MARVIN JONES JR. NEWS

Fits in limited practice Jones (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Though Jones was listed as a non-participant Wednesday in the Lions' first practice of the week, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com suggests the wideout's absence was likely rest-related. Jones' return to work a day later supports that notion, and if he can upgrade to full activity Friday, he'll likely avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game in Carolina. With the likes of D'Andre Swift (concussion), Kenny Golladay (hip) and Danny Amendola (hip) all going down as a non-participants in Thursday's practice, Jones could be looking at a high-volume role in the passing game if at least two of those banged-up pass catchers aren't available.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Jones (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Jones and fellow starting wideout Danny Amendola (hip) both missed Wednesday's practice, while Kenny Golladay (hip) and T.J. Hockenson (toe) were each limited. To make matters worse for Detroit's receiving corps, Matthew Stafford sat out practice and could be in danger of missing time due to a ligament tear in his thumb. As such, the Lions could scarce afford for Jones to miss Sunday's upcoming matchup in Carolina due to injury.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Golladay Injury Update Crushes Marvin Jones Jr. Fantasy Outlook Detroit Lions wide receiver was able to practice on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his hip in Week 8. This puts him on track to...

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Not seen at practice Jones (undisclosed) wasn't present at practice Wednesday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact The Lions receiving corps is banged up at the moment, with Kenny Golladay (hip) returning to practice Wednesday and Danny Amendola taking a seat after injuring his hip this past Sunday against Washington. As a result, coach Matt Patricia may just be holding out his other veteran wide receiver, the 30-year-old Jones. Wednesday's injury report will reveal the reason for Jones' absence.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Chubb all about the victory, not stats or spreads

Point spreads, stats and fantasy points weren’t on Nick Chubb’s mind when he veered out of bounds a yard shy of the end zone Sunday even though no defenders were anywhere near him

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Today, Week 10

NFL Today, Week 10

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big day against Washington Jones caught eight of 10 targets for 96 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 30-27 victory over Washington.

Impact Jones really hadn't taken advantage of any of Kenny Golladay's (hip) previous three absences this season, but he came through against a Washington defense that previously allowed the fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2020. With Golladay yet to return to practice and Danny Amendola (hip) possibly on the shelf as well, it seems like Jones could continue to serve as the clear No. 1 option in the passing game in the short term. Next up is a Week 11 matchup against a floundering Panthers defense that bled 551 total yards and five total touchdowns to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Prater's 59-yard FG lifts Lions to 30-27 win over Washington

Matt Prater made a 59-yard field goal as time expired, lifting the Detroit Lions to a 30-27 win over Washington

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catches fourth TD of season Jones caught three of four targets for 43 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's loss to Minnesota.

Impact Again serving as the de facto No. 1 receiver in the absence of Kenny Golladay (hip), Jones somehow saw his third-lowest target total of the season. His stat line certainly wasn't helped by Matthew Stafford's (concussion) departure for the locker room, but Jones' light workload is still surprising given how the Vikings' already-weak secondary was also dealing with numerous injuries to cornerbacks. While it's not clear if Golladay has a chance to return Week 10, Jones seems like a risky choice this coming Sunday against Washington, though one with some decent upside given his red-zone prowess.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Can Marvin Jones Jr. keep up hot streak vs. Vikings? The Lions will be without star wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. However, they will still have Marvi...

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

As Cook thrives, Vikings turn strong-arm strategy to Lions

The Minnesota Vikings have rarely shied from a ground-oriented approach on offense in seven seasons under coach Mike Zimmer

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 9 pickups, free agents There could be a spending spree in FAAB leagues for Week 9's top waiver pickups (DeeJay Dallas, JaMycal Hasty, Damien Harris, Jordan Reed, M...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Today, Week 8

NFL Today, Week 8

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice in loss Jones caught three of seven passes for 39 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Colts.

Impact Jones scored on a 25-yard crossing route on the opening drive and found the end zone again after Kenny Golladay (hip) left the game. While the veteran was otherwise held in check by a tough Colts defense, Jones could see an increased workload in the near future if Golladay misses time. Next up is a Week 9 matchup against a Vikings defense that has allowed the third-most yards per pass attempt (8.5) with 17 passing touchdowns through seven games in 2020.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rivers' 3 TDs in 2nd quarter help Colts beat Lions 41-21

Philip Rivers threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter to give the Indianapolis Colts a double-digit lead and they beat the Detroit Lions 41-21 on Sunday

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kenny Golladay Injury Update Boosts Marvin Jones Jr. Fantasy Outlook Detroit Lions superstar wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) left the team's Week 9 game against the Indianapolis Colts. He was initially list...

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Offensive involvement reignited Jones corralled five of his six targets for 80 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-22 win against the Falcons.

Impact Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said this week that he needed to find creative ways to get Jones more involved in the game plan, and during Week 7 that effort was visible. Jones finished one notch behind Kenny Golladay for the team lead in targets, while his 80 receiving yards marked a season high. The 30-year-old totaled just 17 yards over Detroit's preceding two games combined entering Sunday, but evidently there does exist a reality in which Jones and Golladay can cohabitate as viable fantasy football assets this season. The Lions will next face a Colts defense that ranks behind only Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh in DVOA but that has already surrendered six TDs to opposing WRs on the year.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cleared from injury report Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Jones started the week as a non-participant before upgrading to limited participation Thursday and a full session Friday. He's played more than 80 percent of offensive snaps each game this season, but he's averaging only 2.8 catches for 29.2 yards, and he's seen just 10 targets in the three games Kenny Golladay has played. A matchup with the feeble Atlanta defense could help, though Jones was shut down by a similarly vulnerable Jacksonville unit last week.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Puts forth limited practice Jones (knee) took part in Thursday's practice in a limited fashion.

Impact The activity level marks a step forward for Jones, who didn't take any reps during Wednesday's session. Assuming Jones can repeat his limited participation Friday or upgrade to full work, he should be in good shape to play this weekend in Atlanta. Through five games, Jones has been a disappointment for fantasy managers with only 14 receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown across his 24 targets.

OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with knee injury Jones (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Wednesday's missed session marks Jones' first appearance on the injury report during the regular season. The veteran wideout will have two more chances to increase his level of activity ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta, so there's seemingly not yet reason for serious concern about his availability. Jones has been held below 10 receiving yards in back-to-back games, but if healthy he'll have a picturesque opportunity to get right against the Falcons' exploitable secondary.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM

2022 DE Marvin Jones Jr. takes notice of FSU's big win The legacy recruit said he heard from the Seminoles right after the game.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Meager production continues Jones caught two of five targets for eight yards during Sunday's 34-16 victory over Jacksonville.

Impact Although Jones' biggest catch of the day was wiped out by a questionable offensive penalty, he has officially gone back-to-back games with single-digit receiving yardage despite a pair of inviting matchups against the Saints and Jaguars. Meanwhile, the Lions appeared to make a concerted effort out of their Week 5 bye to give D'Andre Swift more touches. If that notion becomes a legitimate trend in the coming weeks, the 30-year-old Jones might have even more trouble carving out regular touches on a weekly basis. Thankfully, Jones will at least get a mouth-watering matchup Week 7 against a Falcons defense that appears significantly more vulnerable through the air (8.6 yards allowed per passing attempt, 32nd) than on the ground (4.1 yards allowed per rushing attempt, ninth) thus far in the 2020 campaign.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE