Julius Jones breaks rib, has bleeding in lung

For those who were wondering why Justin Forsett was running all over the Arizona Cardinals in week 10, there is a painful explanation. Seattle Seahawks starting running back Julius Jones left Sunday's game due to a broken rib and had some bleeding in his lung. Seahawks head coach Jim Mora said after the game that Jones would spend the night in a local hospital as a precaution and that the team would "play it safe" with him going forward. Mora said Jones' playing status for next week is unknown. Jones carried the ball twice for 10 yards before his injury. His departure left Forsett as Seattle's primary back. Forsett responded with a career-best 123 yards in 17 carries. He also scored a touchdown and caught five passes for 26 yards. The Seahawks go on the road to face the Minnesota Vikings in week 11.

Fantasy Analysis:
So, there's another Seattle skill position player with a rib injury. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck missed two games after he broke a rib back in week two. Jones' prognosis is still to be solidified. Regardless, he is not a good start next week against the Vikings and really hasn't been anything more than a flex play this season. Forsett showed a knack for hitting the hole and displayed his naturally great speed against the Cardinals. If he has to start, maybe he breaks a big gainer against the Vikings, but it's too early to speculate.

Source:
ESPN.com

Players Involved:
RB Jones, Julius, SEA
RB Forsett, Justin, SEA

Team Involved:
SEA  

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