Through the first four games this season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. seemed like he was on his way to becoming one of the NFL’s best pass catchers in 2016 (18 catches, 408 yards, two touchdowns). But since then, Jones Jr.’s production has slowed down a bit as more of his opponents are making it a priority to stop him from making plays.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 9: Marvin Jones Jr. beginning to cool down
After a hot start to 2016, the Lions’ wide receiver has seen a bit of a dip in his production recently. We explore the fantasy implications.
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In his last five games, Jones Jr. has just 248 total receiving yards (49.6 per game).
Fantasy Impact: Jones’ production is unlikely to pick up when he faces a tough Minnesota Vikings pass defense this week.
So far in 2016, the Vikings defense is giving up the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. They have yet to allow an opposing pass catcher to gain over 80 receiving yards this season, but they have allowed the position group to catch three touchdowns in their past three games.
Yahoo! projects Jones Jr. to finish Sunday with just four catches for 61 yards. Detroit’s wide receiver is clearly not the best option for fantasy owners this weekend.
