Robert Griffin III, DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon's Post-Week 9 Fantasy Reaction

The Washington Redskins welcomed starting quarterback Robert Griffin III back to the lineup for the first time since he dislocated his ankle in Week 2, and the team’s offensive unit is slowly beginning to regain chemistry.   

Fantasy owners with wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon are hoping Griffin can stay healthy and help the offense become the dangerous unit it has been in the past.

As ESPN’s Stats & Info department pointed out, Griffin started the game strong:

Griffin cooled off following his hot start, but the team’s offensive unit was clearly trying to develop a rhythm with the returning quarterback on the fly. The result was a solid performance from Washington’s passing attack.

Att/Comp	Yds	TDs	INTs	Rush Att.	Rush Yds.
18/28	251	1	1	7	24

Fantasy owners should avoid starting Griffin until he shows that he is back to his elite form and hitting his marks in the passing attack. He's currently more of a back-end QB1 than sure-fire start at the position.

Player	Receptions	Yards	TD	Targets
DeSean Jackson	4	120	1	7
Pierre Garcon	3	15	0	5

Jackson will still make big plays down the field, but the inconstancy of the offense makes him a risky WR2/flex play each week in standard-scoring leagues.

Garcon is a risky play as well, but Jackson and Garcon are still viable flex starters in point-per-reception leagues each week. Regardless of who is under center for Washington, the franchise leans heavily on its top wide receivers and that will not change with Griffin starting.

*Stats via NFL.com.

Player	Receptions	Targets	Yards	Touchdowns
DeSean Jackson	4	7	120	1
Pierre Garcon	3	5	15	0