receiving touchdown don't project favorably for Jackson's fantasy value moving forward. As a result -- and even bearing in mind Jackson's big-play potential -- it's probably best to take a wait-and-see approach in most fantasy settings.
Additionally, it's likely he remains a high-risk, high-reward asset week in and week out. Jackson has showed off his speed and reaffirmed his deep-threat potential in training camp thus far, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.
DaSilva noted that he expects Jackson to play a big role in the Los Angeles offense this season, health permitting. However, fantasy managers will probably want to keep in mind that Jackson has been limited to just eight games over the past two seasons, and the Rams also have Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Van Jefferson in the mix at wide receiver.
It's still encouraging that Jackson is quickly developing chemistry with quarterback Matthew Stafford, and the veteran wideout definitely shouldn't be written off just yet. Jackson showed the speed necessary to be a deep threat during offseason programs and is currently projected to be the No.
Multiple injuries have limited Jackson to just eight games over the past two seasons, so it's encouraging to see the speedy veteran healthy heading into the campaign.
However, while he may currently be the favorite for the No. There's potential for Jackson to revitalize his career in head coach Sean McVay's prolific offense, but he might be limited to a deep-threat role with Jefferson likely already the better fit for underneath routes.
As a result, it's probably best to take a wait-and-see approach with Jackson in most fantasy settings. After playing just eight games the past two years, Jackson signed an incentive-heavy contract with the Rams , which aligns with his inability to stay healthy.
He has the potential to fill a deep-threat role for the Los Angeles passing attack, and even factor in on special teams. However, the Rams added Atwell as both a complement and insurance policy because of his speed and ability to stretch the field.
Jackson's probably going to slide into a situational role with Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods atop the wide receiver depth chart, and Van Jefferson is likely to take a step forward in his second season. The Los Angeles native will play for his hometown team, providing a proven deep threat for new Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. DeSean Jackson just officially became the newest member of the Los Angeles Rams after putting pen to paper.
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