Velus Jones Jr. Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 29
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 204 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.2
- Pos rank
- WR162
- Rostered
- -
Week 8 vs. Bears, Mon Nov 2, 8:15 PM ET 19th vs. WRs, neutral
Velus Jones Jr. Fantasy Football
WR, Seattle Seahawks
Velus Jones Jr.'s 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 5, vs SF, ,Loss
- Week 6, at DEN,2.9, WR82,Loss
- Week 7, vs KC,0.8, WR91,Win
- Up next. Week 8, vs CHI,19th vs WR,Neutral, Out
- Week 9, vs ARI,12th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 10, at LV,15th vs WR,Neutral
- Week 11,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 8. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Velus Jones Jr.?
Jones Jr. is a bench stash. He is WR162 at 1.2 PPR PPG. His best upcoming spot is the Cardinals in Week 9, while the 49ers in Week 12 is a tougher matchup.
Velus Jones Jr. 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | vs Chargers | W 30–23 | 0.0 | WR126 |
| 6 | @ Broncos | L 14–17 | 2.9 | WR82 |
| 7 | vs Chiefs | W 20–3 | 0.8 | WR91 |
| Total | 2–1 | 3.7 | WR162 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SEA | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 3.7 | 1.2 | - |
| 2025 | NO/SEA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 1.1 | - |
| 2024 | CHI/CAR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | - |
| 2023 | CHI | 13 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 11.1 | 0.9 | WR180 |
| 2022 | CHI | 11 | 14 | 7 | 107 | 1 | 36.0 | 3.3 | WR121 |
| Career | 32 | 23 | 13 | 134 | 1 | 54.9 | 1.7 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Jones Jr. is listed out.
Injury status
Out
He has missed 4 games this season. Career games missed to injury: 3. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2022hamstring3 games
More on Velus Jones Jr and the Seahawks
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- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
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- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
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- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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Velus Jones Jr. Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Velus Jones Jr. in Week 8?
No: Velus Jones Jr. is listed as out for Week 8 against the Bears, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Jones Jr..
How many fantasy points is Velus Jones Jr. averaging in 2026?
Velus Jones Jr. is averaging 1.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 3.7 points across 3 games. His last game produced 0.8 points.
Where does Velus Jones Jr. rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Velus Jones Jr. ranks WR162 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Velus Jones Jr. worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Velus Jones Jr. is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Velus Jones Jr.'s fantasy football role?
Velus Jones Jr. is RB4 on the Seahawks depth chart. He is averaging 0.3 targets a game, on 9% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Velus Jones Jr.'s upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Velus Jones Jr.'s next three games are Week 8 vs. the Bears (19th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 9 vs. the Cardinals (12th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 10 at the Raiders (15th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Velus Jones Jr. been in fantasy football this season?
Velus Jones Jr. has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 1.5 points around his 1.2-point average.
What is Velus Jones Jr.'s fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Velus Jones Jr.'s floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 4, WR126) and his ceiling 2.9 (Week 6, WR82). His median week has been 0.8 points. See Jones Jr.'s full game log.
Velus Jones Jr. 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 1
- 1 Targets
- Rec yards
- −1
- −1.0 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 100.0%
- Rushing
- 28
- 9 Att · 3.1 Y/C
Velus Jones Jr. Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 28 | 3.7 | 1.2 | - |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3.2 | 1.1 | - |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0.9 | 0.5 | - |
| 2023 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 51 | 11.1 | 0.9 | WR180 |
| 2022 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 107 | 1 | 103 | 36.0 | 3.3 | WR121 |
| Career | 32 | 23 | 13 | 134 | 1 | 225 | 54.9 | 1.7 | - |
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
1.7
Career PPG
32 games, 5 seasons
43%
Availability
Share of team games played
3%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 WR finishes
3.0
Weekly swing
Low week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Jones Jr. has averaged 1.7 fantasy points per game over 32 games and 5 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 1.2 per game, level with 2025. His volume has held at about 0.3 targets a game, so the output has too. His quarterback this season has been Sam Darnold.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Jones Jr.'s rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 107Rec yards2022
- 1Rec TD2022
- 36.0Fantasy pts2022 · WR128
- 134Career rec yds2022–2026
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Velus Jones Jr. Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Velus Jones Jr. have in 2026?
Velus Jones Jr. has 3.7 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 8, 1.2 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR162 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Velus Jones Jr. have this season?
Velus Jones Jr. has -1 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 8, on 1 catch and 1 target.
How many receptions does Velus Jones Jr. have this season?
Velus Jones Jr. has 1 reception in 2026 through Week 8, 0.3 a game, on 1 target. His high was 1 catches, in Week 6 at the Broncos.
How many targets does Velus Jones Jr. have this season?
Velus Jones Jr. has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 8, 0.3 a game, and caught 100% of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 6 at the Broncos.
How many receiving touchdowns does Velus Jones Jr. have this season?
Velus Jones Jr. has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 8.
How many receiving yards per game is Velus Jones Jr. averaging?
Velus Jones Jr. is averaging -0.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, -1 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Velus Jones Jr. averaging?
Velus Jones Jr. is averaging -1.0 yards per reception in 2026, -1 yards on 1 catch.
How many games has Velus Jones Jr. played in 2026?
Velus Jones Jr. has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 8, after missing 4 games to injury.
What were Velus Jones Jr.'s stats last season?
In 2025, Velus Jones Jr. caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 3 games. That was 3.2 PPR points (1.1 per game).
What are Velus Jones Jr.'s career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 32 games, Velus Jones Jr. has 13 catches for 134 yards and 1 touchdown, for 54.9 PPR fantasy points (1.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does Velus Jones Jr. have in his career?
Velus Jones Jr. has 2 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 1 receiving, over 32 games.
How many career receiving yards does Velus Jones Jr. have?
Velus Jones Jr. has 134 career receiving yards over 5 seasons, on 13 catches.
Velus Jones Jr. Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | FPTS | Finish |
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| 1 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||||||
| 2 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||||||
| 3 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||||||
| 4 | LAC28th | W 30-23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR126 |
Week 4 · LAC · W 30-23 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||||||
| 6 | DEN24th | L 14-17 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1.0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 2.9 | WR82 |
Week 6 · DEN · L 14-17 · 2.9 pts
How the 2.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | KC30th | W 20-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0.8 | WR91 |
Week 7 · KC · W 20-3 · 0.8 pts
How the 0.8 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 3 games | 2-1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -0.3 | 0.0 | -1.0 | 3.0 | 9.3 | 0.0 | 1.2 | WR100 |
LAC
DENOpponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
3 busts · Avg WR100
Also: Wk 7 (WR91)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Kansas City
0/0, 0 yds. 5 carries, 8 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Denver
1/1, -1 yds. 4 carries, 20 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Chargers
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears
View matchup - Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup - Seattle Seahawks vs Las Vegas Raiders
View matchup - Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers
Velus Jones Jr. Game Log 2023
| Wk | Opp | Result | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||||||
| 2 | TB6th | L 17-27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | -3 | 0 | -0.3 | WR156 |
Week 2 · TB · L 17-27 · -0.3 pts
How the -0.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||||||
| 4 | DEN23rd | L 28-31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1.0 | WR122 |
Week 4 · DEN · L 28-31 · 1.0 pts
How the 1.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | WAS1st | W 40-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR128 |
Week 5 · WAS · W 40-20 · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | MIN4th | L 13-19 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 3.0 | WR86 |
Week 6 · MIN · L 13-19 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | LV22nd | W 30-12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | WR98 |
Week 7 · LV · W 30-12 · 1.0 pts
How the 1.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | LAC5th | L 13-30 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | WR108 |
Week 8 · LAC · L 13-30 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | NO24th | L 17-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR132 |
Week 9 · NO · L 17-24 · 0.0 pts
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| 10 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||||||
| 11 | Did not play (inactive) | |||||||||||
| 12 | MIN4th | W 12-10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR158 |
Week 12 · MIN · W 12-10 · 0.0 pts
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| 13 | Bye week | |||||||||||
| 14 | DET3rd | W 28-13 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | WR96 |
Week 14 · DET · W 28-13 · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | CLE30th | L 17-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 2 | 23 | 0 | 2.3 | WR94 |
Week 15 · CLE · L 17-20 · 2.3 pts
How the 2.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | ARI20th | W 27-16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0.4 | WR123 |
Week 16 · ARI · W 27-16 · 0.4 pts
How the 0.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | ATL25th | W 37-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.2 | WR106 |
Week 17 · ATL · W 37-17 · 0.2 pts
How the 0.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | GB21st | L 9-17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR150 |
Week 18 · GB · L 9-17 · 0.0 pts
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| Avg | 13 games | 6-7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 0.0 | 0.9 | WR120 |
TB
MIN
NO
DET
CLE
GBOpponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
13 busts · Avg WR120
Wk 2 WR156 · Wk 4 WR122 · Wk 5 WR128 · Wk 6 WR86 · Wk 7 WR98 · Wk 8 WR108 · Wk 9 WR132 · Wk 12 WR158 · Wk 14 WR96 · Wk 15 WR94 · Wk 16 WR123 · Wk 17 WR106 · Wk 18 WR150
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Green Bay
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Atlanta
0/0, 0 yds. 1 carry, 2 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Arizona
0/1, 0 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
0/0, 0 yds. 2 carries, 23 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Detroit
1/1, 11 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Minnesota
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by New Orleans
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
1/2, 4 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Las Vegas
1/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
1/1, 5 yds. 2 carries, 15 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Washington
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Denver
0/0, 0 yds. 1 carry, 10 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Tampa Bay
0/0, 0 yds. 1 carry, -3 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Velus Jones Jr. Game Log FAQ
How did Velus Jones Jr. do in his last game?
Velus Jones Jr. scored 0.8 PPR points in Week 7 against the Chiefs, a 20–3 win, a WR91 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards, and ran for 8 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Velus Jones Jr. score in his last game?
Velus Jones Jr. scored 0.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 7 against the Chiefs, a WR91 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 1.2.
How many receiving yards did Velus Jones Jr. have in his last game?
Velus Jones Jr. had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 7 against the Chiefs, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Velus Jones Jr. score in his last game?
Velus Jones Jr. did not score a touchdown in Week 7 against the Chiefs; his 0.8 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Velus Jones Jr. have in his last game?
Velus Jones Jr. caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 7 against the Chiefs.
What were Velus Jones Jr.'s stats in Week 6?
In Week 6 at the Broncos, a 17–14 loss, Velus Jones Jr. caught 1 of 1 target for -1 yards, and ran for 20 yards. That was 2.9 PPR points, a WR82 finish.
What was Velus Jones Jr.'s best game this season?
Velus Jones Jr.'s best 2026 game was Week 6 at the Broncos: 2.9 PPR points, a WR82 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for -1 yards, and ran for 20 yards.
What was Velus Jones Jr.'s worst game this season?
Velus Jones Jr.'s lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 4 against the Chargers: 0.0 PPR points, a WR126 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Velus Jones Jr. scored a touchdown in this season?
Velus Jones Jr. has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Velus Jones Jr.'s game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Jones Jr.'s weekly results from any season from 2022 through 2025.
Velus Jones Jr. Rest-of-Season Outlook
Out, hamstring.
Through 3 games he's WR162 at 1.2 PPR points per game, against 1.1 over 3 games last season (WR208). The role is producing the same fantasy output two years running.
He's out, hamstring. Until he's back, his value is a bench spot at most, and Robert Henry JR. takes his snaps.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 8 CHI, 19thWk 9 ARI, 12thWk 10 LV, 15thWk 12 SF, 26th
Risk
- InjuryHe's out, hamstring, and Robert Henry JR. is next on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe 49ers in Week 12 (26th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Velus Jones Jr. Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Velus Jones Jr.'s fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Velus Jones Jr. projects as a depth WR on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Velus Jones Jr.'s rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Velus Jones Jr. is the WR162 in PPR points per game through Week 8. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Velus Jones Jr.'s projected role going forward?
Velus Jones Jr. is RB4 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Velus Jones Jr. get more targets?
Velus Jones Jr.'s targets are holding steady: 0.5 a game over his last two games against 0.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Velus Jones Jr.'s fantasy football upside?
Velus Jones Jr.'s upside: his ceiling this season is 2.9 PPR points (Week 6, WR82).
What could hurt Velus Jones Jr.'s fantasy value?
Velus Jones Jr.'s risks: he is out, hamstring and the 49ers in Week 12 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Velus Jones Jr.'s remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Velus Jones Jr. Injury Update & History
Is Velus Jones Jr. injured?
Practice participation
Final report: Saturday, Oct 31| Week | Injury | Thu | Fri | Sat | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 8vs CHI, Nov 2 | Hamstring | - | DNP | DNP | Out |
Injury History at a Glance
Two logged injuries in five seasons. Most of his lost time came from a hamstring injury in 2022; nothing else has cost him a game.
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Hamstring injury · 2022
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstring | 1 | 3 |
| Knee | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 3 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Knee in 2025, played through
- 3 games in 5 seasons
- 2 injuries spread across 2 body parts
Velus Jones Jr. Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2025
Knee Played through
Listed on the injury report with a knee injury from Week 2 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 2 Full · no designation
- 2022
Hamstring 3 games
Listed on the injury report with a hamstring injury from Week 1; missed Weeks 1, 2 and 3.
- Wk 1 DNP · Doubtful
- Wk 2 DNP · Doubtful
- Wk 3 Limited · Doubtful
- Wk 4 Full · Questionable
Durability Profile
Moderate risk
Out • 87.0% career availability
0
Major Injuries
1
Soft-Tissue Events
3
Games Missed
1.0
Missed / Season
- 2022 · Week 1HamstringFirst
Missed 3 games and returned in Week 4. First thigh issue on record.
- 2025 · Week 2KneeFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First knee issue on record.
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Velus Jones Jr. Injury FAQ
Is Velus Jones Jr. injured?
Yes. As of November 1, 2026, Velus Jones Jr. is out with a hamstring injury. He has missed 4 games this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Velus Jones Jr. playing this week?
No. Velus Jones Jr. is out for Week 8 against the Bears on Monday, November 2. Should you start him?
Did Velus Jones Jr. practice this week?
Velus Jones Jr.'s Week 8 practice report: Fri did not practice, Sat did not practice.
What injury does Velus Jones Jr. have?
Velus Jones Jr. has a hamstring injury and is out for Week 8. He has missed 4 games this season.
Why isn't Velus Jones Jr. playing?
Velus Jones Jr. is out with a hamstring injury, the designation his club filed as of November 1, 2026. That rules him out of Week 8.
Has Velus Jones Jr. missed any games this season?
Yes. Velus Jones Jr. has missed 4 games in 2026 and played in 3.
What is Velus Jones Jr.'s injury history?
Velus Jones Jr. has 2 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 3 games in all: 3 for a hamstring injury in 2022. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Velus Jones Jr.'s most recent injury?
Velus Jones Jr.'s most recent logged injury was a knee injury in Week 2 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Velus Jones Jr. have any recurring injuries?
No. Velus Jones Jr.'s two logged injuries were to two different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Velus Jones Jr.'s worst injury?
Velus Jones Jr.'s longest absence came from a hamstring injury in 2022, which cost him 3 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Velus Jones Jr. News & Updates
Latest update
Jones Jr. struggles vs. Kansas City
0.8 FPTS
W 20–3 vs KCFantasy impact: Floor game0 REC · 0 YDS · 0 TGT
The volume dried up: 0 targets, down from 0.5 in his other games.
Season Timeline
Week 6Oct 15L 14–17 @ DEN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Jones Jr. struggles at Denver
2.9 FPTS · 1 REC · -1 YDS · 1 TGT · 4 CAR · 20 YDS
1 targets and a WR82 finish: a usable week.
Finish: WR82SolidView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4W 30–23 vs LAC
Fantasy impact: Negative. Jones Jr. struggles vs. Los Angeles
0.0 FPTS · 0 REC · 0 YDS · 0 TGT
The volume dried up: 0 targets, down from 0.5 in his other games.
Finish: WR126FloorView Game Recap
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Seahawks
Seahawks Teammates News
Updates on Jones Jr.'s quarterback and target competition.
- Rashid Shaheed: Ruled out for MNF (opens in new tab)Rashid Shaheed, WR. 30 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Sam Darnold: One TD, one INT in comfortable win (opens in new tab)Sam Darnold, QB. 177 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Racks up 150 rec yards, TD in Week 7 (opens in new tab)Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR. 78 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: In clear for Week 6 (opens in new tab)Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR. 78 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Listed as limited again (opens in new tab)Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR. 78 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Limited on first Week 6 report (opens in new tab)Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR. 78 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Velus Jones Jr. News FAQ
What is the latest news on Velus Jones Jr.?
The latest Jones Jr. update, from October 26: Jones Jr. struggles vs. Kansas City. Jones Jr. caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 20–3 win vs. Kansas City.
How does the latest Velus Jones Jr. news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.8 fantasy points, a WR91 finish, right at his 1.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Velus Jones Jr. Bio
Velus Jones Jr. is a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, where he wears No. 33. Born May 11, 1997, in Mobile, AL, he attended Saraland and played college football at USC and then Tennessee.
The Chicago Bears selected Jones in round 3, pick 71, of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, Jones played for the Carolina Panthers (2024) and New Orleans Saints (2025) and joined the Seattle Seahawks in 2025.
In 32 regular-season games since 2022, he has caught 13 passes for 134 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Seattle Seahawks Current team2025–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 9 of 9 games. Member of the Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks.
New Orleans Saints2025
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 5 of 5 games.
Carolina Panthers2024
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
Chicago Bears2022–2024
Selected in round 3, pick 71, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 25 of 27 games.
College: USC, Tennessee
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Seattle Seahawks; his first game with them was Week 14.
- JoinedJoined the New Orleans Saints; his first game with them was Week 4.
- JoinedJoined the Carolina Panthers; his first game with them was Week 17.
- DraftedSelected by the Chicago Bears in round 3, pick 71.
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About Velus Jones Jr.: Bio FAQ
How old is Velus Jones Jr.?
Velus Jones Jr. is 29 years old. He was born on May 11, 1997. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Velus Jones Jr.?
Velus Jones Jr. is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 204 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.
How much does Velus Jones Jr. weigh?
Velus Jones Jr. weighs 204 pounds, his listed weight on the Seattle Seahawks roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Velus Jones Jr. wear?
Velus Jones Jr. wears number 33 for the Seattle Seahawks. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Velus Jones Jr. play?
Velus Jones Jr. plays wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, wearing number 33. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Velus Jones Jr. play for?
Velus Jones Jr. plays for the Seattle Seahawks as a wide receiver. He has been with the Seahawks since 2025.
Where did Velus Jones Jr. go to college?
Velus Jones Jr. played college football at Tennessee, after attending Saraland (AL).
Where is Velus Jones Jr. from?
Velus Jones Jr. went to high school in Alabama, at Saraland, before playing college football at Tennessee.
When is Velus Jones Jr.'s birthday?
Velus Jones Jr.'s birthday is May 11. He was born on May 11, 1997 and is 29 years old.
How long has Velus Jones Jr. been in the NFL?
2026 is Velus Jones Jr.'s 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Velus Jones Jr. played for?
Velus Jones Jr. has played for the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks. View his career statistics.
Has Velus Jones Jr. won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Velus Jones Jr. was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl LX after the 2025 season.
What year did Velus Jones Jr. enter the NFL?
Velus Jones Jr. entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.