Felix Jones Injury: Should Fantasy Owners Sit or Start Cowboys RB in Week 3?

Fantasy owners should sit Felix Jones against the Washington Redskins.  Jones is nursing an injury and figures to be a game-time decision.  Despite the injury, Jones has shown little to make him a guaranteed fantasy starter.

Jones entered the season as the featured back, after the release of Marion Barber.  The Cowboys felt that Jones was ready to carry the load.  However, that determination might have been flawed, as Jones has never carried the offensive load.

While at Arkansas, Jones shared carries with Darren McFadden and then with Marion Barber in Dallas.  He has also proven to be injury-prone, suffering from several nagging injuries.  In order to be an every-down back, a player needs to be able to take hits and play through injuries.

Felix Jones is known for his quickness and ability to make plays in space.  However, he has not been able to produce any big plays this season.  He is averaging a terrible 2.7 yard per carry, with only one touchdown.  Those numbers have disappointed fantasy owners.

Entering the season, many experts were labeling Jones as a potential breakout candidate.  Those experts were focused on Jones' big-play ability, his new starting role and the big-play Dallas offense.  However, they neglected to account for Jones' injury history.  At this point in the season, it is safe to say that Jones has been a disappointment.

The Week 3 matchup against the Washington Redskins doesn't bode well for Jones.  Washington's defense is performing at a high level.  They do a good job of stopping both the run and passing game.  Their defense is about bringing pressure and making plays in the backfield.

If you own Felix Jones, you should avoid starting him this week.

Jon Dove is a featured columnist at Bleacher Report, covering the NFL and NFL draft. Check him out on Twitter @Jon_Dove42.