Fred Jackson Fantasy News

F-Jax expects to play on Sunday, Spiller possible
Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 12:13pm

Bills running back Fred Jackson said he will definitely play against the New England Patriots this Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium. He made that comment Monday night to co-host Bob Koshinski live on WBBZ-TV's "The Fred Jackson Show" at the Eastern Hills Mall studio.

"Unless something completely unexpected happens, I will be ready to go Sunday," Jackson said.

The Bills team captain said he will wear a brace, something he's not real happy about, but he will be on the field in the biggest home game of the young season.

Jackson's guest was running mate C.J. Spiller. The rising star said the shoulder injury he sustained in the first quarter of the Cleveland Browns game will not keep him out long, and it's not out of the realm of possibility that he could suit up Sunday.

"It is all a matter of how much pain I may be able to take," Spiller said.

CJ Spiller's injury not as bad as thought
Monday, September 24, 2012, 7:14pm

Chan Gailey: Bills RB CJ Spiller not as bad as originally thought. Not ruled out for this week, but unlikely.

Fred Jackson will practice this week
Monday, September 24, 2012, 1:18pm

The Bills are not expected to have C.J. Spiller this Sunday, but Fred Jackson has recovered quickly from his knee injury to the point that he’ll practice at some point this week.

That according to head coach Chan Gailey in his weekly appearance on WGR Sportsradio 550.

“Fred will practice this week,” said Gailey. “I don’t know if it’ll be Wednesday or Thursday, but he should practice some time this week. His recovery has been amazing.”

Gailey wouldn’t get ahead of himself and discuss the likelihood of Jackson playing Sunday, but he did add that he’s fine going against New England with the guy that rushed for 91 yards in relief of Spiller.

“Tashard Choice is a pretty good back,” said Gailey. “I have no qualms about running with him”

C.J. Spiller does not have a broken collarbone
Sunday, September 23, 2012, 9:01pm

Bills running back C.J. Spiller will be out next week, coach Chan Gailey said after today's 24-14 win over the Cleveland Browns, but looks to have avoided a more serious injury to his left shoulder.

"I don't believe it's long, long term," Gailey said. "If he misses a week, that's long for me. I think he's going to be out for sure this week, and then we'll see where he goes from there."

Gailey started off his press conference by saying Spiller will have more tests conducted Monday.

"He's out for a week or two, but I don't know how extensive it is," the coach said.

Gailey was asked whether Spiller had suffered a borken collarbone, and responded simply, "No."

Sunday, September 23, 2012, 12:21am

Bills RB Fred Jackson (knee) has a "chance" to return in Week 4 against the Patriots.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 1:11pm

Bills RB Fred Jackson said after his television show on WBBZ-TV Monday that a range-of-motion examination showed his lateral collateral ligament will not require surgery -- a remote concern before the checkup. His recovery should happen in the earlier part of the three- to eight-week diagnosis spectrum he was initially given. He plans to do some light running soon.

Monday, September 17, 2012, 12:54pm

Bills RB Fred Jackson a little ahead of schedule in his rehab. Was able to start work last week, could end up being 3-4 week injury, which was best case.

Fred Jackson to miss 3–8 weeks
Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 1:33pm

The good news is it appears Bills RB Fred Jackson escaped a season-ending injury on Sunday when his right leg was awkwardly hyper-extended on a first-half carry against the Jets. At this point however, a prognosis on how long the Bills feature back will be out is unclear.

“It’s going to be a few weeks," said head coach Chan Gailey. "It’s not going to be three, but I don’t think it’s going to be eight, but it’s probably somewhere in there in between. Hopefully sooner than later.”

Jackson went for an MRI Monday to get a better look at his injured knee, but the inconclusive results clouded an accurate timetable for a possible return.

Bills RB Fred Jackson to miss at least a month
Monday, September 10, 2012, 2:36pm

The Buffalo Bills not only got blown out Sunday but top running back Fred Jackson is out for at least one month sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

An MRI exam completed on Jackson's right knee Monday revealed nothing conclusive, a source familiar with result told Schefter. It likely will be 7-10 days before a timeline is established for his return but a source estimated that the running back will miss at least a month.

Fred Jackson sprains LCL
Sunday, September 9, 2012, 8:11pm

Bills RB Fred Jackson was knocked out of the game after taking an awkward hit to his right knee. The team believes it is a LCL sprain and not a ligament tear. He will have an MRI on Monday.

Monday, August 13, 2012, 9:10am

Buffalo Bills goal line didn’t happen until the very end of practice in the pouring rain, but it didn’t seem to affect the first team offense much. Head coach Chan Gailey had three consecutive run plays called for RB Fred Jackson and Jackson reached the end zone on all three.

Jackson and his offensive teammates were hooting it up getting louder with each successful carry. It re-emphasized what an emotional leader Jackson is on this team.

Friday, August 10, 2012, 11:27am

The Buffalo Bills let quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick run a wide-open passing attack Thursday night, but it didn’t get much done.

The Bills passed on all 16 of their offensive plays in the first quarter of the exhibition opener against the Washington Redskins. All the throws — over the course of four possessions — produced just two first downs, and the Bills’ starters were outscored by the Redskins’ starters, 7-3.

Fitzpatrick operated out of a no-huddle offense and called his own plays during the opening 15 minutes.

The Bills’ quarterback opted for the air game due to the fact the Redskins stayed in their 3-4 defense, even though the Bills spread out with four or five men in receiver positions on every play. The Bills used an empty backfield on about half their plays in the quarter.