Julio Jones Injury: Assessing Week 6 Fantasy Football Status for Falcons WR

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is expected to miss a few weeks with a hamstring injury. 

The hamstring injury seems to be this year's most frequent injury.  Several big-time stars have suffered hamstring injuries, including Andre Johnson and Arian Foster.

As we have seen, hamstring injuries are not overcome in just a week.  This injury has a tendency to linger, even having an impact after the player returns.  Jones' injury isn't expected to be serious, but he could miss a week or two.

Jones' absence will have an impact on the entire Falcons offense.  His presence enhanced the fantasy value of the whole offense.  He provided Matt Ryan with another playmaking target.  His ability to stretch the field opened the possibility for a big play. 

Jones also has great size and leaping ability, making plays on some poorly-thrown balls.

Roddy White has also benefited from the presence of Julio Jones. Jones was another threat that drew coverage away from White.  Defenses couldn't take the risk of double-teaming White, because it left Jones open to make plays. 

With Jones out of the lineup, White can expect increased attention.

The Falcons' running game will also feel the impact of Jones' injury.  Opposing defense already key in on Michael Turner, but now the Falcons can expect to see more men in the box. 

Michael Turner will now likely be facing eight-man fronts.  Jones was a deep threat that kept safeties out of the box and in coverage.

If you own Julio Jones, you should start to look for a waiver wire addition.  He won't be out long, so don't drop him.  However, you will need to find someone to fill his spot in your starting lineup.  His injury is likely a big loss to your fantasy team, as Jones was one of the top sleeper picks.

Jones' injury has only negative repercussions for your fantasy team.