DECEMBER 24, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
VELUS JONES JR. #38 - WIDE RECEIVER - JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS
8 YDS •
1 REC •
0 TD
8 YDS
1 REC
0 TD
Velus Jones Jr. nearly breaks into clear on 40-yard kick return Bears receiver Velus Jones Jr. gains 40 yards on a kick return.
Loses costly fumble Jones caught one pass for three yards and rushed once for no gain in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
Impact With the Bears trying to mount a late comeback, Jones fumbled the ball, leading to an Eagles recovery and lowering Chicago's chances of pulling off an upset. On the season, he has just 75 yards while playing on offense, and his most significant fantasy value is in leagues that reward return yardage.
DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Highlight: Reddick pounces on fumble by Velus Jones for Eagles first forced TO Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick pounces on a fumble by Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones for the Eagles first forced tur...
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM
Can Velus Jones Jr. find his role during the final four games of the regular season? What can Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. accomplish over the final four games of the 2022 regular season?
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Small role in offense Jones rushed once for one yard in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Impact Jones' biggest contribution, as usual, was as a kick returner. He returned four kickoffs for 114 yards to go along with his one rushing attempt. On the season, he has five targets and six carries, and aside from leagues that award points for return yardage, his fantasy value is minimal right now.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Handles two rushing attempts Jones rushed twice for for six yards in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.
Impact Jones has 45 rushing yards and 24 receiving yards this season, and his biggest impact is as a kick returner. Aside from leagues that include kick return yardage, Jones has yet to become a fantasy factor as a receiver.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Velus Jones Jr. makes most of return to action A healthy scratch the previous two weeks, Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. showed his speed and playmaking ability by returning a kickoff 55 yar...
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Velus Jones Jr. mashes the accelerator for 55-yard kick return Receiver Velus Jones Jr. sets up the Bears on their first drive with a 55-yard kick return.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
In line to play Sunday Jones (coach's decision) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Impact Jones was sidelined during each of the Bears' last two games due to a coach's decision, but he's now slated to return to action Sunday versus Atlanta and serve as Chicago's primary kick and punt returner with Khalil Herbert (hip) landing on injured reserve.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch once again Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Detroit.
Impact Jones will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week after appearing in five consecutive games. The rookie third-round pick may have a difficult time seeing the field now that the Bears' wideout corps in back to full strength.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives: WR N'Keal Harry, CB Kindle... - The Athletic Bears inactives: WR N’Keal Harry, CB Kindle Vildor, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, RG Teven Jenkins, WR Velus Jones Jr., DB Harrison Hand and OG Ja’...
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Kevin Fishbain: Bears inactives: WR Velus Jones Jr., OT Alex... - The Athletic Bears inactives: WR Velus Jones Jr., OT Alex Leatherwood, CB Lamar Jackson, TE Jake Tonges and OG Ja'Tyre Carter. Jones, the third-round roo...
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Healthy scratch Jones (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Impact Jones will be inactive for the first time since Week 3, though his absences early in the season were due to injury. He's now lost his role with both N'Keal Harry and new addition Chase Claypool active to take on Miami. Jones' absence is likely to be felt most on special teams, where Khalil Herbert and Trestan Ebner are candidates to take over as return specialists.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Velus Jones Jr.'s versatility vs. Cowboys | Thayer's Playbook Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer breaks down game tape and shows how Velus Jones Jr. gets critical downs in the running back position versus t...
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM
Productive as rusher Jones caught one pass for five yards and rushed twice for 33 yards In the Bears' 49-29 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
Impact Jones had at least 15 yards on each of his rushing attempts, but he just missed out on a big play when Justin Fields slightly overthrew him on a deep pass after the receiver ran past a pair of defenders. With this being his most productive game of the season, the rookie will need to post more consistent production before being a player who can be relied upon in fantasy lineups.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Why Velus Jones Jr. Can't Be Ruled Out for Punt Returns Even after two muffed punts in three games, Bears rookie Velus Jones Jr. can’t be ruled out for returns Monday night.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kevin Fishbain: Bears special teams coordinator Richard... - The Athletic Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower said they're having a competition this week for the punt-return job. Velus Jones Jr. is st...
OCTOBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bears Could Be Looking for Another Punt Returner Velus Jones Jr. had trouble fielding punts even before second lost muff and change for the return game change could occur.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bears Could Be Looking for Another Punt Returner Velus Jones Jr. had trouble fielding punts even before second lost muff and change for the return game change could occur.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Loses costly fumble Jones rushed once for eight yards, caught one pass for 10 yards and lost a fumble on a punt return in the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Commanders on Thursday.
Impact Jones played 12 snaps and had a minor role in the Bears offense. However, his lost fumble on a punt in the fourth quarter gave the Commanders the ball deep in the red zone, which led to Washington scoring the game-winning touchdown. On the season, Jones has been targeted five times, which puts a limit on his upside until his role increases.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bears Rewind: Velus Jones Jr.'s fumble, offense's goal-to-go failures add up to another loss Jones' muffed punt led to the Commanders' go-ahead score, and the Bears couldn't overcome going 0-for-3 in goal-to-go situations.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Velus Jones' miscue fielding punt results in costly turnover Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones fumbles a punt return that is recovered by the Washington Commanders.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • NFL.COM
Scores on first NFL reception Jones caught a nine-yard touchdown in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Impact The rookie was targeted once on a shovel pass in the red zone. He also returned a pair of kickoffs for 39 yards. In a low-volume passing attack, Jones will need his role to expand before he can be considered a reliable fantasy option aside from leagues that include return yardage.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Watch: VFL Velus Jones Jr. Scores First NFL Touchdown Former Tennessee Football wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has scored his first NFL touchdown in the fifth week of the NFL season. Jones score...
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Watch: VFL Velus Jones Jr. Scores First NFL Touchdown Former Tennessee Football wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has scored his first NFL touchdown in the fifth week of the NFL season. Jones score...
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
