Fantasy Football Player Profile: Vincent Jackson, WR

Vincent Jackson, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player Profile Height/Weight: 6-5/230 Birthdate: 1/14/1983 School: Northern Colorado FANTASY FOOTBALL ANALYSIS Vincent Jackson had many critics heading into the 2012 season, his first year as a Buccaneer, thanks in part to his boom or bust type of performances, which he was anything but last year. Really, he had less ‘stinkers’ than most other elite wide receivers had last year, even though it feels weird to mention him and elite in the same sentence. However, he proved he is one of the best in the league last year, finishing 6th among wide receivers in fantasy points scored thanks to the resurgence of QB Josh Freeman and Jackson’s size and athleticism. Whether it be contract woes or spats with the organization, it always seemed to be one thing or another with the San Diego Chargers in the past, prompting the skepticism that Jackson would be effective in 2012. While he still has his detractors, Jackson proved he is more than a hit or miss p...