"Just because he doesn't have a new contract doesn't mean DeSean Jackson isn't going to play like one of the NFL's highest-paid receivers.

Jackson, the NFL's most underpaid player, opened the 2011 season with his 12th career 100-yard game in the Eagles' 31-13 win over the Rams Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome. Jackson caught six passes for 102 yards and a touchdown.

Jackson, who hasn't spoken to the media in Philly for a couple weeks, conceded after the game that it's been difficult focusing solely on football while earning the NFL minimum for fourth-year players – $600,000 – going into the final year of his rookie contract.

"Sometimes, it's frustrating, but I really try not to worry about it too much," Jackson said. "I'm just going to go out there and be the best I can, and controlling what I can control is obviously the best thing I can do.

"Really try to stay away from all the negative things and just stay as positive as I can. I know something will happen.""