Julio Jones Fantasy

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones remains the best receiver in the league, according to NFL.com's Bucky Brooks. The 10-year veteran is an explosive track athlete with A-plus size and strength. Jones has reached 12,000 receiving yards faster than any pass-catcher in league history (125 games). He also has the highest career average in receiving yards per game (96.2) in NFL history. The 31-year-old has 1,300-plus yards in each of the last six seasons as the gold standard for the position. Jones is a dynamic route-runner with strong hands as well. He's on the wrong side of 30 and has dealt with nagging injuries in recent seasons, so he might not have the elite upside he once had, but Jones is one of the safest top-five fantasy wideouts around.

Jun. 22nd • 2:57 PM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones was ranked third in Pro Football Focus' list of the top-50 players heading into the season. While that position on the list is acceptable for a player who has had such a storied career, it is surprising considering it ranks him ahead of the likes of Michael Thomas and DeAndre Hopkins. Though this topic could be highly debated, there is no question that Jones has been one of the most dynamic fantasy wideouts throughout the years. The 31-year-old finished 2019 with 99 catches for 1,394 yards and six touchdowns. He also ranked second in the league in targets with 159 and did so despite the progression of No. 2 receiver Calvin Ridley. He is expected to be selected somewhere in the first or second rounds in fantasy drafts for the 2020 campaign, but he could also easily find himself getting chosen as the first wide receiver off the board in many leagues.

Jun. 7th • 8:58 PM

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones turned 13 targets into seven catches for 78 scoreless yards in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although the Buccaneers have performed poorly against the pass for the majority of the season, they have been better as of late and somewhat held Jones in check for much of the day. Since Calvin Ridley went down for the season, Jones has absolutely dominated the Falcons passing targets, and he was a stud in the fantasy playoffs. Heading into 2020, Jones will be 31 years old, but he's been fairly durable over the last few years and doesn't look like he's slowed down at all. Jones should be considered a high-end WR1 in 2020 drafts.

Dec. 29th • 9:06 PM