Jackson Sits out of Practice

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ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson is optimistic he'll be able to play Sunday at New York against the Jets, but his coach needs to see evidence.
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Jackson did not practice Thursday for the second straight day. He'll try to give it a go on Friday as St. Louis (2-6) tries to snap a two-game losing streak.

"I am optimistic, very optimistic," Jackson said. "I'm hoping maybe even Saturday if I can during the walkthrough, have my own personal practice and see if I am able to burst."

But interim coach Jim Haslett says if Jackson can't practice on Friday, he won't play Sunday.

"We have to see full speed, hit the hole, running through the hole like he is 100 percent," Haslett said.

Jackson hurt his thigh in the Rams' 34-14 win over Dallas on Oct. 19. He missed the next game at New England and was ineffective, with just 17 yards on seven carries, in a 34-13 loss to Arizona last weekend.

From NFL.com

Hm, interesting. My opponent in 1 of m Fantasy league's has Jackson starting. MWUAHAHAHAH!!