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Tue Oct 13 201513:45Jones (hamstring) said "leg would have to be cut off or somethin...
Jones (hamstring) said his "leg would have to be cut off or something" to keep him out of Thursday's game against the Saints, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports.
Echoing the sentiment of head coach Dan Quinn, the superstar wideout said he expects to play through the injury. Jones appeared far less than 100 percent in Sunday's win over the Redskins, often sporting a limp or walking back to the huddle very gingerly. Of course, he didn't look so bad when running, and he's been quick to point out that he has a long history of producing while injured. Jones was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice, and he'll likely be limited or absent for Tuesday.
Tue Oct 13 201512:53Head coach Dan Quinn believes Jones (hamstring) will be able to ...
Head coach Dan Quinn believes Jones (hamstring) will be able to play in Thursday's game against the Saints, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Jones sat out Monday's practice and will likely be listed as either limited or a non-participant Tuesday, but Quinn's comments provide reason for optimism nonetheless. Jones' status figures to remain uncertain for a couple more days, and it seems likely that a final call on his availability for Thursday's game will not be made until game day.
Mon Oct 12 201519:01Jones (hamstring) didn't practice Monday
Jones (hamstring) didn't practice Monday.
Jones has put together back-to-back less-than-stellar outings, but increased attention from defenses rather than his health were likely at the crux of scaled-back production due to his regular presence on the injury report this season. Even if he misses every practice this week, he's a good bet to prosper Thursday against a Saints secondary that has allowed 16 yards per reception and four touchdowns to wide receivers this season.
Sun Oct 11 201518:25Jones (hamstring/toe) hauled in five of 10 targets for 67 yards,...
Jones (hamstring/toe) hauled in five of his 10 targets for 67 yards, and scooped up a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in Sunday's victory over the Redskins.
Jones has dropped off significantly from his historic early-season pace in the last two weeks, but his team-leading 10 targets indicate that he's still quarterback Matt Ryan's favorite target. The star receiver buoyed his fantasy day with a heads-up scoring play on which he picked up a Devonta Freeman fumble in the end zone, but he's too talented to not pick up a few more conventional scores in the near future.
Sun Oct 11 201511:26Julio Jones: Active Sunday
Jones (hamstring/toe) is officially active Sunday against Washington, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Jones' hamstring issue continues to bother him, and the team is apparently starting to get concerned given that he hasn't been able to get passed it despite some rest during the practice week. Jones reportedly had his hamstring tighten up during practice this week, and if he is limited Sunday, Leonard Hankerson is likely to get more targets, with Roddy White also a possibility despite his very slow start to the season.
Sun Oct 11 201509:31Though Jay Glazer of Fox Sports relays that Jones felt hamstrin...
Though Jay Glazer of Fox Sports relays that Jones felt his hamstring tighten late this week, NFL Network's Tiffany Blackmon relays that the wideout is expected to play Sunday against Washington.
It's still worth verifying Jones' status as Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff approaches, but at this stage it looks as though the wideout will give it a go in Week 5 in the absence of any unexpected pre-game setbacks.
Sun Oct 11 201507:53Julio Jones: Expected to play Sunday
Jones (toe) is expected to play Sunday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Jones has been dealing with the hamstring injury for the entire regular season and the team is now getting concerned that it could be more serious than initial believed because it continues to hamper him. He started the season with three straight games with at least 135 yards, but he was limited to just 39 snaps in Week 4, though some of that was attributed to the Falcons blowing out the Texans. Jones will get plenty of targets when he's on the field, though if he has to come off, Leonard Hankerson is the likeliest beneficiary.
Fri Oct 9 201515:12Jones (toe/hamstring) limited in practice Friday and listed by ...
Jones (toe/hamstring) was limited in practice Friday and is listed by the Falcons as questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.
Per the report, Jones' reps were cut down on Friday to provide the wideout with added rest, but his status for Week 5's contest doesn't appear in doubt, a notion supported by ESPN's Vaughn McClure, who realys that Jones "was running and cutting fine while doing individual drills" Friday. To be sure though, it's still worth verifying the wideout's status in advance of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff.
Wed Oct 7 201517:02Julio Jones: Limited Wednesday
Jones (toe/hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Jones didn't reach 100 receiving yards in Week 4 for the first time this season -- four catches for 38 yards on six targets -- but the blowout nature of the game spurred the Falcons to burn clock via the run game rather than continue to air it out. He should return to normal Sunday against a Washington defense that has conceded 13.7 YPC and six touchdowns to wide receivers this season.
Sun Oct 4 201517:36Jones turned six targets into just four catches for 38 yards in ...
Jones turned six targets into just four catches for 38 yards in Sunday's blowout win over the Texans.
Jones was due to come back down to earth at some point, but owners would've surely expected a significantly greater contribution considering the Falcons scored 48 points. The team took a 28-0 lead into the second half, so they could afford to feed some mouths other than Jones in this one, but it would be shocking to see Julio kept this quiet again anytime soon.
Sun Oct 4 201517:36Jones turned six targets into just four catches for 38 yards in ...
Jones turned six targets into just four catches for 38 yards in Sunday's blowout win over the Texans.
Jones was due to come back down to earth at some point, but owners would've surely expected a significantly greater contribution considering the Falcons scored 48 points. The team took a 28-0 lead into the second half, so they could afford to feed some mouths other than Jones in this one, but it would be shocking to see Julio kept this quiet again anytime soon.
Sun Oct 4 201511:40Jones (toe/hamstring) active for Sunday's contest versus Texans
Jones (toe/hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest versus the Texans.
The fifth-year pro will seek to continue his onslaught of opposing secondaries against a unit that has given up 13.9 YPC to wideouts this season.
Fri Oct 2 201515:29Jones (toe/hamstring) probable for Sunday's game against Texans
Jones (toe/hamstring) is probable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Jones missed practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday, but he then logged a full session Friday morning. The pair of minor injuries isn't much of a concern, as confirmed by Jones himself. If he stays healthy for 15 or 16 games, some of the NFL's key single-season receiving records could be in danger.
Thu Oct 1 201516:22Julio Jones: (Toe/hamstring) Limited Thursday
Jones (toe/hamstring) was limited at Thursday's practice, the Falcons' official site reports.
Jones is contending with a nagging hamstring injury and a minor toe concern, which didn't allow him to fit in much work, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. The wide receiver himself said he's "good to go" for Sunday's game against the Texans, but Friday's injury report will have the final word, as he attempts to build upon a record-setting start to the season.
Thu Oct 1 201513:04Julio Jones: (Toe/hamstring) Takes part in walk-through
Jones (toe/hamstring) took part in Thursday's walk-through, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Speaking about Jone's toe issue, head coach Dan Quinn said, "It's on the top of foot. It's not a turf toe at all. I'm not exactly sure where the injury took place at all. He's doing well with it and we anticipate him being ready to rock."
Jones' return to practice would generally appease those tuned in to learn if he'll play in Week 4, but Quinn's confidence that the wideout is "ready to rock" furthers that belief. On the season, Jones' league-leading 440 receiving yards is backed up by 34 catches, which is an NFL record for most grabs within the first three games of a season. As a result, he's a must-start under any scenario in which he suits up.
Wed Sep 30 201516:48Julio Jones: (Toe/hamstring) Doesn't practice Wednesday
Jones (toe/hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, the Falcons' official site reports.
Jones landed on the injury report the past two weeks due to a hamstring injury, which has been joined by a toe issue this week. He's brushed off any ailment and opposing defensive back this season to the tune of a league-leading 440 yards on 34 receptions, but his health should be monitored closely as the week goes on to ensure he's available Sunday against the Texans.
Wed Sep 30 201514:14Julio Jones: (Hamstring) Misses practice Wednesday
Jones missed Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Jones has dealt with the ailment the past two weeks, but it hasn't stopped him from running roughshod over the opposition, as he's put together three consecutive 100-yard performances and four total touchdowns to start the season. He'll attempt to keep up the pace Sunday against a Texans defense that has conceded 21 catches for 326 yards and two touchdowns to opposing wideouts the last two games.
Sun Sep 27 201519:07Jones hauled in 12 receptions on 20 targets for 164 yards and tw...
Jones hauled in 12 receptions on 20 targets for 164 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win over Dallas.
Quarterback Matt Ryan found Jones on a 45 deep post for a touchdown and then a two-yard sprint out into the flat. Jones now has a whopping 46 targets through three weeks, more than twice as many as any other Falcon, and Atlanta seems committed to finding varied ways to get the ball into his hands. He is well on his way to being one of this year's elite fantasy performers.
Sun Sep 27 201511:56Jones (hamstring) active for Sunday's game against Cowboys
Jones (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Jones once again ranks as one of the top fantasy choices at wideout for this week, as the hamstring injury doesn't seem to be a viable concern at this juncture. He was able to participate fully in Friday's practice.
Fri Sep 25 201514:03Jones (hamstring) listed as probable for Sunday's game against ...
Jones (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
After turning in a full practice Friday, Jones is on track to suit up and start Sunday's road game, thus making him safe to deploy in fantasy lineups.
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