Aaron Jones Fantasy Projections: Week 8 vs. the Rams

Published 4:41 am Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Running back Aaron Jones is looking at a matchup versus the 30th-ranked run defense in the NFL (151.7 yards conceded per game) in Week 8, when his Minnesota Vikings play the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday at 8:15 PM ET.

Should Jones be someone that you lock into your fantasy football lineup this week for his matchup against the Rams? Before making that call, here’s a look at the stats and trends you need to know.

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Aaron Jones Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 12.7
  • Game Day & Time: October 24, 2024 at 8:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
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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
Week 7 @Lions 20.6 14 93 1 3 23 0

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Aaron Jones Fantasy Stats

  • Jones is 15th at his position, and 43rd overall in the league, with 79.3 fantasy points (13.2 per game).
  • In his past three games, Jones has rushed for 215 yards on 43 carries, with one touchdown, and has 93 yards receiving on eight catches (nine targets). He has picked up 36.8 fantasy points (12.3 per game).
  • Jones has 71 carries for 349 yards and one touchdown, plus 175 receiving yards on 18 catches (21 targets) and one TD in his past five games. He has accumulated 62.4 fantasy points (12.5 per game) during that time.
  • 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 against the Houston Texans.
  • In Week 2 versus the San Francisco 49ers, Jones put up a season-low 4.8 fantasy points, with this stat line: 9 carries, 32 yards; 5 receptions, 36 yards.

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