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Steven Jackson, Jacquizz Rodgers both struggle again for fantasy owners

The two running backs have had a rough go of it the last few weeks. We break down the fantasy implications.

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In the three games they've both been on the field since the free-agent acquisition's return, longtime Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers and newcomer Steven Jackson have combined for barely 130 yards. That's two players, three games, 132 yards, three losses. That trend continued Sunday in the Falcons' 33-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Rodgers ran the ball only three times, for 31 yards, Sunday. He also caught five passes for 28 yards. Jackson, meanwhile, rushed the ball nine times for only 11 yards. He caught three passes, but only gained nine yards there. Neither guy has gotten into the end zone since the team's Week 7 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Fantasy impact: The fantasy world is really running out of usable Falcons at this point. Wide receiver Roddy White returned in Sunday's game, but did basically nothing. The advice on him basically all season has been to avoid using him until he proves he can be productive, and at this point, that should be the advice on both running backs, as well.

The team's running game is a non-starter. Even a waiver-wire claim like a Bilal Powell or a Daniel Thomas can be counted on to do what the Falcons' guys are doing, and the upside is higher with the free agents, right now. Until Rodgers or Jackson has a big game, stay away.

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