Julius Jones unlikely to play in week 11 due to bruise

There is good news and bad news surrounding Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones. The good news is that, contrary to previous reports, Jones didn't break a rib on Sunday; Rather he bruised a lung. Head coach Jim Mora said that Jones also might have a cracked rib. Jones did not travel with the team back from Arizona for precautionary reasons, but was schedule to return today. Mora said he spoke with Jones Monday, and that he was feeling better. Jones carried the ball twice for 10 yards against the Cardinals before leaving with the injury. The Seahawks turned to Justin Forsett in his absence, who responded with a career-best 123 yards on 17 carries.

Fantasy Analysis:
It's good to see that Jones' injury isn't quite as serious as everybody once thought. But really, Forsett looked better against the Cardinals on Sunday than Jones did in basically every game this year. He should get the majority of the carries going forward in this situation, whether Jones is healthy or not. Forsett just looks like the better runner right now. He should be owned in all fantasy leagues. I don't like his prospects for turning in a big fantasy line in week 11 against the tough Minnesota Vikings rush defense.

Source:
NFL.com

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

Team Involved:
SEA  

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