2022 Receiving Stats
REC
7
YDS
107
TD
1
AVG
15.3
TAR
14
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Jones' greatest value to the Bears in his rookie 2022 season was as a kick returner. On offense, he actually had more rushing attempts (nine) than receptions (seven), with seven of those touches coming in the last four games of the campaign. Despite the uptick in late-season usage, he'll be competing for a depth role on offense this fall with Equanimeous St. Brown, Dante Pettis and Tyler Scott, while likely retaining his role on special teams on game days. Read Past Outlooks
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Usage increases late in season
Jones rushed for a 42-yard touchdown in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with seven receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown along with nine carries for 103 yards and another touchdown over 12 games played.
ANALYSIS
Jones was at his best as a kick returner during his rookie season. On offense, he didn't have more than two touches in any game, though he did play more than 15 offensive snaps for the first time all season during Weeks 15 and 16, when he averaged 34 snaps. Although he'll likely remain the team's top kick returner next year, he may also see his role in the offense expand. He's under contract through 2025.
Jones was at his best as a kick returner during his rookie season. On offense, he didn't have more than two touches in any game, though he did play more than 15 offensive snaps for the first time all season during Weeks 15 and 16, when he averaged 34 snaps. Although he'll likely remain the team's top kick returner next year, he may also see his role in the offense expand. He's under contract through 2025.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Velus Jones' 2022 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
19.2Air Yards Per Snap
1.47% Team Air Yards
7.1%% Team Targets
3.9%Avg Depth of Target
16.4 YdsCatch Rate
50.0%Drop Rate
7.1%Avg Yds After Catch
5.6% Targeted On Route
21.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Velus Jones Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Velus Jones' measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 0"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.31 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
121 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
30.88 in
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Jones didn't break out until his fifth year of college as a 24-year-old. That late college production presents some red flags as he embarks on his NFL career, as he'll no longer have the athletic advantage he had over his peers in college. But Chicago wanted to infuse speed into their offense, and with a 4.31 time in the 40-yard dash, Jones could profile as a deep threat right away. Although there's potential for him to be a starting receiver Week 1, he should be considered a boom-or-bust option as a rookie.
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Quiet in losing effort
Jones rushed once for 13 yards in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Catches long pass
Jones caught two passes for 52 yards in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
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Loses costly fumble
Jones caught one pass for three yards and rushed once for no gain in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.
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Small role in offense
Jones rushed once for one yard in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
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Handles two rushing attempts
Jones rushed twice for six yards in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.
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