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RB Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams

HT: 6-2, WT: 233, Born: 7-22-1983, College: Oregon State, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 24

2008 Projections

2007 Game Summaries

Week 1 - Jackson gained 58 yards on 18 carries and he added just one catch for three yards. He had 8 carries on the Rams first drive of the game. He picked up 31yards on that drive. Jackson fumbled twice on consecutive possessions in the third quarter. His first fumble led to the go ahead Carolina touchdown. Jackson rushed for just 13 yards in the second half. The loss of offensive tackle Orlando Pace looked to be a factor.

Week 2 - Jackson was obvious in his disappointment late in the game in not being given the ball more often. He had a hard time making progress as he gained only 60 yards on 21 carries. He almost accumulated 100 yards as he also gained 36 yards through the air. He is still well behind last year's totals and the totals he had set his sights on for this year.

Week 3 - Jackson was the Rams offense against Tampa Bay, totaling 34 touches on his way to 115 yards on the ground. He ran like the Jackson of 2006, hitting the hole and running downhill, challenging any defender in his way. He also chipped in with four receptions for 18 yards in the passing game, catching all four passes thrown to him. Jackson did have another fumble, but the ball was recovered by the Rams.

Week 4 - Jackson missed the game with a partial groin tear.

Week 6 - Jackson remained inactive due to injury (groin).

Week 7 - Jackson remained inactive due to injury (groin).

Week 8 - Jackson returned from a groin injury to play a very impressive first quarter. He was at his best running off toward the sidelines and using his speed to turn up the field, running past the first line of defense. He was also a very key part of the passing game as a safety valve for Marc Bulger. Jackson showed his brute strength on a two yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter. On the play, he simply plowed his way through the center of the defense with little push from his offensive line. It was following this play, however, that Jackson left the game with a back injury and did not return.

Week 10 - Jackson tossed an ugly looking (but effective) touchdown pass to TE Randy McMichael in the second quarter. The Rams snapped the ball on the two yard line and then QB Marc Bulger handed it off to Jackson who lobbed the ball to the tight end in the back of the end zone.

Earlier in the game, Jackson plunged into the end zone for a one yard touchdown run. It was the first score for the Rams on their way to 34 unanswered points. Jackson looks to be gaining strength since missing a few games with injury.

Week 11 - Jackson's 37 yard run on the opening drive helped to set up the game's only touchdown, though he averaged only 2.5 yards on his other 22 carries. The Rams touchdown on the opening drive came on a passing play on first and goal from the three yard line, an area of the field where one would expect Jackson to be given the ball.

Week 12 - Jackson had plenty of chances, but only broke free once for a 53 yard touchdown run. He looked to be healthy and ran with power, but the Rams offensive line struggled to give him running room.

Week 13 - Jackson was stopped cold on all but his last rush of the day, a 50 yarder that iced a game that the Rams nearly let get away from them. He was dangerous on a few catch and run passing plays.

Week 14 - Jackson looked like his old self, equally bruising on the ground while also posing a threat in the passing game. He had one long run of 54 yards, and the rest were short gains. The fact that rookie Brock Berlin was in at QB meant that the Bengals stacked the line against Jackson, which held him in check, but don't let the numbers fool you. He was the heart and soul of this team the whole game.

Week 15 - Steven Jackson ran hard in this game, as he continuously drove for additional yards after being hit by Green Bay defenders. Prior to halftime he had 103 yards and a touchdown on the ground and had two receptions for 16 yards. On his touchdown run, Jackson showed excellent vision as he started to the left and cut back to the open hole on his way to the 46 yard score. In the second half, he only had 40 yards rushing, but his last carry of the game came with 10:54 left in the fourth quarter.

Week 16 - Jackson made an impact early in this game as he ran the ball very well and he took a short little screen pass and cut back across the field for a 12 yard touchdown reception. He busted a nice 36 yard run on the Rams' second possession and ran it to the Pittsburgh 12 yard line. He then went to the sidelines to rest for the next three plays, while the Rams were able to get the ball into the end zone while he was off the field. Jackson looked good in this game as he ran with great vision and was able to make good yardage gains when it looked like he had no where to run. Jackson only had five carries in the first half but, had 65 yards rushing. He added 18 yards receiving and a touchdown. Jackson didn't have as good of a second half, as he only rushed for 20 yards and had one catch for three yards.

Week 17 - Jackson was of little influence in this game rushing for only 55 yards on 18 attempts. His modest stats were a result of him having to stay in as an extra blocker to protect Bulger. His longest run was nine yards. He was held without a touchdown.