DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 3

It may have taken until Week 3 and Kirk Cousins becoming the starting quarterback, but on Sunday DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon reminded fantasy owners why they are both WR2 considerations each week. 

Jackson ensured he would have a huge day for fantasy owners with an 81-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter, while Garcon got in the end zone himself in the first quarter and had 11 receptions for 138 yards and the score.

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Perhaps it is pouring gasoline on the fire that was already Washington's quarterback controversy, but both Jackson and Garcon appear to be far more appealing starts with Cousins under center, who was excellent against Philadelphia. Simply put, Cousins indeed looks like a better fit in Jay Gruden's offense than Robert Griffin III ever did.

Name	REC	YDS	AVG	TD	Fantasy Points
DeSean Jackson	5	117	23.4	1	17
Pierre Garcon	11	138	12.5	1	19

And that means Jackson and Garcon should continue to improve and remain in the WR2 or flex conversation each week. Of course, it should be noted that Philadelphia's secondary is pretty poor, but with Garcon seeing a ton of targets and Jackson just one play away from a big day, both players reaffirmed their fantasy value on Sunday.

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