WR CHI
College: Tennessee | 2 years
Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Birth Date: 1997-05-11
2024 Bye Week: 7
Total Pts: 91
Avg Pts: 5.35
Rank: 166 WR
Free Agent
2024 RTSports Outlook
Jones barely saw the field in year two for the Bears, catching four passes for 20 yards and rushing eight times for 51 yards. He has just 281 total yards in two NFL seasons. Jones is likely fourth or fifth on the depth chart this year for the Bears once again. Jones might have a hard time finding the field. Jones needs to shore up his route running and consistency as a receiver to find the field more often. Jones can be a top deep threat, though, because of his size and speed. He could get a few weekly chances to make some big plays.
FANTASY OUTLOOK: Jones is not going to help fantasy teams unless injury hits. He might get a few more touches this year, but not too much more. He could get around 10 receptions and 200 total yards and a score.
| Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 0 | |
| Week 2 | -3 | Velus Jones Jr. -3 rushing yd (-3 pts) |
| Week 3 | 0 | |
| Week 4 | 10 | Velus Jones Jr. 10 rushing yds (10 pts) |
| Week 5 | 0 | |
| Week 6 | 25 | Velus Jones Jr. 1 reception (5 pts) Velus Jones Jr. 5 receiving yds (5 pts) Velus Jones Jr. 15 rushing yds (15 pts) |
| Week 7 | 5 | Velus Jones Jr. 1 reception (5 pts) |
| Week 8 | 9 | Velus Jones Jr. 1 reception (5 pts) Velus Jones Jr. 4 receiving yds (4 pts) |
| Week 9 | 0 | |
| Week 10 | 0 | |
| Week 11 | 0 | |
| Week 12 | 0 | |
| Week 13 | ||
| Week 14 | 16 | Velus Jones Jr. 1 reception (5 pts) Velus Jones Jr. 11 receiving yds (11 pts) |
| Playoff Week 1 | 23 | Velus Jones Jr. 23 rushing yds (23 pts) |
| Playoff Week 2 | 4 | Velus Jones Jr. 4 rushing yds (4 pts) |
| Playoff Week 3 | 2 | Velus Jones Jr. 2 rushing yds (2 pts) |
Chicago Bears wide receiver/return man Velus Jones Jr. should only benefit from the new kickoff rules in the NFL that will start for the 2024 season. "How it pertains to our team, you can only think about a guy like Velus Jones. Great example," special teams coordinator Richard Hightower said. "A guy like that with his type of skill set, with the speed and the power that he has, and he's coming full speed ahead at you, it's like a damn freight train running at you." Jones' average of 27.4 yards per return trails only Keisean Nixon over the last two years. He hasn't worked out as a punt returner and also hasn't had much of a role in the offense since entering the league in 2022, but the 27-year-old's size/speed combo could come in handy for the Bears on kickoffs this year. The Bears could also use running back Khalil Herbert on kickoffs.
From RotoBaller
- 17-May-2022: CHI Velus Jones Jr. - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (through 2025)
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | 100 Yds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Season | 91 | 4 | 20 | 0 | |||||||
| Week 1 | GB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 2 | @TB | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 3 | @KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 4 | DEN | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 5 | @WAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 6 | MIN | 25 | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 7 | LV | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 8 | @LAC | 9 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 9 | @NO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 10 | CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 11 | @DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 12 | @MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 13 | bye | ||||||||||
| Week 14 | DET | 16 | 1 | 11 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 15 | @CLE | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 16 | ARI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 17 | ATL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 18 | @GB |
