Tony Jones

25-Year-Old Running BackRB

New Orleans Saints

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

After playing in both New Orleans and Seattle in 2022, the Broncos signed Jones to a one-year deal this offseason. The 25-year-old played in six games last season, rushing just 10 times for 24 yards and reeling in five catches for 30 yards. Jones will be reunited with Denver's new head coach Sean Payton, who he played under while both were with the Saints. The 5-11, 224-pounder slots in as a depth option in the running back room behind both Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine, but Jones' familiarity with the offensive system should help him to carve out a third-string role with his new team. Jones was cut by the Broncos at the end of training camp and signed to the Saints practice squad. Read Past Outlooks

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Running Back

Bye Week 11

Height 5'11"

Weight 224

DOB 11/24/1997

College Notre Dame

Rotates carries with Miller

RBNew Orleans Saints

September 24, 2023

Jones tallied eight carries for 31 yards and caught all four targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 18-17 defeat versus Green Bay.

ANALYSIS
Jones split carries with rookie running back Kendre Miller (nine) during Alvin Kamara's final week of a three-game suspension. As a result, the 25-year-old made his biggest offensive impact for the Saints since his sophomore campaign in 2021. Jones was still limited to just 3.9 yards per carry, and he did not record a rush longer than seven yards. However, he did record three more targets than Miller, as the veteran appears to be the preferred back on third downs. Jamaal Williams (hamstring), who served as New Orleans' starting running back for the first two games of the season, was placed on injured reserve Saturday and will now be sidelined until at least Week 7. In the meantime, Jones seems set to serve the Saints' third-string running back behind Kamara and Miller.

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How do Tony Jones' 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

0.0%

Positive Run %

85.7%

% Yds After Contact

45.7%

Avg Yds After Contact

1.5

Rushing TD %

9.5%

Touches Per Game

8.3

% Snaps w/Touch

33.3%

Air Yards Per Game

1.7

Air Yards Per Snap

0.07

% Team Air Yards

0.5%

% Team Targets

5.9%

Avg Depth of Target

0.8 Yds

Catch Rate

66.7%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

5.0

% Targeted On Route

16.2%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

0.57

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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J.Jamaal Williams

K.Kendre Miller

K.Kirk Merritt

#% of Team Snaps

7538%

6734%

2010%

21%

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Overall QB Rating Against

66.5

Cornerbacks

83.5

Safeties

65.7

Linebackers

39.3

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How do Tony Jones' measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

Height

5' 11"

Weight

224 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.68 sec

Shuttle Time

4.21 sec

Cone Drill

7.18 sec

Vertical Jump

32.5 in

Broad Jump

119 in

Bench Press

13 reps

Hand Length

9.50 in

Arm Length

30.63 in

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Jones will enter the 2022 campaign competing for the backup running back role behind starter Alvin Kamara. However, with Mark Ingram still under contract, it's likely that Jones will have to beat out the veteran for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. The 24-year-old totaled 52 carries for 142 yards and five catches for 29 yards in 11 games during the 2021 season. If Ingram can't hold up at age 32, Jones has a shot to see an increased role this coming season behind Kamara.

Jones, a 2020 UDFA out of Notre Dame, spent most of his rookie season on the Saints' practice squad and now hopes to win a roster spot in Year 2. Reports out of camp suggest he made a strong bid, perhaps even unseating Latavius Murray in the No. 2 role.

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Likely to have role in Week 3

RBNew Orleans Saints

September 22, 2023

Jones will have a role out of the Saints backfield Sunday at Green Bay with Jamaal Williams (hamstring) ruled out for the contest, Stacey Dales of NFL Network reports.