Fred Jackson
RB FA
Mon 11/10/14 6:17 PM2 Comments

The Bills held a walk-through Monday, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports, but if they had conducted a full practice, Jackson (groin) would have been a limited participant, per the team's posted injury report. The report would seem to confirm that Jackson made it through his return to action in Week 10 without any notable setbacks, but given that he had just three carries in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, compared to nine for Anthony Dixon and seven for Bryce Brown, it wouldn't surprise us if the team continued to work Jackson back in incrementally, with the Bills on a short week, facing Miami on Thursday.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Mon 11/10/14 1:42 PM

Jackson, who rallied to return early from a groin injury, was only on the field for 37 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to Kansas City, according to Joe Buscaglia of WGR550.com. Jackson didn't do much, with just three carries for 10 rushing yards and four catches for 39 receiving yards. His involvement should go up as he moves past the injury, though the worst thing for Jackson owners right now is the Bills' schedule, which has them playing in the Thursday night game this week. We have to imagine he'll still be somewhat limited in a game just four days after the most recent, though by Week 12 Jackson might be able to take over the full carry load. We'll note Anthony Dixon and Bryce Brown both ran well against a tough Chiefs defense, which could factor into how quickly the Bills upramp Jackson's workload.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Sun 11/9/14 5:28 PM

Jackson (groin) had three carries for 10 rushing yards and four catches on five targets for 39 receiving yards Sunday against the Chiefs. Jackson suffered his groin injury back in Week 7 against the Vikings and missed just one game after initial estimates said he could be out for at least four. However, he was clearly limited Sunday and he finished with fewer touches than both Anthony Dixon and Bryce Brown. He could see a bigger workload in Week 11 against the Dolphins if he can get in at least one full practice next week, though he really struggled against them in Week 2, rushing 12 times for just 24 yards.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Sun 11/9/14 11:43 AM2 Comments

Jackson (groin) is listed as active for Sunday's game against Kansas City. With the Bills coming off their Week 9 bye, Jackson's groin injury (sustained on 10/19) cost him just one game. He'll tough it out Sunday, which makes him worth a look in deeper formats, though in his return, it's plausible that that the Bills could ease Jackson back in, with Anthony Dixon and Bryce Brown on hand to spell him.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Sun 11/9/14 9:19 AM

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport indicates that the Bills are reportedly optimistic that Jackson (groin) will be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. More on Jackson's status as Sunday' 1:00 ET kickoff approaches, but if he is able to suit up, it's unclear how heavily the veteran back would be utilized in his return from a groin injury, with Anthony Dixon and Bryce Brown also on hand in the Buffalo backfield mix.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Fri 11/7/14 12:50 PM2 Comments

Jackson (groin), who was able to practice again for the third straight day Friday, is listed as questionable for this week's game against the Chiefs. Coach Doug Marrone isn't ready to commit to having Jackson back this week and even the running back has been a bit wishy-washy in his comments, so this one will probably be a Sunday morning decision for you. Fortunately, they Bills play in the first wave of games.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Fri 11/7/14 10:51 AM

Head coach Doug Marrone said Friday morning that the Bills have not decided whether or not Jackson (groin) will play this week, NFL.com reports. Marrone said Thursday that Jackson was "not ready" to play, but he backtracked a bit Friday, saying, "We'll see how it goes the next couple of days." While the door remains open for Jackson to play this week, Marrone also said that Jackson "is not 100 percent yet," so fantasy owners should not be surprised if the Bills opt to hold him out Sunday.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Thu 11/6/14 2:12 PM

Coach Doug Marrone says Jackson (groin) "is not ready yet" even though he practiced for a second straight day Thursday. We'll find out if Jackson practicing Friday changes things, so consider his status for this week's game against Kansas City still at questionable status. There's a shot Marrone could play it where he keeps Jackson out for one more game, then gives him a full load for next Thursday's divisional game in Miami.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Thu 11/6/14 12:25 PM

Jackson (groin), who returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, is practicing again Thursday, according to Joe Buscaglia of WGR550.com. Apparently the veteran felt pretty good after Wednesday's test. Things are starting to look positive for Jackson beating his initial timetable by a couple of weeks. Worst case, he looks like a great bet to play next Thursday against the division-rival Dolphins.

Fred Jackson
RB FA
Wed 11/5/14 5:27 PM

Jackson (groin) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's practice but remains hopeful he can make a return to the lineup Sunday against the Chiefs, BuffaloBills.com reports. Said the veteran, "It went okay. It was good action, the first time I've done anything on it like that being out at practice so it went well. We'll see how it goes. The doctors are still being doctors and being cautious. So I've got to see how things progress throughout the week." Jackson thinks he can play as soon as this week, which would really be a nice surprise given his initial timetable, though he admits that what he's able to do in practice and how he feels the next morning will determine whether or not he can truly give it a go. Plus he'll need to be cleared by doctors, which he implied. And finally, the Bills play next week Thursday, so the short span between games will also be under consideration should the team need to pick its poison and hold Jackson out for the divisional rival. We'll say ballpark that he's maybe 55-45 to play this week, though either way he now merits a hefty bid if he's available on your league's waiver wire.