Washington wide receiver DeSean Jackson is expected to sit out Week 7, according to ESPN's Britt McHenry.
DeSean Jackson expected to miss Week 7 for Washington, fantasy owners
A Wednesday report indicates Jackson will miss his sixth straight game due to a hamstring injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Jackson injured his hamstring on his lone target of the season and has not returned to action since. It had appeared that a return was close for the team's speedy receiver, but Jackson suffered a setback on Thursday, during preparation for the New York Jets. As a result, an injury that typically needs a couple weeks to get past has turned into one with no current timetable for return.
Fantasy impact: It’s a crushing blow for Jackson’s owners, who may already have their seasons dashed without a receiver who had been widely drafted in the fifth round. There’s no evidence to suggest he will be back in Week 9, as Jackson will continue to need a week-to-week assessment to determine if he can take the field.
In the meantime, Jamison Crowder and Pierre Garcon will continue to soak up the targets with Jackson sidelined, which unfortunately, could still be for weeks to come.
