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Rashad Jennings Proving Feature Back Ability: Fantasy Implications

Rashad Jennings continues to have a strong showing in preseason play for the Jaguars. We break down the fantasy implications.

August 23, 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs for a gain against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-US PRESSWIRE
August 23, 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs for a gain against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-US PRESSWIRE
August 23, 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs for a gain against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-US PRESSWIRE

With Maurice Jones-Drew still holding out, Rashad Jennings continues to receive plenty of work as the No. 1 running back in Jacksonville. In his matchup with the Ravens, Jennings rushed for 57 yards on 13 carries, averaging 4.4 yards per touch.

Analysis: Jennings now has 175 yards on 36 carries this preseason, giving him an impressive 4.86 yards per carry through three games. If though experts believe an agreement will be reached soon, every day is a new chapter in the Jones-Drew/Shahid Khan saga, so there's really no telling when or if the league's leading rusher from 2011 will return to action. Even if MJD makes his way back soon, Jennings has made enough of an impression to potentially see more carries come his way. He looks ready to play the role of a feature back for the Jaguars. It all depends, though, on what happens between the Jaguars and Jones-Drew in the coming weeks.

For more on Jennings and the Jaguars, check out Big Cat Country.

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