Jacoby

Jones

As Rotoworld’s Evan Silva points out, Jacoby Jones filled in as the LWR, with Kevin Walter as the RWR, back in 2007 when LWR Andre Johnson missed time. Asomugha usually matches up against the left wide receiver. For what it’s worth, Raiders coach Tom Cable has “no doubt in his mind” that Johnson will play for Houston this week.

Jones is 27 and in his fifth NFL season. “Sometimes it takes guys longer to master their skills,” Kirksey said. With Kevin Walter (shoulder) tentatively expected to miss 1-2 weeks, the Texans have plenty of faith in Jones as their No. 2 wideout. He’ll be an option in deeper formats anytime Walter or Andre Johnson sits.

Jones has plenty of talent and explosiveness, but inconsistency has been an issue throughout his career. And now that the Texans are running more effectively and often than ever before, Jones’ target count could be an issue. Still, there’s enough upside here to make an add just in case Walter’s collarbone issue lingers. Bryant Johnson would become the third receiver in that case.

“There’s a good chance that Kevin will be back this week,” said Kubiak, adding that Walter was “pretty close” to playing against the Dolphins. Jacoby Jones managed 48 yards on three receptions in Week 2, and the two will likely continue to rotate going forward. The situation is best left avoided in fantasy.

Starting in place of Kevin Walter, Jones set up the Texans’ first field goal with an impressive 31-yard catch on a tipped ball down the sideline. With the Texans in clock-killing mode in the second half, Jones saw just four targets on the afternoon. He’ll be a risk/reward WR3 option against the Saints next week.

Jones was able to turn in only one limited practice this week, but will apparently be a go against the Saints. Targeted just four times in Kevin Walter’s absence last Sunday, Jones is safely droppable with Walter back from his shoulder injury.

Unless Jones misses Friday’s practice entirely, he should be active for Week 4. Coming off a one-catch, 19-yard performance, he will not be a strong play against the Steelers this weekend.

In an incredibly inefficient, Berrianesque performance, Jones tied Owen Daniels for the team lead with 11 targets but hauled in just the one. Jones may get another start in Week 6 against the Ravens, but we wouldn’t blame you at all for wanting to drop him immediately. He’s just not a natural wide receiver.

Jones was brutally ineffective, rounding off routes and catching one pass on 11 targets. He’ll likely play almost every down once again this week with Andre Johnson (hamstring) sidelined, but will be a high-risk fantasy option. Jones is more of a mere speedster than true receiver at this point.

Jones had a nice sideline catch for a first down but was otherwise an afterthought in an offense dominated by the ground game in Week 7. He’ll head back to the No. 3 receiver role if Andre Johnson (hamstring) returns for Week 8 against the Jags.