Ronald Jones Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Ronald Jones
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Age: 27
Weight: 208 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
College: USC

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by Jordan Heck

· Oct 02, 2020 · 9:58 AM EDT

TB RB Ronald Jones - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Ronald Jones returned as Tampa's lead back in Week 3 after Leonard Fournette stole the job in Week 2. Jones finished with 73 scrimmage yards and no touchdowns. It's difficult to fully trust anyone in this backfield as it seems like Bruce Arians will be ready to give the hot hand more touches at any given moment. His comments suggest Jones is the feature back, but that title may go away with one bad game. For now, Jones can be viewed as a low-end RB2 or a strong flex play. He gets a tough matchup against the Chargers this week who are fifth in aFPA. The Chargers are also just one of two teams to not allow a rushing touchdown to a running back this season.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 25, 2020 · 12:04 PM EDT

TB RB Ronald Jones - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Denver Broncos

Ronald Jones saw seven fewer touches than Leonard Fournette in Week 2 and played on five fewer snaps. Fournette was much more productive, finishing with 116 scrimmage yards compared to Jones' 27. Jones did score a touchdown, but fantasy owners are probably concerned about his future in this offense. Bruce Arians said after Week 2, "RoJo's our guy. ... It's his job. Nothing's changed for him." Despite Arians' comments, we're projecting a lesser role for Jones as we have him with fewer touches and yards projected in Week 3. Jones is a low-end flex play in a tough matchup against Denver this week.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 18, 2020 · 12:46 PM EDT

TB RB Ronald Jones - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Carolina Panthers

Despite the Bucs bringing in three running backs this offseason, the team stuck with Ronald Jones as its primary player in Week 1. Jones ran the ball 17 times (team-high) and led all backs in targets (3) and receptions (2). He finished with 82 scrimmage yards and no scores, which isn't a terrible game. He'll draw a favorable matchup this week against the Panthers, who allowed the most fantasy points to opposing backs in 2019. Carolina also allowed Josh Jacobs to finish with 139 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns in Week 1. Jones is a promising RB2 this week against Carolina.

by Jordan Heck

· Sep 11, 2020 · 1:35 PM EDT

TB RB Ronald Jones - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at New Orleans Saints

The Bucs' backfield is a mess as there is an abundance of bodies. Before the season, we figured Ronald Jones and third-round rookie Ke'Shawn Vaughn would split touches. But the Bucs added Leonard Fournette and LeSean McCoy late in the offseason, creating a very crowded backfield. Despite the signings, Bruce Arians still labeled RoJo as "our guy" so we figure he'll get the bulk of the work. However, Fournette and McCoy add a presence that should worry Jones owners. One positive is Arians confirmed Vaughn won't play much in Week 1, so that eliminates one RB. Jones should be viewed as an RB3 option in a tough matchup against the Saints.

by Jordan Heck

· Jul 29, 2020 · 9:43 AM EDT

TB RB Ronald Jones - 2020 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
Ronald Jones topped 1,000 scrimmage yards in 2019 and finished as the No. 26 running back (half-PPR). He played the most snaps out of Tampa Bay’s three running backs, and should be viewed as the incumbent starter for 2020. Despite some struggles, Jones played mostly well in 2019 as he topped 70 total yards seven times, even though he was splitting touches. He’ll be playing in an improved offense this year with the arrival of Tom Brady. In early August, Bruce Arians said of Jones, "Rojo’s the main guy. He’ll carry the load."

Fantasy Downside
Jones will still be fighting for touches in 2020 as the Bucs added rookie Ke’Shawn Vaughn in the third round. Playing time was a huge issue for Jones in 2019 as he only played over 50% of the offensive snaps in two games last season. He’ll likely be forced into a similar three back backfield, limiting his production.

2020 Bottom Line
Poor pass protection was one of the main reasons why Jones struggled to stay on the field last season. He says he’s been working on it this offseason, and becoming a pro at pass pro will be crucial to him earning more playing time. Still, Arians has offered high praise of Vaughn, and the Bucs will want to get their rookie involved. Tampa Bay also added in veteran LeSean McCoy, who will add some extra clutter to this backfield. Expect Jones to finish around 1,000 scrimmage yards again, barely placing him near the top 30 running back conversation.

by Jordan Heck

· Dec 27, 2019 · 5:52 PM EST

TB RB Ronald Jones - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Ronald Jones topped 100 scrimmage yards for the second time all season last week, finishing with 77 yards on the ground and 32 yards as a receiver (on three receptions). He also scored his sixth touchdown of the season. Jones has been serviceable this year, but his numbers have been limited as he splits time with Peyton Barber and Dare Ogunbowale. He should be a solid RB2 play this week in a favorable matchup against Atlanta. He finished with 67 scrimmage yards and a touchdown when he played the Falcons earlier in the year.

by Jordan Heck

· Dec 20, 2019 · 8:50 PM EST

TB RB Ronald Jones - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Houston Texans

Ronald Jones is still in a three-man backfield committee, making it hard for him to carry too much fantasy value. He ran 11 times for 23 yards last week while catching just one pass for 26 yards. Tampa's leaning more towards letting Jameis Winston loose rather than lean on their two running backs who aren't doing much. Jones gets a favorable matchup against the Texans this week, but he's not much more than a flex play.