James Jones Fantasy News

Vikings steal Greg Jennings away from Green Bay
Friday, March 15, 2013, 7:25pm

WR Greg Jennings reached agreement with...the Vikings.

James Jones looking forward to more targets in 2013
Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 1:27pm

Packers WR James Jones is looking forward to more targets in 2013.

"It's exciting because it means more opportunities," Jones said. "As long as we can stay healthy, it means more opportunities for me, [Randall Cobb] and [Jordy Nelson]. When you lose playmakers like [Donald Driver] and if [Greg Jennings] doesn't sign back, that's two less guys we gotta give the ball to which means you're going to get a lot more action."

Could Jones register 100 catches in 2013?

"I think a 100-catch receiver is gone out of our offense just because Aaron (Rodgers) spreads the ball around so much," he said. "If anybody had a shot to get 100 catches, I'd probably say Randall because he's in the slot and he'll probably get a lot more targets.

"I can see me, Jordy and Randall getting about 80 catches a piece. I can see us all having over 1,000 yards."

Jordy Nelson limited against the Vikings
Monday, January 7, 2013, 2:21pm

Packers WR Jordy Nelson downplayed the fact that he’d limped off the field late.

“I feel great,” Nelson said. Asked what he did to his leg late in the game, Nelson replied, “Nothing.”

Nelson, who missed three games with a hamstring injury and then aggravated his knee during last Sunday’s regular-season finale at Minnesota, played just 19 snaps by unofficial count in Saturday night’s game, catching three passes for 51 yards.

HC Mike McCarthy was limiting Nelson’s playing time. He went with a lot of three-receiver sets with Greg Jennings, Randall Cobb and James Jones as the receivers.

“It just kind of unfolded that way, just with the groups we went with, starting off with what we call the ‘Zebra’ (package) – the three wide receiver, one tight end, one back set,” McCarthy explained. “That’s just the way it sorted out. (With) Jordy coming back off of injury, I don't want to call it a rep count, but it wouldn’t have been smart for him to try to go out and play 60 plays.”

Jordy Nelson on track to play vs. Vikings
Thursday, January 3, 2013, 7:57pm

Packers WR Jordy Nelson (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday and said in the locker room afterward that he expects to play against the Minnesota Vikings Saturday night.

Fellow WR Randall Cobb (ankle) was also a full participant, which means the Packers will have their top four receivers healthy and on the field come game time.

"I feel good," Nelson said.

Asked if he had any doubts he would play, he said: "No, none whatsoever."

Randall Cobb apparently avoids 'significant damage'
Monday, December 24, 2012, 7:57am

X-rays on receiver Randall Cobb’s injured ankle were negative, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

An MRI will be conducted on Monday. Currently, it’s not believed that Cobb has any significant damage.

He could play on Sunday against the Vikings; he should be ready to go for the postseason — especially if the Packers end up with a bye.

Randall Cobb leaves game with an ankle injury
Sunday, December 23, 2012, 8:28pm

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb left Sunday's 55-7 blowout win over the Tennesee Titans in the third quarter with an ankle injury and did not return.

Cobb, who has developed into the Packers' version of Percy Harvin, was injured after he fielded a punt. He slowly jogged off the field with a noticeable limp, but he originally looked to be fine as he jogged on the sideline. Moments later, Cobb was taken to the Packers' locker room.

Cobb had three receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown before he left the game.

Jordy Nelson (hamstring) still not back at practice
Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 1:43pm

Packers WR Jordy Nelson (hamstring) did not return to practice on Wednesday.

Monday, December 17, 2012, 5:24pm

Packers coach Mike McCarthy will have better handle on Jordy Nelson on Wednesday.

Jordy Nelson a "longshot" to play in Week 15
Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 4:31pm

Packers HC Mike McCarthy called WR Jordy Nelson a longshot to play in Week 15.