Arians: Buccaneers RB1 job is Ronald Jones'

Dec 20, 2021

Bruce Arians says it's Ronald Jones' time now to do what Leonard Fournette did late last year when Jones got hurt. Arians says it's Jones's job right now.

Fantasy Impact:

Fournette is expected to miss a game or two, but that game or two is also the fantasy semifinals and finals for a lot of leagues. ESPN's Mike Clay tweeted about Jones and how he produced in four games with Fournette out of the lineup last year: 26 touches, 128 yards; 20 touches, 125 yards; 25 touches, 121 yards, 2 TD; 19 touches, 84 yards, 1 TD. Those who already backed up for Fournette with Jones at least can feel good about plugging in a potential solid option for the next week or two. He'll be a must-add off the wire and a potential RB1 for Week 16. The Bucs play the Panthers, Jets and Panthers again to close the regular season.

yesterday

Jets place WR Garrett Wilson on IR

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:21 PM EST

Jets placed WR Garrett Wilson on injured reserve, and he now will be out a minimum of four games.

Fantasy Impact:

Unless you're in a 16-team league or deeper, we would suggest fading the Jets wide receiver room wherever possible. Tight end Mason Taylor could legitimately end up being the No. 1 pass-catcher on Thursday Night Football, which makes him a TE streamer candidate.

Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy Limited, RB Isiah Pacheco DNP on Thursday

Chiefs

yesterday · 4:19 PM EST

George Karlaftis and Xavier Worthy were limited in practice today.

Isiah Pacheco did not practice.

Fantasy Impact:

With Pacheco set to miss more time, Hunt should be considered a fringe RB2/3, while Smith is more of a desperation RB4.

While Rice would still sit in WR1 territory whether or not Worthy plays, Brown would elevate into more of a boom/bust WR4 role.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy upgraded to full participant, on track for Week 11

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:13 PM EST

Vikings upgraded JJ McCarthy from limited practice on Wednesday to full practice today, putting him on track to start Sunday.

Related Players: Max Brosmer, John Wolford

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like McCarthy should get the start here in a good matchup against the Bears defense. Consider him a streaming option and put him in top-15 consideration with a nice rushing floor.