Julius Jones/Justin Forsett Fantasy News 2009-2010

HacheMan · Nov 26, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mora confirms Jones will start if he can play </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Julius Jones - RB - SEA - Nov. 26 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Seahawks coach Jim Mora confirmed that Julius Jones (ribs, lung) will start if he can play Sunday.
Mora admitted that Jones' conditioning will be an issue if he does get on the field. Jones missed practice on Wednesday and could come down to a game-time decision in a 1 p.m. ET start. Justin Forsett will be ready to step in against the Rams' porous rush defense if Jones can't go.
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
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HacheMan · Nov 27, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Julius Jones still in pain; game-day decision </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Julius Jones - RB - SEA - Nov. 27 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Jim Mora revealed Friday that Julius Jones (ribs, lung) is still in pain and will be a game-time decision in Week 12. Jones was "limited" in Seahawks practice for the second straight day Friday.
Jones' lung is still bruised, and he is questionable on the injury report. Despite Mora's unreasonable early-week optimism, Jones' status is very much in doubt for Sunday's game against the Rams. The teams will square off at 1PM ET Sunday. Justin Forsett will be the every-down back if Jones sits.
Source: Danny O'Neil on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 29, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Julius Jones out; Justin Forsett will start </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Julius Jones - RB - SEA - Nov. 29 </B></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Julius Jones is inactive for Sunday's game against St. Louis.
We can thank Jim Mora for creating so much uncertainty about this situation by declaring Jones would face the Rams early this week. In reality, the running back has a serious injury to his ribs and lungs, is still in pain, and was never likely to play. Mora even got the Seahawks' beat writers to buy into his line of thinking. Justin Forsett will start on Sunday.
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HacheMan · Nov 30, 2009

Justin Forsett - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Justin Forsett is averaging 6.8 yards per carry on the season while Julius Jones is at 3.7.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>This is not because Forsett is running draws in third-and-long situations. Forsett is a legit running back and deserves at least a share of the work even when Jones (ribs, lung) returns to the lineup. Forsett is showing an ability to make people miss -- something Julius Jones does not do.
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HacheMan · Nov 30, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Mora: Julius Jones remains Seahawks starter </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Julius Jones - RB - SEA - Nov. 30 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Jim Mora stated Monday that Julius Jones remains the Seahawks' starting tailback when healthy.
Justin Forsett has 368 total yards and four touchdowns in the last three games, but Mora plans to reinstall Jones with the first-team offense when he's over his ribs and lung injuries. Mora also said Jones is "expected" to face San Francisco in Week 13, but is making "no guarantees." Jones is averaging just 4.5 yards per touch on the year compared to Forsett's 6.6.
Source: Danny O'Neil on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 30, 2009

Julius Jones - RB - Seahawks Updating a previous item, Seahawks coach Jim Mora admitted Monday that he doesn't know Julius Jones' (ribs, lung) status for Week 13.
"I don't know where he will be this week," Mora said. "Hopefully, he'll be ready to play, but I can't say with any certainty that will be the case. We'll just have to see where we are when the week goes on." Justin Forsett appears to have a chance to make a third straight start Sunday against the 49ers. November 30
Source: Seattle Times

HacheMan · Dec 1, 2009

Justin Forsett - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Despite saying Julius Jones would not lose his starting job due to injury, Seahawks coach Jim Mora added that "we’re going to make sure [Forsett] gets touches."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We still don't know if Jones (ribs, lung) is going to play this week, but Forsett is going to be in a timeshare if he does. "Justin has earned the right to carry the ball, off of what he did at Arizona, and what he did this week," Mora said.
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HacheMan · Dec 2, 2009

Julius Jones - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Wednesday that Julius Jones' (ribs, lung) status won't be known until late this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones' availability for Week 13 against the 49ers may come down to an issue of pain tolerance. Julius will practice Wednesday on a limited basis. If he doesn't progress enough, Justin Forsett will make a third straight start.
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HacheMan · Dec 2, 2009

Julius Jones - RB - Seahawks Julius Jones (chest) returned to Seahawks practice in full Wednesday.
We feel a bit guilty making Jones' return to full practice a top story on Rotoworld considering his season-long ineffectiveness, but his status does affect a relevant fantasy player (Justin Forsett). Jones, averaging a paltry 3.7 yards per carry on the year, appears to be on track to return against San Francisco. If he does, expect an even timeshare between him and Forsett. December 2

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2009

Justin Forsett - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Justin Forsett confirmed in a Wednesday conference call with 49ers media that he doesn't expect to start in Week 13.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"No," he said when asked if he'd start the game. Seattle is likely reducing its odds of beating San Francisco by reinstalling Julius Jones as the starting tailback, but it isn't like Jim Mora's team knows how to win. They've won four games all year; two against St. Louis and one against Detroit.
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HacheMan · Dec 3, 2009

How can you not start this guy after his performances the last 2 weeks.....

HacheMan · Dec 4, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Forsett injured on Seahawks' practice field </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Justin Forsett - RB - SEA - Dec. 4</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Justin Forsett injured his quadriceps in Seahawks practice Friday and is now listed as questionable for Week 13.
The injury is being termed a quadriceps "strain." "I think he'll be OK, but I can't tell you for sure," coach Jim Mora said. Forsett tried to downplay the injury, calling it a "little tweak," but this makes the decision easy for fantasy owners contemplating using Forsett against San Francisco's top-five run defense. With Julius Jones fully expected back, Forsett is a poor flex option.
Source: Seattle Times
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HacheMan · Dec 11, 2009

Julius Jones - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Seahawks coach Jim Mora said Friday that carries will be divided between Julius Jones and Justin Forsett based on personnel groupings.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's worth noting that Forsett is not on the injury report his week; Mora blamed Forsett's measly eight touches in last Sunday's game on a thigh injury. The "personnel groupings" explanation now indicates that Jones will remain the starter and featured back on early downs, with Forsett playing in passing situations. Keep both backs reserved in Week 14 against Houston.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Danny O'Neil on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 12, 2009

Justin Forsett - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Seahawks coach Jim Mora said that Justin Forsett will see more action this week now that he's fully healthy.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Seahawks limited Forsett's snaps lat week because of a strained quad. Mora did not designate a starting running back for this week, saying it will depend on what formation they open in. Look for a fairly even timeshare this week, with Julius Jones getting the early down and red zone work. Avoid this situation if you can in fantasy.
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HacheMan · Dec 19, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Seahawks to use series-by-series RB rotation </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Justin Forsett - RB - SEA - Dec. 19

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Jim Mora revealed Friday that he plans to use Justin Forsett and Julius Jones in a "split series" rotation Sunday versus Tampa Bay.
Forsett is also replacing Nate Burleson (out, ankle) on punt returns. The new rotation means Forsett will dominate every other possession, even though Jones will start. It's an even committee now, and Forsett will get the goal-line carries if the Seahawks get in scoring position on his possessions. Forsett is a quality RB2 in PPR leagues. He's also a flex option in non-PPR.
Source: Associated Press
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HacheMan · Dec 21, 2009

Julius Jones - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Julius Jones suffered a rib injury during Sunday's loss to the Bucs but played through it.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The injury doesn't sound serious at all, but it's worth noting that Jones dealt with rib and lung issues just a few weeks ago. This could be the opening that Justin Forsett needs to re-assume his role as the unquestioned feature back over the final two weeks of the season. Owners need to monitor practice reports this week closely.
Dec. 21 - 11:39 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Tacoma News Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 23, 2009

Julius Jones - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Julius Jones (ribs) was held out of Seahawks practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jones' status is unknown for Week 16, but his rib injury is an aggravation of the one that cost him multiple games earlier on. It's natural to think he might not be able to face Green Bay, which would give Justin Forsett the start.
Dec. 23 - 1:28 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Danny O'Neil on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 25, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Julius Jones returns to practice, will play </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Julius Jones - RB - SEA - Dec. 25</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Julius Jones (ribs) returned to a full practice Thursday and is expected to play Sunday at Green Bay.
Jones will likely start against a Packers defense that has shut down opposing running games for the past two months. He's not even a flex option, and his presence will limit the fantasy potential of Justin Forsett as well. Stay away from the Seattle backfield this week.
Source: Tacoma News Tribune
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HacheMan · Dec 28, 2009

Julius Jones - RB - Seahawks Julius Jones (ribs, ankle) is considered questionable for Week 17.
Jones re-injured his ribs for the second week in a row on Sunday, and also tweaked his ankle. He's not likely to be back with Seattle in 2010, so the Seahawks may as well feature Justin Forsett against the Titans in Week 17. December 28 - 6:10 p.m. ET
Source: Seattle Times

HacheMan · Dec 30, 2009

Julius Jones - RB - Seahawks </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Julius Jones (ribs, ankle) won't practice on Wednesday and remains questionable for the season finale.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's looking more and more like Justin Forsett will get a chance to carry the load against the Titans. We'll see if Jones tries to force his way back into practice Thursday or Friday.
Dec. 30 - 1:26 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Danny O'Neil on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>