Washington’s starting running back Matt Jones suffered an AC sprain in his left shoulder during the team’s Week 2 preseason win against the New York Jets. Before leaving the game, Jones carried the ball seven times for a team-leading 31 yards, with an average of 4.4 yards per carry.
Matt Jones sprains shoulder in preseason Week 2, creates further doubt over fantasy value
The Washington running back is still expected to start in Week 1 despite suffering a preseason injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Jones is expected to remain the team’s starter, with some help from Chris Thompson, Rob Kelley, and rookie Keith Marshall. Coach Jay Gruden has stated, “I don’t think it’ll be a long injury”, and barring any potential setbacks in recovery, Jones is most likely going to start in Week 1.
Fantasy Impact: Jones was already a questionable draft choice prior to this injury. He had an inconsistent rookie year that was heavily assisted by a battered Washington backfield. While the injury isn’t season ending, it is another point against a running back whose ability to produce starting running back numbers is already in question.
