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WR Michael Jenkins, Atlanta Falcons

HT: 6-4, WT: 217, Born: 6-18-1982, College: Ohio State, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 29

2008 Projections

Average draft position

Current as of June 28th. [Full ADP list]

Overall: B Leonard (238), J Carlson (239), Michael Jenkins (240), L Booker (241), J Hester (242)
Position: D Williams (236-WR80), A Davis (237-WR81), Michael Jenkins (240 - WR82), J Jones (248-WR83),
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Best Case

If Michael Jenkins can battle back during training camp to reclaim his starting job from Laurent Robinson and then forge a decent rapport with the Falcons' starting QB, Jenkins could surprise fantasy owners with a strong season. He has managed 11 TDs in the last two years. With his nose for the end-zone Jenkins could be viable in a basic-scoring league.

Worst Case

Jenkins could continue his mediocre play (his average yards per reception has declined every year since he entered the league, from 17.0 as a rookie to 10.0 yards per catch last year) and slip below Joe Horn on the depth chart. He'd be worthless as a fantasy receiver as the Falcons' No. 4 WR.

Outlook

Jenkins is a long shot to produce fantasy worthy numbers during 2008. It'll take some lucky breaks for him to be worth a roster spot - though he could be a guy to keep on your radar for free agency, depending on how he does during training camp.

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2008 Schedule

2007 Game Summaries

Week 1 - Jenkins had a rough afternoon. His first target was a crossing pattern and Harrington put the ball in a good spot, but Jenkins dropped the pass. On Jenkins' next target, which wasn't until the fourth quarter, the ball bounced off his hands, into the hands of Antoine Winfield who returned it for a touchdown. Harrington came right back to Jenkins on the next series, making a six yard reception. His last target was two plays later for seven yards over the middle.

Week 2 - Jenkins was not a factor in the game although his lone reception was for a first down.

Week 3 - Jenkins caught six passes for 76 yards. He picked up four first downs in the game. With Atlanta down 10-7, Jenkins caught two passes for 45 yards. The Falcons tied the game with a field goal on that drive. Later in the game, he caught a nine yard pass that got the ball down to the Carolina 15 yard line. It was his only time with the ball in the red zone. The drive ended in an Atlanta field goal.

Week 4 - Jenkins had a good day, showing good quickness and leaping ability. He was used on short routes, and ran well after the catch on several plays, including one of his two touchdown receptions.

Week 5 - Jenkins was the targeted receiver on Joey Harrington's interception. The ball was thrown behind Michael, but in trying to make a play, he deflected it into the Titans cornerback's hands, who returned it for a touchdown.

Week 6 - Jenkins had six targets but only caught two passes for 23 yards in the game.

Week 7 - Jenkins saw five targets from both quarterbacks, with a number of targets in the red zone, though none of which were in the end zone. Jenkins was active both over the middle of the field, on the sidelines and as a deep threat in this game.

Week 9 - Jenkins was looked to often in the second half (four of five targets) but was unable to make anything happen. He just did not get open consistently.

Week 10 - Jenkins caught one pass for six yards. He was thrown to twice on third down plays but neither play resulted in a first down.

Week 11 - Jenkins was the most targeted Atlanta wideout, finishing with 11 for the game, and led the Falcons with nine receptions for 73 yards.

Week 12 - Jenkins was fairly inactive on the day. He was only targeted three times, and those were all in the first half. He only caught one of the balls thrown his way and it is unclear why he was not more involved in the game, but it is possible that Harrington prefers throwing to Roddy White.

Week 13 - Jenkins was effective moving the chains as nearly all of his catches were good for first down yardage. The lone exception was his five yard touchdown catch.

Week 14 - Jenkins was targeted a game high 14 times. He was the favorite target of Redman, but he did not catch a pass for more than 14 yards. He worked underneath all night and was rewarded with nine catches, a touchdown, and 83 yards. He was responsible for Redman's interception, though, which passed through his hands into Roman Harper's hands.

Week 15 - Jenkins was targeted twice, and finished with one reception for five yards.

Week 16 - Jenkins was targeted with only one pass, and finished with one reception for 15 yards.

Week 17 - Jenkins was inactive due to injury (quad).