Felix Jones Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Aug 22, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones rushed seven times for 56 yards against the Chargers in the Cowboys' second preseason game.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones was electric for the second straight week, with the quickness to make defenders miss and the power to break tackles. After Sunday's performance, Tony Romo said he's never seen Jones "more explosive or quicker" and that he's "taken it up a notch with his understanding of the game." The Cowboys run blocking has also been impressive. Jones is steadily moving up the fantasy draft boards after a strong training camp.
Aug. 21 - 10:35 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 23, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Jason Garrett confirmed that Felix Jones has earned the feature back job this season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I think he's proven that he's able to do that, over the last half of last year into the start of this training camp," Garrett said. "He's playing awfully well." Yes he is. While we love the explosiveness Jones has shown in preseason action, it's just as important that he's lowinger his pads and grinding through tackles. He's a more complete back this year.
Aug. 23 - 4:54 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 18, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cowboys RBs coach Skip Peete confirmed that Felix Jones is the team's top option in all short-yardage plays.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Tashard Choice got a third-and-1 opportunity last week, but was stuffed for no gain and the Cowboys were forced to punt. "Felix is really the guy we're going to have in there but he asked for a breather prior to that play," Peete said. Dallas made an offensive line switch in order to improve its power in the trenches, benching rookie LG Bill Nagy for Derrick Dockery. Felix Jones is the heavy favorite for all red-zone work in Dallas, as well.
Sep. 18 - 11:28 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 19, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>A report from ESPN Dallas agrees with a previous report from Adam Schefter that Felix Jones (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 3.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones played Sunday's game with a harness on his dislocated shoulder and "should be available to play against the Redskins," per ESPN's Ed Werder and Todd Archer. Jones figures to get some practice time off, and it remains to be seen whether he'll return as Dallas' every-down back like he was used in Week 1. Jones was in and out of the lineup in Sunday's win over San Francisco.
Sep. 19 - 4:10 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN Dallas</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 22, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones (shoulder) did not participate in Cowboys' practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones watched the workout with a baseball hat and no pads on after playing through a separated shoulder last week. The injury is not expected to keep him out of Monday's game, but it could limit his role. Owners also have to be wary of an aggravation. Consider Jones more of a weak RB2 this week, with Tashard Choice and DeMarco Murray likely to siphon reps.
Sep. 22 - 12:50 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Tim MacMahon on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 24, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones (shoulder) was limited in Cowboys practice Saturday, and is listed as questionable for Week 3.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Barring a setback, Jones will be active on Monday against the Redskins. At far from full health, he's expected to cede some carries to DeMarco Murray. Jones is an acceptable play if you're thin at running back, but you should consider benching him for a week if you have a viable alternative.
Sep. 24 - 3:01 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Rob Phillips on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 29, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones (shoulder) put in a full practice again on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones is ready to go against the Lions, and should be on the field for more snaps this week. He comes in at No. 16 among fantasy backs in Rotoworld's Week 4 rankings.
Sep. 29 - 4:34 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 13, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones (shoulder) is practicing fully this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones took 21 touches against the Lions before the bye week, and should be in line for a normal workload going forward. Patient owners will be rewarded over the next month, as Jones faces a Patriots defense allowing 4.59 YPC, the Rams' 32nd-ranked run defense, and an Eagles defense allowing the most fantasy points to opposing backs.
Oct. 13 - 5:22 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN Boston</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 15, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones admits his right shoulder is still not 100 percent healthy.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"(The shoulder is) still not 100 percent," Jones said. "I'm just trying to play through it and contribute and help out with my team." It's a concerning admission since Jones just had an entire bye week to heal up, but he was able to practice fully this week. He is expected to receive a normal workload against the Patriots, who are allowing 4.59 YPC. With the Rams and Eagles' pathetic run defenses on deck in Weeks 7 and 8, Jones is locked in as a RB2.
Oct. 15 - 2:31 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 17, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Fort Worth Star-Telegram confirms that Felix Jones' ankle injury will keep him out for Week 7 "and likely longer."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The injury is a high ankle sprain, so this shouldn't be the least bit surprising. The newspaper confirms that DeMarco Murray appears next in line for carries. "When I get an opportunity when I'm in there, I'm just going to try to make plays and continue to work hard," said the rookie. Murray has 71 yards on 24 carries through five games, "good" for a 2.96 YPC average.
Oct. 17 - 10:47 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 1, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Cowboys are calling Felix Jones (ankle) "day to day" for Week 9.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We won't have a good read on Jones' status until after Wednesday's practice, though it would be an upset if DeMarco Murray isn't the feature back again versus the Seahawks. With only Phillip Tanner behind Murray, the Cowboys may simply have designs on using Jones as an "emergency" back until he's close to 100 percent.
Nov. 1 - 4:49 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 3, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones (ankle) was not participating at Cowboys practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>At this point, it would be a surprise if Jones makes his return this week. He's never been a fast healer and it hasn't even been three weeks yet since he sustained a high-ankle sprain. Look for DeMarco Murray to start and carry the load against a Seahawks' defense giving up just 3.2 yards per carry on the season.
Nov. 3 - 12:44 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Todd Archer on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 9, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones will spend his day rehabbing while the Cowboys practice. For now, it looks like he'll miss his fourth straight game since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 6. Dallas has no reason to rush him back with DeMarco Murray performing at an extremely high level as the feature back.
Nov. 9 - 12:18 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN Dallas</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 14, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beat writer Calvin Watkins suggests Felix Jones' (ankle) role once healthy will be on third downs and kick returns.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>After yet another impressive performance yesterday, DeMarco Murray has locked up the feature back job. The rookie is averaging 6.7 yards per carry on the season compared to Jones' 4.0 mark. Owners stashing Jones can't expect more than a limited role upon his return.
Nov. 14 - 11:41 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN Dallas</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 16, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones practiced on a limited basis Wednesday for the first time since suffering an ankle sprain in Week 6.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>As expected, Jones appears ready to serve as DeMarco Murray's backup as soon as this week. While an 8-12 touch role can't be ruled out eventually, we wouldn't expect to see that in his first game back.
Nov. 16 - 12:42 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Tim MacMahon on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones was working on kickoff returns in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's confirmation that Jones is going to have a change-of-pace and perhaps passing-down role behind DeMarco Murray. The Cowboys wouldn't risk Jones on returns if he was being counted on for a substantial workload out of the backfield.
Nov. 17 - 1:27 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN Dallas</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 23, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Felix Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He was limited in Wednesday's practice. Jones is fully expected to be active after escaping Sunday's win over the Redskins without further injury, but won't be a fantasy option as Dallas' change-of-pace back outside of deep PPR leagues.
Nov. 23 - 2:48 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Cowboys on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Jason Garrett suggested Felix Jones will eventually regain a role in the offense.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>In the Thanksgiving day win over the Dolphins, DeMarco Murray got 26 touches and Jones saw one. "Felix will continue to get himself acclimated back into the offense," Garrett said, "and be a big-impact type player for us like he's been in the past." We could see 5-10 touches per game eventually, but it's not happening right now. Murray is simply playing too well to take off the field.
Nov. 30 - 9:45 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN Dallas</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 13, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Owner/GM Jerry Jones confirmed Tuesday that Felix Jones will assume DeMarco Murray's role as the workhorse back in the Cowboys offense.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"That was a tough defense we were running against the other day and he showed in that game that he can carry the load," said Jones. "... He'll have a big workload." Dropped in many leagues after Murray's emergence, Felix is the no-brainer top waiver pickup this week. He's a legit RB1 option against a Bucs defense that allowed 190 yards to Chris Johnson and a career-high four TDs to Maurice Jones-Drew.
Dec. 13 - 5:35 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2011

Felix Jones - RB - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Jason Garrett echoed owner Jerry Jones' sentiment Wednesday that the Cowboys have faith in Felix Jones as a true feature back.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>They'd better, because they don't have any alternatives. "I think he's proven to us that he can carry the ball more," said Garrett. "We can throw it to him more. He carried the load (last Sunday night) and did a really nice job for us. And we've got a lot of confidence in him." Jones shouldn't struggle to top 20 touches in Saturday night's matchup with the Buccaneers.
Dec. 14 - 5:15 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>