Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is officially listed as probable for Week 5. Jones is dealing with an ankle injury, but it's not expected to keep him out of Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Jones has played in all four games for the Falcons thus far and his probable designation is more of a formality than anything.
Julio Jones injury update: Falcons WR probable; is a fantasy must-start
Julio Jones has an ankle injury and is listed as probable for Week 5. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Jones is one of the top receivers in the league and has shown it in each game. He caught six passes for 82 yards against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4, and has 29 receptions for 447 yards and three touchdowns on the season. The Giants are not a particularly strong team when it comes to defending the pass, as they allow 254.5 passing yards per game on average.
Fantasy Impact: Jones is probable, which is supposed to denote a 75-percent chance of playing, but it would be shocking if he missed the game. He'll likely be lined up against Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and that's a tough matchup, but Jones is a must-start in any situation in which he's likely to play. And he'll definitely play in this one, so fantasy owners should start him with confidence.
