Washington should have Matt Jones back in time for its Week 1 clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jones practiced Tuesday without his non-contact jersey, according to Washington Post reporter Mike Jones.
Matt Jones sheds non-contact jersey, fantasy value still low
We break down the fantasy impact of Matt Jones returning to practice following his shoulder injury.
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Jones is recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in Washington’s second preseason game. That sidelined him for the next two weeks before he returned to practice Monday, but wore a non-contact jersey. The fact he shed it just a day later suggests Jones is on track to start next Monday’s game against Pittsburgh.
Fantasy Spin: Jones is expected to be Washington’s workhorse back this year, but his rookie inconsistencies and preseason injury have his fantasy stock low entering the season.
Jones is barely projected as a top-30 running back in Week 1. He is also going against a Steelers defense that allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to running backs in 2015.
Keep Jones on your bench this week.
