Louisville Slugger
Footballguy
He lit up the Patriots, but my grandmother could light up the Pat's these days. Any Buffalo homers feel this guy is more than a one week wonder?
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Is Donald Jones worth a roster spot? (1 Viewer)
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depends on your league, but the Bills offense is doing well and throwing a lot. He's a starting WR in that offense. By virtue of those factors alone, he's likely worth a roster spot in most leagues. But, he also appears to be the 3rd option in the offense and maybe 4th inside the red zone, so his upside is likely limited.
But, he has come through with some big catches in the 4th quarter the past two weeks so I think Fitzpatrick is gaining trust in him. He already loves throwing to Stevie Johnson and David Nelson.
But, he has come through with some big catches in the 4th quarter the past two weeks so I think Fitzpatrick is gaining trust in him. He already loves throwing to Stevie Johnson and David Nelson.
I think he's an emerging player and I'd go get him. See below for a nice puff piece from earlier today.
http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Jones-emerging-as-deep-threat/13d20030-207e-40fb-9400-8ba779c1c032
http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Jones-emerging-as-deep-threat/13d20030-207e-40fb-9400-8ba779c1c032
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I own Nelson but I'm happy Jones is staying involved. I feel like Nelson is the better RZ option due to his 6'5" frame, but when the Amish Rifle has four options like he does now, there is some genuine synergy to the offense. People always sweat how many targets, how big is my slice of the pie. When all those guys are clicking - Stevie the stud, F-Jax, the two possession receivers - they are complimentary.Rather than worrying about how big is your slice of the pie (targets for my FF player), focus on whether the pie is getting bigger (IOW the offense is more effective).
Area51Inhabitant
Footballguy
Jones probably drops more balls than I'm comfortable with but he does seem to be developing into a down the field threat that this offense could use with the trading of Lee Evans. Definitely rosterable but with the ever increasing number of mouths to feed, don't expect every week to be like week 3.
SproutDaddy
Footballguy
I picked him up in 2 leagues where we start 3-4 WRs last week. Glad I did before this past Sunday's performance. He gets to start in one due to injuries to Colston and Crabtree.
I don't think he's worth much of anything at this point. He put up nice numbers against the Patriots who may have the worst defense in the NFL. Just look at his targets in the previous 2 weeks. The Bills were hardly looking in his direction.
SproutDaddy
Footballguy
As I stated, we start 3-4 WRs. These teams carry 40 man rosters. He seems like a better start over the likes of Jacoby Jones and Hines Ward. I guess it depends on the type of league to gauge his value.
Boone22
Footballguy
I actually picked him up in a Dynasty league as a handcuff to Steve Johnson. I was concerned about Steve's groin and didn't have a lot of depth at WR. If Steve goes down to injury, Jones will certainly get the opportunity. He may end up behind Neldon at that point but I would expect him to get quite a few more looks than he's getting now.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I think I missed Rud's point in my earlier reply (#4). I keep forgetting about Chandler (TE) and how every week he's scored a TD (has 4 now). Dude is 6'7".
I think between Chandler and Nelson in the RZ, and Stevie on deep routes, doesn't seem like Jones is likely to score very many TDs. But he does get tons of targets.
I think between Chandler and Nelson in the RZ, and Stevie on deep routes, doesn't seem like Jones is likely to score very many TDs. But he does get tons of targets.
Boone22
Footballguy
Yes and IF Steve were to go down due to injury, Jones' targets would increase as a result. It's got nothing to do with WR positions. It's about distribution of targets.Jones starts opposite Stevie.Nelson plays the slot.
In the Raiders game, Steve Johnson left the game in the fourth quarter. Jones had been invisible up to that point but came through with some big catches, including at least one on 4th down. I think he also broke up an interception in the end zone in that game. I don't think it's a stretch to say that he'd be a much bigger part of the offense if Johnson was out for any length of time. They are similar players who are better working on slants, ins, curls, etc. than they are going deep.
Casting Couch
Footballguy
Targets increasing every week.Week 1 - 5 (2 catches)Week 2 - 6 (4 catches)Week 3 - 10 (5 catches)This kid absolutely should be rostered. He is finding open space on the field, and improving every week.'Thumper said:
Sweet Love
IBL Representative
Exactly what I came to post...he is third on the team in targets (21) and #4 (Chandler) has only 12. I am not saying you should trot the guy out each week, but in a 12 team league, he should be rostered.
schooner44
Footballguy
He's worth a roster spot on deeper league rosters. He is getting looks from Fitzpatrick but has the worst hands of the 5 main receiving threats (including Fred Jackson). The first interception in the game against the Pats was a ball that Jones had BOTH hands on yet it went right through to the defender behind him. He seems to be much better suited for a fly pattern type route runner as he seems to have a knack for getting under a long ball. I'd give him a slight bump for leagues that reward for long TDs.
NE_REVIVAL
Footballguy
'Boone22 said:
I did the same thing in both leagues where I have Johnson. I don't think I will be starting Jones any time soon, but if Johnson goes down, Jones becomes a decent starter IMHO.
loose circuits
Footballguy
I'm amazed he was available in larger dynasty leagues. All the information about why the Bills felt comfortable letting Lee Evans go led to this guy. He was even dinged late in the preseason only to get have his starting gig waiting for him despite the hype for Marcus Easley and later on David Nelson. Definitely deserves a spot in everything but shallow leagues. I think there is a real chance he could be more consistent then Nelson. Fitz is looking to him more each week and he has been clutch. It's a great story...
I don't think he's getting near the respect he deserves in some circles, but that's understandable when you consider where he's come from and how he ended up where he is at
I don't think he's getting near the respect he deserves in some circles, but that's understandable when you consider where he's come from and how he ended up where he is at
Wadsworth
Footballguy
The Bills offense has been extremely productive but it's a rare situation where the TE and 3 WRs have legit fantasy value. For Jones, Nelson and even to a degree Steve Johnson their value will be somewhat limited by Chandler. Not only has Chandler gotten the bulk of goal line targets but he has converted them and made it look easy more than once. My concern for Jones (as well as Nelson in non-PPR) is that he'll get decent to good yardage on a regular basis but TDs will be rare with Chandler eating up the redzone targets and Steve Johnson getting most of the leftovers. He could still produce numbers worthy of a roster spot, but his upside is limited as long as Stevie Johnson is healthy. The idea of using him as a handcuff to Johnson is interesting. I normally don't consider handcuffing WRs but in this situation(Johnson's perpetual groin injury) it's is at least worth a look if you have a free roster spot.
loose circuits
Footballguy
with your example, which makes some sense, would it be the slot or the starter that faded? I would think the more likely production would come from the guy on the field more, no?
loose circuits
Footballguy
a week later and Jones finished 3 for 21, but just missed a long reception that would have saved the day. the good news is he lead the team in targets with 8 and outplayed Nelson who finished with only 2 catches.
