Julio Jones

Julio Jones An Easy Start In Week 7

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation and will be suiting up against the Lions in Week 7. Jones has played in four games this year, though he's technically only been healthy in two of them. Here's what he's averaged in those two games: 11 targets, 8.5 receptions, 147 receiving yards, and one touchdown per game. Now he gets to face a Lions Defense allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts. Jones is an easy WR1 play in Week 7.

Oct 23 · Source via

Julio Jones Gets 137 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones finished Week 6 with eight receptions for 137 yards and two scores on 10 targets. After missing last week due to injury, Jones returned to his elite form and put on an impressive performance while reminding managers why he is worth a first-round pick. He remains in the WR1 tier each week given his incredible target share and talent.

Oct 18 · Source via

Julio Jones Set To Return In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) isn't on the final injury report for the Week 6 game against the Vikings, meaning he's likely to return to the field on Sunday after a one-game absence. The 31-year-old has aggravated the same hamstring injury multiple times this year, though, so hopefully it doesn't become a problem yet again. Minnesota's secondary is easily beatable and have allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts in 2020, so Jones belongs back in starting lineups, even if he's become a much bigger risk these days. With the All-Pro receiver set to return this weekend, it's unlikely that Russell Gage or Olamide Zaccheaus will stand out for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.

Oct 16 · Source via

Julio Jones (hamstring) doesn't practice Wednesday

Julio Jones A WR1 If Active In Week 6

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones would be a WR1 if he is active against the Vikings. Jones was held out last week as he is dealing with a hamstring injury. Nevertheless, the Vikings offer the fifth-most points to fantasy receivers, meaning Jones could have a big day if he ultimately suits up.

Oct 14 · Source via

Julio Jones Inactive For Week 5

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) will not play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. With Jones out, Calvin Ridley is a clear WR1 play, while Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus see a major boost against a weak Panthers Defense. Hopefully, Jones is back when the Falcons next see the field.

Oct 11 · Source via

Julio Jones To Test Hamstring Ailment In Pregame Warmups

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is going to go through pregame warmups Sunday in an attempt to work through the hamstring injury that could sideline him versus Carolina. Jones certainly isnt trending in the right direction after failing to practice all week, but the fact that hell be on the field before kickoff means that fantasy managers cant completely rule him out. In the case that he does suit up, hell be a major risk, particularly in light of having left last weeks contest early due to the ailment. Olamide Zaccheaus would figure to be the primary beneficiary of Jones absence, and with a near punt play price tag on DFS, would draw considerable interest. Check back prior to kickoff to get the final word on Jones status.

Oct 11 · Source via

Julio Jones Questionable Against Panthers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Panthers. Jones hasn't practiced all week, however, making him more unlikely to play after aggravating his hamstring injury last Monday. Jones' fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to suit up this weekend, and if he does, there's a good chance he'll disappoint. Carolina has stood up well against opposing receivers so far this year, but Calvin Ridley, who had zero catches on Monday night, remains a must-start with Jones hobbled. Expect Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus to fill out three-receiver sets if Jones misses another game. Zaccheaus, who has 15 targets the last two weeks, is the more attractive WR4/flex in deeper leagues over Gage.

Oct 9 · Source via

Julio Jones Unable To Practice Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) was unable to practice for the second straight day with a hamstring injury. Jones re-injured the hamstring in Week 4 against the Packers and his status for Week 5 is not looking good as of Thursday. While Jones was able to do acitivity on the side, he still has yet to officially practice for Atlanta this week. His fantasy managers would like to see him at least get a limited session in before the contest against the Panthers. It's a sneakily-tough matchup, but Jones is a must-start anytime he takes the field. Stay tuned for updates on his status.

Oct 8 · Source via

Julio Jones Making Progress

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is "making progress" and will do individual workouts in practice on Thursday. Jones sat out in Week 3 and returned in Week 4, but he aggravated the same hamstring injury he's been fighting through since training camp and is now in danger of missing the Week 5 contest against the Panthers. It's a good sign that the 31-year-old All-Pro is practicing, but he might still be a long shot to play this Sunday. Have a backup plan in place in case Jones doesn't make enough progress by Sunday. Calvin Ridley, who killed his fantasy managers with zero catches on Monday night, will be a must-start, regardless of whether Jones plays. Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus would also see increased opportunities if Jones misses his second game of the season.

Oct 8 · Source via

No Practice For Julio Jones Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) was not at practice on Wednesday after aggravating his hamstring injury in the Monday night loss to the Packers. Jones came down awkwardly during a tackle in Week 4 and didn't return to the game after halftime. On a short week, the 31-year-old All-Pro wideout will be fighting an uphill battle to play against the division-rival Panthers. Jones will need to at least get in a limited practice either Thursday or Friday to have a shot at playing. As of right now, we'd plan as if Jones wasn't going to play this week. Calvin Ridley, Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus should operate in three-receiver sets if Jones misses another game, with Christian Blake also being sprinkled in. Ridley is a must-start despite putting up a donut on Monday, while Gage and Zaccheaus are merely dart-throw flexes in deeper formats.

Oct 7 · Source via

Julio Jones Facing Uphill Battle To Play In Week 5

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) aggravated the hamstring injury that kept him out in Week 3 in the Monday night loss to the Packers, and it's hard to imagine him being ready for Week 5 against the Panthers on a short week. Jones caught all four of his targets for 32 yards on Monday, but he came down awkwardly in the first half and didn't return after halftime. Fantasy managers should have an alternate plan in place already if Jones can't get on the practice field this week. If he misses another game, it'll mean more looks for Calvin Ridley, who will be looking to bounce back after a donut on Monday night, tight end Hayden Hurst and young wideouts Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus. Zaccheaus led the Falcons in receiving against Green Bay, but he'll be more of a flex in deeper leagues against Carolina if Jones misses another game.

Oct 6 · Source via

Julio Jones Out For Rest Of Monday Night Game

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for the game after aggravating his hamstring injury on Monday night against the Packers. Jones was dragged down awkwardly on a play in the first half and was in pain on the sidelines. He didn't return to the field after halftime and was ruled out. Calvin Ridley, Russell Gage and Olamide Zaccheaus should operate in three-receiver sets the rest of the way. The Falcons could just be playing it cautious with their All-Pro receiver with the Falcons facing a large deficit entering the second half, but Jones missed last week with the injury and could be in danger of missing Week 5 against the Panthers. He caught all four of his targets for 32 yards in the first half. Gage, who had over 100 yards in the season-opener, could be a high-priority waiver addition if Jones is forced to miss more time.

Oct 5 · Source via

Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley Will Play Against Packers

Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Julio Jones (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (ankle), who were both listed as questionable for Monday night against the Packers, will play, according to a source. Jones missed last week's loss, but he is ready to return and will be a must-start for fantasy managers, even if he's not quite at 100 percent health. Ridley never really appeared to be in much danger of missing this game. He'd have a bit higher ceiling if Jones sat out again, but was the No. 1 fantasy receiver heading into Week 4 action, making him also a must-start fantasy commodity against Green Bay in what is likely to be a high-scoring affair on Monday night. Russell Gage will lose a little flex appeal in deeper leagues with both Jones and Ridley active, but he's already shown this year that he can have big games with them both in the lineup.

Oct 5 · Source via

Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley Questionable For Monday

Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Julio Jones (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (ankle, calf) are both being listed as questionable for Monday night's clash with the Green Bay Packers. Both players were limited participants on Friday and Saturday, so they're presumably trending in the right direction. Fantasy managers should expect these two to play, though there is always the risk of a setback in the pre-game or during the game. It's best to have a pivot player rostered from this game just in case. Ridley and Jones are set up nicely in a potential shootout game if they're able to suit up.

Oct 3 · Source via

Julio Jones Trending In The Right Direction For Monday Night

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring), who missed Week 3 against the Bears, is trending in the right direction to play on Monday night against the Packers. Jones has an extra day to recover with the game being on Monday night, so as of now, fantasy managers should be planning to use the All-Pro receiver in their lineups this week. He was a limited practice participant on Thursday, which is another good sign for him. If Jones returns, he should be able to put up plenty of fantasy points in a likely matchup with cornerback Kevin King, making him a must-start. Calvin Ridley (ankle), who missed practice on Thursday, is also a must-start if he's active, as he's the No. 1 fantasy receiver through three weeks.

Oct 2 · Source via

Julio Jones A WR1 Against Green Bay If Active

If active, Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones(hamstring) will be a WR1 for this week's showdown against the Packers on Monday night. The talented wideout was inactive in Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, and it remains unclear if he will play this week. If he does suit up, expect him to see his normal volume as quarterbackMatt Ryan's top target. If he doesn't, bump up the values of Calvin Ridley, Hayden Hurstand Russell Gage (if he plays). With the game being on Monday night, though, Jones will be an incredibly risky high-end WR1 if he ends up being a game-time decision like he was in Week 3.

Sep 30 · Source via

Julio Jones Is Inactive For Week 3

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is officially inactive for the team's Week 3 meeting with the Chicago Bears. In his stead, expect big performances from both Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage. Ridley becomes a WR1 option, and Gage is now a solid WR3. Tight end Hayden Hurst gets a boost as well. As for Jones, this shouldn't be a huge surprise as he seemed to be trending down all week. Now, the question becomes if Jones will miss more than just this one game.

Sep 27 · Source via

Julio Jones A True Game-Time Decision

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is a true game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bears. Jones re-aggravated his hamstring injury during the Falcons' Week 2 game and was barely able to get any practice in during the week. It's not very encouraging, but there is at least a some hope for the All-Pro wideout to suit up against Chicago. There is some risk of re-injury here, but you're starting him if he's active, even against the Bears' strong defense. If Jones is unable to go, Russell Gage and Hayden Hurst would be the main beneficiaries, with Calvin Ridley already being a must-start.

Sep 27 · Source via

Julio Jones Could Be Sidelined In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) could be trending towards missing the team's game against the Chicago Bears this week. On Friday morning, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that Jones's status is "very much up in the air" for Week 3. Jones played with a strained hamstring in Week 2, but the injury unfortunately got worse over the course of the game, which has prevented Jones from practicing this week. If Jones indeed sits in Week 3, Calvin Ridley, Russell Gage and Hayden Hurst stand to benefit most, while Matt Ryan's value decreases.

Sep 25 · Source via

Julio Jones Comes With Risk If He Suits Up

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) faces a Bears Defense that has surrendered the seventh-fewest fantasy points to enemy wideouts so far in 2020. After reportedly making his injury worse in Week 2, Jones missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday- needless to say, his Week 3 status is in jeopardy right now. There is some considerable risk if the veteran wideout plays, both of re-injury and Atlanta using him as the dreaded decoy. However, this is still an All-Pro wideout we're talking about, who put up a 9-157-0 line in Week 1 while having the same injury designation he has now. If he's playing, start him as your WR1.

Sep 24 · Source via

Julio Jones Not On The Field Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Jones aggravated his hamstring in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys, but he's attempting to play through the injury, as he's so often done before while remaining productive for fantasy managers. The All-Pro wideout had just two catches for 24 yards while dealing with his hamstring injury last week, so there's obvious risk with Jones if he's active against a tough Bears Defense this Sunday. But you cannot bench Jones if he's in the starting lineup. Temper your expectations for Jones if he plays this weekend as a WR1. If he's inactive, Calvin Ridley, Russell Gage and tight end Hayden Hurst will have higher ceilings.

Sep 24 · Source via

Julio Jones Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring), who aggravated his injury in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys, did not practice on Wednesday. While the veteran Jones often misses practice and plays through nagging injuries, this is one to keep a close eye on the rest of the week leading up to Week 3 against the Bears. The All-Pro pass-catcher had just two receptions last week and will be facing a stingy Bears Defense if he plays, and he would likely be at less than 100 percent. Jones is a must-start WR1 each and every week, but he's become riskier. If he is forced to rest, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage would see more targets from quarterback Matt Ryan.

Sep 23 · Source via

Julio Jones (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday

Julio Jones' Hamstring Injury Worsened In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) further strained his hamstring in Week 2 against the Cowboys, and the team will take his injury "through the week," leading up to the game on Sunday against the Bears. So there's a real chance that the All-Pro receiver won't play this weekend, so you'll need to have a backup plan just in case. Jones had nine catches for 157 yards in the season-opener, but he caught only two passes for 24 yards despite the Falcons putting up 39 points last week. He's a must-start WR1 anytime he's on the field, but things might finally start to catch up with the 31-year-old while he seems to constantly be playing through injuries. If he sits out or is limited at all, Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage would benefit from added targets.

Sep 23 · Source via

Julio Jones Quiet In Week 2 Loss

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones didn't see much come his way in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys. The talented wideout only saw four targets and finished with two targets for 24 yards. After recording over 150 yards last week, Jones fell flat in Week 2 and was quite disappointing. Nevertheless, he is too valuable and explosive for the Falcons and this should hopefully be a fluke performance for Jones. He will look to rebound against a decent Bears secondary next week.

Sep 20 · Source via

Julio Jones Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) has been dealing with a hamstring injury for a couple of weeks, but he added that "my concern level is low" for the injury impacting Jones' play. The 31-year-old veteran All-Pro often deals with nagging injuries but has managed to play through them and remain productive in Atlanta's offense. Jones caught nine of his 12 targets for 157 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Seahawks. He has been limited this week with the hamstring injury, but he should be just fine to suit up this Sunday against Dallas. Jones is an elite WR1 that is a must-start if he's active.

Sep 18 · Source via

Julio Jones (hamstring) limited participant in Thursday's practice

Julio Jones A WR1 For This Week

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is a WR1 for the Week 2 clash against the Cowboys. Last week, the talented wideout racked up nine receptions and 157 yards on 12 targets. With the robust chemistry the receiver has with Matt Ryan, along with his large target share in this offense, Jones should be started in what could be a high-scoring matchup against Dallas.

Sep 15 · Source via

Julio Jones Puts Up 157 Receiving Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones started off his 2020 season with a monster game. Jones hauled in nine of 12 targets for a game-high 157 yards, including a 44-yard reception. The 31-year-old was limited by a hamstring in practice, though in typical fashion, he came out and produced on Sunday as if nothing was wrong. Jones is the number-one receiving option on a team that may need to throw more than they would like to in 2020. He should get a chance to put up WR1 numbers every week. Up next is Dallas, who surrendered 118 yards and a score to Jones in 2018.

Sep 13 · Source via

Julio Jones Limited; Will Suit Up Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant for Friday's practice, though he will be on the field for the team's Week 1 matchup against Seattle. It doesn't appear to be anything that would limit Jones' workload on Sunday, so it was likely just Atlanta being cautious with their All-Pro wideout. The 31-year-old is likely to see a combination of cornerbacks Tre Flowers and Quinton Dunbar on the outside. A top-five finish at the position is certainly possible for Jones.

Sep 11 · Source via

Julio Jones A WR1 Against Seattle

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones faces a middle-of-the-pack matchup against the Seattle Seahawks secondary in Week 1. Seattle ranked 14th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers, so it is a semi-tough matchup. However, Seattle is a bit banged up, with Tre Flowers (ankle) and Jamal Adams (hand) nursing injuries. Jones is likely to draw the bigger Flowers on the outside, who did have three interceptions last year but was up-and-down in coverage. It's a matchup that Jones should be able to exploit and fantasy managers should expect WR1 numbers.

Sep 8 · Source via

Julio Jones Enters 2020 Healthy, Still Top Tier Option

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has spent the last decade as one of the preeminent wide receivers in the league. While he enters 2020 at 31 years old, he has not had any documented maladies impeding his offseason progress. The rapport developed between Jones and Matt Ryan has entrenched the seven-time Pro Bowler as a front two-round Draft choice, going off the board as high as the second WR taken. Even with the emergence of Calvin Ridley as a blockbuster fantasy stalwart in his own right, Jones has averaged 161.7 targets per season over his past six years, which if healthy, makes him an elite wideout. He opens the new year against Seattle in Week 1, a unit that allowed an average of 263.9 passing yards per game last season, in addition to being carved up by Jones for 152 yards in their lone meeting.

Aug 27 · Source via

Julio Jones Working Hard To Stay In Shape

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has been working to stay in shape this offseason and has not undergone any surgeries, per The Atlanta Journal Constitution. The 31-year-old is still one of the best receivers in the game and going through the offseason without major injury concerns is a bright sign for the Alabama product's fantasy value heading into this season. Still firmly entrenched as the WR1 for Atlanta and coming off a 1,394 yard season, Jones stands firmly as a top-five fantasy receiver.

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