Week 17 at Indianapolis Colts
Zay Jones caught six balls for 50 yards last week against the Broncos and has quietly had at least five receptions in four of his past five games and has 17 targets over his last two. That gives him some deep-league PPR value, but he’s still not producing enough points to warrant serious fantasy consideration in most leagues. Sit him in a tough matchup against a Colts defense that ranks sixth in aFPA to opposing wide receivers.
Week 15 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
In Week 14, Jones played 84% of snaps, had one reception on three targets, 5 yards, 63 air yards, zero touchdowns, 9% of the team targets, and 26% of the team air yards. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jones ranked as the half PPR WR86. Better wide receiver options should be available on the waiver wire for semifinal matchups.
Week 14 vs. Tennessee Titans
The Titans are the 18th best defense against wide receivers, per our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jones ranked as the half PPR WR88. Better wide receiver options should be available on the waiver wire.
Week 13 at Kansas City Chiefs
In Week 12, Jones played 90% of snaps, had two receptions on two targets, 5 yards, 2 air yards, zero touchdowns, 6% of the team targets, and 1% of the team air yards. The Chiefs are the sixth-best defense against wide receivers, per our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jones ranked as the half PPR WR70. Better wide receiver options should be available on the waiver wire.
Week 12 at New York Jets
In Week 11, Jones played 69% of the snaps, had three receptions on three targets, 25 yards, 10 air yards, zero touchdowns, 10% of the team targets, and 5% of the team air yards. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jones ranked as the half PPR WR74 and is the fourth receiving option behind Darren Waller, Tyrell Williams, and Hunter Renfrow. Fantasy managers should have better receivers available on the waiver wire.
Week 11 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
In Week 10, Jones played 67% of the snaps, had one reception on three targets, 10 yards, 32 air yards, 10% of the team targets, and 17% of the team air yards. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jones ranked as the half PPR WR75 and is the fourth receiving option behind Darren Waller, Tyrell Williams, and Hunter Renfrow. There are better receivers available on the waiver wire.
Week 10 vs. Los Angeles Chargers
In Week 9, Jones had three receptions on four targets, 21 yards, 32 air yards, 13% of the team targets, and 12% of the team air yards. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jones ranked as the half PPR WR62 and is the fourth receiving option behind Darren Waller, Tyrell Williams, and Hunter Renfrow.
Week 9 vs Detroit Lions
In Week 8, Jones played 22 of 56 snaps (39%), had two receptions on two targets, 27 yards, 14 air yards, 7% of the team targets, and 5% of the team air yards. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jones ranked as the half PPR WR77 and should not be in starting lineups.
Week 8 at Houston Texans
Jones is expected to be active for Week 8, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic, but he is still battling a foot injury. Better wide receiver streaming options should be available on your waiver wire.
Week 7 at Green Bay Packers
Update: Zay Jones is inactive for Week 7
Zay Jones was traded to Raiders from the Bills in exchange for a 2021 fifth-round pick.
Tyrell Williams is questionable but not expected to play against the Packers. Theoretically, this should open up more opportunities for the new Raider but the matchup is less than ideal. The Packers are ninth-best against the wide receivers, per our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed metric. 4for4 rankings expert, John Paulsen, has Jones ranked as the half PPR WR66. The Raiders are only implied for 20 points and all of their receivers look like a safe fade. Monitor injuries closely because better wide receiver streaming options should be available.
