Aaron Jones Fantasy Projections: Week 7 vs. the Lions

Published 12:42 pm Tuesday, October 15, 2024

In Week 7 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), running back Aaron Jones and the Minnesota Vikings will play the Detroit Lions, who have the third-ranked run defense in the league (83.2 yards conceded per game).

With his upcoming tilt versus the Lions this week, should Jones be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We break down the stats and trends below.

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Aaron Jones Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 5.8
  • Game Day & Time: October 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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Aaron Jones Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points (PPR) Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
Week 1 @Giants 18.9 14 94 1 2 15 0
Week 2 @49ers 9.8 9 32 0 5 36 0
Week 3 @Texans 25.8 19 102 0 5 46 1
Week 4 @Packers 17.9 22 93 0 4 46 0
Week 5 @Jets 6.3 7 29 0 1 24 0

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Aaron Jones Fantasy Stats

  • With 61.7 fantasy points (12.3 per game), Jones is 18th at his position and 56th in the NFL.
  • In his past three games, Jones has accumulated 40 fantasy points (13.3 per game). He has rushed for 224 yards on 48 carries, with zero touchdowns, and has 116 yards receiving on 10 catches (12 targets) with one TD.
  • In his best game of the season, Aaron Jones finished with 20.8 fantasy points — 19 carries, 102 yards; 5 receptions, 46 yards, 1 TD. That was in Week 3 versus the Houston Texans.
  • Jones picked up 4.8 fantasy points — 9 carries, 32 yards; 5 receptions, 36 yards — in his worst game of the season. That was in Week 2 versus the San Francisco 49ers.

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