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Bears' Velus Jones: Inactive Sunday
Jones (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday versus the Texans.Jones will spend Week 2 on the sidelines after having three touches in the team's 24-17 win over the Titans in Week 1. He'll now have to wait for his next opportunity to hit the field.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Three touches in victory
Jones rushed twice for 11 yards while catching an eight-yard pass in the Chicago Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.After an impressive preseason in which Jones was effective as a running back, he served in the committee with Khalil Herbert and Travis Homer behind starter D'Andre Swift. Although it appears that Jones may be in line to see snaps on offense, he may need to separate himself from the other backup running backs if he is going to have reliable fantasy value.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Stars as lead running back
Jones rushed 13 times for 111 yards and a touchdown and secured both targets for 11 yards in the Chicago Bears' 34-21 preseason win over the Chiefs on Thursday night.Jones recorded a game-high yardage total on the ground with the help of a 39-yard scoring scamper, seeing his most extensive action as a running back yet this preseason. The converted wide receiver appears to have acclimated nearly seamlessly to the position change, but it's presently difficult to ascertain exactly how Jones may fit in a crowded running back room if he indeed makes the final roster. However, were one of Roschon Johnson or Khalil Herbert to be traded before the start of the regular season, Jones could make for an intriguing change-of-pace back alongside whichever of the two remains and lead back D'Andre Swift.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Impresses as running back
Jones rushed six times for 34 yards and a touchdown in the Chicago Bears' 33-6 preseason win over the Bills on Saturday.On Aug. 6, coach Matt Eberflus vowed to experiment with Jones as a running back. Eberflus was true to his word, and Jones handled six carries with the reserves, including a 19-yard run and a short touchdown. The Bears invested a third-round pick on Jones in 2022, and aside from contributions on special teams, the team has gotten very little offensive production from him. It may be difficult for the third-year player to move into one of the top three spots on the depth chart, but this showing certainly didn't hurt Jones' chances of seeing more work as a running back.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Getting backfield reps
Coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday that the Chicago Bears will "experiment" with Jones at the running back position during and leading up to Saturday's road preseason game against the Bills, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.Eberflus praised the "versatility of the talent and the skillsets that [Jones] offers our offense." The 2022 third-round pick has done worryingly little across two seasons with the Bears, with just four catches for 20 yards on seven targets, plus eight carries for 51 yards, across 14 regular-season games last year. It's possible that working out of the backfield will spark something for the 27-year-old, who may also benefit from the NFL's revised kick return rules this season. Still, it's difficult to imagine Jones earning consisted touches in a running back room that already houses D'Andre Swift, Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Concludes second season in Chicago
Jones was not targeted but posted 113 kick-return yards in the Chicago Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.After being selected in the third round of the 2023 draft, Jones has not become a regular part of Chicago's offense. On the season, he caught four passes for 20 yards to go with eight rushes for 51 yards. Although Jones has two years remaining on his rookie contract, he could be battling for a roster spot in 2024.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Continues to see light usage
Jones rushed once for four yards in the Chicago Bears' 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.In addition to his lone rushing attempt, Jones failed to corral his only target. With 11 offensive touches on the season, Jones' low scoring floor and lack of upside will keep him from being a reliable fantasy option unless his role changes.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Used as a runner in loss
Jones rushed twice for 23 yards in the Chicago Bears' 20-17 loss to the Browns on Sunday.Jones has 20 receiving yards and 45 rushing yards on the season. Unless his role in the offense increases, his greatest fantasy value will be in leagues that award points for kick return yardage.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Minimal usage in win
Jones caught one pass for 11 yards in the Chicago Bears' 28-13 win over the Lions on Sunday.Jones has just four catches on the season while playing less than 15 percent of the offensive snaps. Unless his role changes, his scoring floor makes him difficult to use in fantasy lineups.
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Bears' Velus Jones: Ready to play
Jones (illness) is active Sunday against the Lions.Jones was a late add to the Chicago Bears' injury report Friday, but the 2022 third-round selection has recovered enough to suit up in Week 14. The 26-year-old has had a minimal role this season, but he could see a slight boost in snaps with Equanimeous St. Brown (pectoral) out.
Velus Jones Jr.
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