James Jones inactive for Packers; adjust fantasy lineups
With Jones and Randall Cobb both out with injury, the Packers are playing light Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
Jonathan Daniel
A week after suffering a PCL injury against the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
Jones, with 349 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 20 catches this season, is the second premium Packers' pass-catcher who is out for the game, joining the now-on-injured-reserve Randall Cobb.
Fantasy impact: With Jones out, the Packers will likely lean more heavily on established stars Jordy Nelson and Jermichael Finley against a strong Browns pass defense, including top-flight cornerback Joe Haden.
Assuming Haden matches up with Nelson, second-year receiver Jarrett Boykin could theoretically see some decent value as well, as the Packers tend to have a way of creating receivers when the situation necessitates it.
Jones wasn’t officially deemed inactive until Sunday, indicating he was likely close to being able to go. Assuming that’s true, there is reason to think he’ll be back at it for the Packers next game, next Sunday night against Minnesota.
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