Julio Jones Active In Week 8
2 years agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is active for the Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. This is the first time the oft-injured receiver has been able to play since Week 4. On paper, Jones should have good upside with Russell Gage (hamstring) on the sideline. However, it's tough to trust Jones who can't seem to stay on the field. He has four catches on the season, so he'll only be worth a look for fantasy managers desperate enough to take a chance on him. He'll be a boom-or-bust WR3 on Thursday.
Source: Mike Garafolo
Source: Mike Garafolo
Julio Jones Could See More Action In Monday's Playoff Game
1 year agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones should see an uptick in targets in Monday's Wild Card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Star wideout A.J. Brown (knee) has been ruled out so the Eagles will need the veteran Jones to step up. The Philadelphia passing game will still heavily revolve around DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert but Jones could be a sneaky DFS play with the aforementioned players commanding the most defensive attention. On the year, Jones has an extremely modest 11 catches (19 targets) for 74 yards and three touchdowns over 11 games. He did haul in two touchdowns on two catches back in Week 16 so he could still be a solid red zone target for QB Jalen Hurts. Quez Watkins should also see some more looks but will likely cost a bit more than Jones in DFS lineups.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Julio Jones Delivers Two Receptions In Week 18 Loss
1 year agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones caught two of his four targets for 13 yards in the 27-10 upset loss to the New York Giants on Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale. Philly's offense looked really bad to close out the regular season in a game in which both quarterback Jalen Hurts (finger) and receiver A.J. Brown (knee) were injured. DeVonta Smith (ankle) was inactive, so the Eagles are now rolling into Monday's wild-card contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with questions surrounding their top two receivers. The 34-year-old Jones joined the Eagles midseason and played in 11 games, never catching more than two passes or going for more than 34 receiving yards in a single game. Depending on the health of Brown and Smith for the start of the postseason this weekend, Jones could be looking at an increased role, which could make him worth a look in DFS as a low-cost sleeper.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Julio Jones In Line To See Role Increase Sunday
1 year agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones will face off against the Giants in New York in Week 18. The veteran receiver has not had a huge role since signing with the Eagles earlier this season, but he scored twice last week against Arizona and could now see his role increase in the regular season finale. DeVonta Smith (ankle) has already been ruled out for Sunday, leaving Jones the clear top option to take over as the No. 2 receiver. Quez Watkins has played the slot role for the majority of the year, while Olamide Zaccheaus has been moved all over the formation. While fantasy managers can not count on Smith-levels of production from the future hall of famer, they can view Jones as a cheap dart throw with high upside in daily fantasy formats after he scored twice last weekend.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Julio Jones Catches Two Touchdowns In Week 17
1 year agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones caught both of his targets for 34 yards and two touchdowns during the team's 35-31 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The veteran has barely been involved since joining Philadelphia but was able to capitalize on both of his targets this week and find the end zone multiple times. He led the Eagles receivers in fantasy points this week and will be on the flex radar for those playing next week, with DeVonta Smith (foot) spotted in a walking boot and on crutches after the game. Quez Watkins should also see an increase in usage against the Giants. Consider Jones a boom-or-bust flex option when the Eagles travel to New York next week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN