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Posted: 10/22/2009 4:13pm et

Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch had 21 touches in Week 6, while RB Fred Jackson received 15 touches in the game. That split is expected to continue as the season goes on.

The Huddle Take: This is just about the definition of "running back by committee." Hopefully you'll have another option at running back going forward.

Posted: 9/21/2009 10:12am et

The Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson had 28 carries for 163 yards and six receptions for 25 receiving yards Week 2.

The Huddle Take: Marshawn who? With a solid game against the Patriots in Week 1 and the big outing against Tampa Bay, Jackson is making his case for at least a share of the carries even when Lynch returns from his three-game suspension.

Posted: 9/15/2009 8:41am et

Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson led the team in rushing and receiving yards Week 1. Jackson ran for 57 yards on 15 carries and caught five passes for 83 receiving yards with a touchdown reception.

The Huddle Take: If Jackson continues to play like this, it's no slam-dunk that Marshawn Lynch will automatically regain his starting spot when he returns from suspension in Week 4.

Posted: 9/10/2009 4:51pm et

Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson probably will receive at least 20 touches in the team's Week 1 game because of the suspension to RB Marshawn Lynch.

The Huddle Take: The Bills will also use Xavier Omon in the running game, though given that three-fifths of their offensive line will be playing their first NFL game it would be optimistic to expect much from either Jackson or Omon against New England in the season opener.

Posted: 8/25/2009 1:43pm et

CBSSports.com reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson should receive the bulk of the workload during RB Marshawn Lynch�s three-game suspension.

The Huddle Take: Jackson could be decent filler, but probably nothing more. The Bills play New England then Tampa Bay to start the season, so Jackson may not be a good option in those two games. However, Buffalo does host New Orleans Week 3, so he may be worth looking at if your starters have unfavorable matchups that week.

Posted: 8/4/2009 12:14am et

BuffaloBills.com reports Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron named RB Fred Jackson the starting running back for the team�s first three games. RB Marshawn Lynch�s three-game suspension was upheld Monday, Aug. 3.

The Huddle Take: This almost went without saying, but should be noted as Jackson's stock climbs dramatically to start the season. For sneaky owners, this is a great chance to grab someone who likely will have a nice first three weeks, then trade them to an owner who pays no attention to what is happening. Well, ok, so no one ever does or would do anything like that, but either way, note that Jackson will have a boost as Lynch slides a bit in value.

Posted: 7/26/2009 11:34pm et

BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson was splitting out wide as a wide receiver at times during practice Saturday, July 25. He did this at least four times during the morning workouts.

The Huddle Take: Sounds like the Bills are looking to utilize Jackson even more this season out of the backfield and in passing downs. He is a solid running back option in Buffalo and a must have handcuff for Marshawn Lynch owners in fantasy leagues.

Posted: 7/9/2009 10:31pm et

BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron said RB Fred Jackson probably will get more touches this season because of the production he has showed the last few years. 'Hopefully (Jackson) will get more touches. Hopefully we'll be more consistent on that side of the ball and score more, keep the ball longer, to give him more opportunities, but he definitely has those skills as does Marshawn. Both are very good receivers,' Jauron said.

The Huddle Take: It certainly sounds like Coach Jauron is serious about getting more carries to backup running back Fred Jackson who continues to have a strong showing for the Buffalo offense when he is on the field. Fantasy owners drafting Marshawn Lynch should also make sure to get Jackson as an insurance policy in the event Lynch misses time for any reason heading into the season.

Posted: 5/17/2009 8:50am et

Updating a previous report, Allen Wilson, of The Buffalo News, reports Bills RB Fred Jackson will receive a base salary of $500,000 in 2009, $1.195 million in 2010, $1.625 in 2011 and $1.83 in 2012. He received a signing bonus of $1.1 million and will receive a $650,000 bonus for making the 53-man roster. He is scheduled to receive a $250,000 reporting bonus in 2010 and gets workout bonuses of $50,000 for each year of the contract.

The Huddle Take: Jackson can thank Marshawn Lynch and the uncertainty of his availability for a pretty sweet deal for a backup. That said, if Jackson turns his fill-in work into a more permanent gig, wanna bet he'll be back at the bargaining table before this deal expires?

Posted: 5/13/2009 11:03pm et

ESPN.com, reports the Buffalo Bills have agreed to terms with RB Fred Jackson. The deal is believed to be for four years. Financial terms are not yet known.

The Huddle Take: The long-term deal should be viewed as a move to shore up the running back position for many years to come with starter Marshawn Lynch going through some off the field issues. With Lynch being out for the first four regular season games, Fred Jackson appears the clear-cut favorite to land the starting job in his absense. Fantasy owners should look at Jackson as a solid sleeper in 2009 and worthy of starting since he could see plenty of carries in Buffalo even when Lynch returns to action.