The Lions are having a tough time and have not won since Week 1. Luckily, this has not stopped Jones from posting some jaw-dropping numbers.
It is already apparent is that he is the apple of quarterback Matthew Stafford’s eye.
Jones has been targeted 29 times compared to the 22 targets fellow receiver Golden Tate has received. So far, he has 18 catches for 408 league-leading yards and two touchdowns. Jones’ average of 22.7 yards per catch is also the highest in the league. This is taking into account receivers playing in a similar number of snaps per game.
It is quite clear that the Lions are natural fit for Jones’ skill set since his departure from Cincinnati. Should he keep up his pace, he would finish the season with 2,176 receiving yards and 10.7 touchdowns.
That is definitely a pie in the sky number. But, who are we to rain on Jones’ parade while he is in prime production?
Dud: Ryan Fitzpatrick, quarterback, New York Jets
Pretty much any good Fitzpatrick accomplished in his first two games went out the window in Week 3. He was an interception machine.
He threw six horrifying interceptions in Sunday’s loss to Kansas City. It was a brutal performance most found too painful to watch. In the end, Fitz completed only 20-of-44 passes for 188 yards, the six picks and one fumble. He finished the day with a quarterback rating of 18.2.
And, one of Fitzpatrick’s picks was actually returned for a 55-yard touchdown (
watch here).
For the season, Fitzpatrick has completed just 55.8 percent of his passes for 751 yards, three touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Needless to say, he could be going on another roller coaster ride in Week 4 when the Jets host the Seattle Seahawks. An about face is a must if Fitzpatrick wants to see the field in Week 5.
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Stud: David Johnson, running back, Arizona Cardinals
Over the course of three games, Johnson has tallied up the most combined rushing and receiving yards, with 386 on the books.
He is averaging 72.3 rushing yards per game at a healthy pace of 4.6 yards per carry. Plus, he has scored three times. Talented as a pass-catcher as well, Johnson is also averaging 3.3 catches for a swift 56.3 yards per game.
Those who spent a first round pick on Johnson in fantasy football have fully reaped the benefit. In fact, Johnson says fantasy football is about the only topic
his fans on social media are interested in