Despite facing a tough secondary, Washington wide receiver DeSean Jackson was able to get free for a few long receptions, finishing with five grabs for 157 yards and a touchdown in a Week 5 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Jackson and quarterback Kirk Cousins finally looked to be on the same page and Jackson took advantage of Seattle's "Legion of Boom" secondary. Heading into into Week 5, Jackson was averaging 51.8 receiving yards per game and had only one touchdown. Not many receivers break out against Seattle, but Jackson was able to do just that. He hauled in a 60-yard touchdown and added another 57-yard reception. Fellow wide receiver Andre Roberts added five catches for 29 yards and a touchdown of his own.
DeSean Jackson rewards fantasy owners on Monday Night Football
Washington wide receiver DeSean Jackson caught five passes for 157 yards and a touchdown in the Week 5 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. We bring you the fantasy implications here.
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Fantasy impact: Jackson's big game was fueled by Cousins' bounce back performance after a dreadful game against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football in Week 4. Jackson showed what he can do when he gets good chemistry with his quarterback, but he does have a habit of disappearing. Cousins has been rather shaky at times so the situation bears monitoring. Jackson is a threat to take it to the house with every touch so the upside is big. Washington will face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6. They are giving up the 17th-most fantasy points to wide receivers.
