Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones had a quiet afternoon against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, but fantasy owners should just feel thankful he exited the game in one piece.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 9: Marvin Jones
The Bengals have a capable receiver in A.J. Green’s shadow, but can he be counted on to produce in Week 9? We break down the fantasy implications.
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During the first half of the Bengals' 16-10 victory, Andy Dalton targeted Jones on a crossing route that ended with the receiver getting speared over the middle by safety Mike Mitchell. Jones wasn't bounced from action as a result, but it was rough goings for him and his offense, as he finished with just two catches for 12 yards on the afternoon.
Fantasy impact: Jones has an easier matchup awaiting him on Sunday against a Browns defense that continues to unravel, but his fantasy potential is capped by his own team more so than his matchups at hand. There are simply too many mouths to feed amid the Bengals offense, which hinders Jones' week-to-week totals.
Competing with A.J. Green, Tyler Eifert and Giovani Bernard for targets doesn't always present a sturdy floor for Jones' fantasy owners to count on, but the upside will always remain when a talented receiver is amid an explosive offense. Jones can be considered a boom-or-bust WR3 for Week 9.
