Washington wide receiver DeSean Jackson will be taking the field against the New York Giants on Sunday.
DeSean Jackson injury update: Washington WR will play Week 15, fantasy owners can plug him into lineups
Washington will have their top receiver on Sunday versus the New York Giants. We break down the fantasy implications.
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— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 14, 2014 Jackson sat out Week 14's contest with the Rams due to a leg contusion sustained the week prior. Jackson returned to practice at a limited capacity, getting in sessions Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. As a result, Head Coach Jay Gruden noted Friday that Jackson should be considered 50-50 to suit up. Reports began surfacing Sunday morning that Jackson was likely to play, and it turns out that the optimism was warranted.
Fantasy Spin: With Jackson’s return official, fantasy owners can plug him in to their lineups Sunday. The Giants have proven to be a stingier matchup than most against wide receivers this season, so the matchup isn’t very encouraging for a wide receiver coming off of an injury. Still, he’s the best option on Washington’s offense. Consider Jackson a boom-or-bust WR2 if he should return to action.
