So, about that contract year breakout for DeSean Jackson… it might be over before it started.
@EaglesInsider: An #Eagles source confirms the @lesbowen report that WR DeSean Jackson will be inactive for today’s game for missing a team mtg.
This is stunning news for fantasy owners getting ready for the stretch drive, but fits into a broader trend. The Philadelphia organization hates being beholden to a single talent, and will do everything in its power to maximize its leverage in contract negotiations, even when the negotiations haven’t started yet.
Also, it has already become clear that Jeremy Maclin has become the more reliable target for Michael Vick in the passing game, though DeSean still played an important role in stretching the field, and in changing field position with his special teams play.
The good news for fantasy owners: All teams are back this week, so you should have ample talent to choose a replacement from. If you need a waiver wire option, here are a few suggestions.
@EvanSilva: Top-5 favorite breakout players for today: 1) Jonathan Stewart 2) Dez Bryant 3) Brandon Pettigrew 4) Austin Pettis 5) Torrey Smith
