DeSean Jackson finds himself in esteemed company
DeSean Jackson had an auspicious debut with the Eagles, catching 6 receptions for 106 yards, not to mention a monstrous punt return. Jackson looked extremely comfortable in the complex West Coast offense, he ran crisp routes, got off the line of scrimmage, and went up and got a number of balls in tight coverage. It’s impossible to judge his long-term potential on the merits of a single game, but it’s hard to argue that he looks like the real deal.
For those wondering, this marks the first 100-yard receiving game by a rookie in Week One in five years.
Q: Can anyone name the last rookie to go over the 100-yard mark in Week One?
A: ANQUAN BOLDIN
I don’t need to remind fantasy owners how Boldin’s rookie season turned out:
- 101 receptions
- 1,377 yards
- 8 TDs
- WR4
Jackson isn’t likely to finish as a top-10 fantasy receiver, but he stands an excellent chance at going over the 1,000-yard mark and putting up top-25 numbers; making him an absolute draft day steal for those owners savvy enough to take a flier on him over the last few weeks.
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