Derrick Ward
Derrick Ward | Houston Texans | RB
2011 Experience: 8th season
Fantasy Football Outlook: Until Ben Tate displays the ability that made him a second round selection by the Texans it will be Derrek Ward that is the primary backup for Arian Foster. Ward was a cast off by the Buccaneers last summer but filled in well when called upon to help the Texans last season with a 6.3 yard per carry average in his 50 carries on the season.
The veteran will probably fall to Tate if the youngster starts to figure things out but if something should happen to Foster and Tate isn’t ready, Ward would make for a solid waiver wire pickup.
| Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats | |||||
| Attempts | Yards | TD | Rec | Yards | TD | |
| 2011 Projected Stats | 39 | 172 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 |
2011 NFL Fantasy Football Draft: ADP Values | Rankings | Mocks | Cheat Sheets + Auction Values
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| Year | Age | G | GS | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | YScm | Fmb | ||||||
| 2008 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 182 | 1025 | 2 | 51 | 5.6 | 64.1 | 11.4 | 41 | 384 | 9.4 | 0 | 48 | 2.6 | 24.0 | 1409 | 2 |
| 2009 | 29 | 14 | 1 | 114 | 409 | 1 | 28 | 3.6 | 29.2 | 8.1 | 20 | 150 | 7.5 | 2 | 38 | 1.4 | 10.7 | 559 | 0 |
| 2010 | 30 | 16 | 0 | 50 | 315 | 4 | 38 | 6.3 | 19.7 | 3.1 | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 0 | 12 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 376 | 0 |
| Career | 81 | 9 | 506 | 2474 | 10 | 51 | 4.9 | 30.5 | 6.2 | 96 | 787 | 8.2 | 3 | 48 | 1.2 | 9.7 | 3261 | 6 | |
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To help you get ready for draft day you will notice articles for ADP advice, cheat sheets, mock drafts and projected stats for DeSean Jackson here. During the season, you can also find regular weekly ranking articles at this section as well.
Below we have selected some of our favorite videos found on the web (mainly from YouTube), and we hope you enjoy this insightful, visual information.
2010 Preview
DeSean Jackson broke out big time in his second season. With Donovan McNabb gone to the Redskins Jackson will have to perform with a lesser quarterback. At least we know that Kevin Kolb hasn’t had a problem hooking up with Jackson when he received an opportunity to play last season.
2010 Fantasy Football Outlook
2009 Fantasy Year In Review: DeSean Jackson broke-out in a big way during his second season as a pro with over 1,000 yards receiving and ten (not including special teams) total touchdowns. Only Randy Moss comes to mind as a receiver that has the kind of game breaking ability as Jackson and Moss is getting older.
With the ability to score from anywhere on a football field, fantasy owners came to believe he could post a huge game at any time. This kind of play, makes Jackson one of those players you dread facing when your matchup against him in head to head leagues.
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2010 NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings: If Donovan McNabb was with the Eagles, I would like Jackson’s odds of posting another big season much better. Still, Kevin Kolb did show he could make Jackson a very productive fantasy receiver in the two games he started last year.
Both games Jackson broke down the defense for big play touchdowns and that has to make fantasy owners feel good about this connection for the 2010 season. While there is some doubt about Jackson repeating, I’m willing to bet he’s going to be just fine in the Eagles pass heavy offense.
Obviously, if you’re in a fantasy league that gives points for yardage or touchdowns scores for special teams play, Jackson is even more valuable.
Assets
- Playmaker
- No.1 Receiver
- Good Offense
- Dynamic Return Man (If That Matters In Your League)
Liabilities
- Can Kevin Kolb Consistently Find Jackson?
