As reported in USA Today, Jacksonville’s Matt Jones just had one of the best games of his career during what has easily been the best season of his career. So, why is he available in over half of SN leagues?

It probably has a lot to do with that pesky three-game suspension he’s facing for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Jones was arrested for cocaine possession back in July. He pled guilty and entered a drug treatment facility, but the league still handed down a three-game ban. Jones was only able to play last week because he was appealing the ruling, but that appeal is expected to be denied this week.Likely best case scenario is it gets reduced to two games.

It comes at a terrible time for Jones’ owners. He caught eight passes (tying a career high) for 117 yards and a touchdown against the Browns last week, and Jacksonville faces Cincinnati and Detroit the next two weeks. When you factor in that Jones is tied for (64), easily first on the Jags, you would have had a borderline WR2.

As it stands, owners should expect Jones to be suspended this week, but keep checking back for updates just in case the NFL drags out the appeal for another week. If Jones is eligible to play, you’ll want him in your lineups.

It’s tough to hold on to Jones during his suspension, but he’ll get the Vikings (home), Texans (road), Bears (road), Packers (home) and Colts (home) in Weeks 12-16. Those aren’t the bset matchups, especially in the fantasy playoffs, but they’re good enough to make  Jones a WR3 most of those weeks. If he’s dropped, don’t forget about him in a couple weeks.

NFL players know the risks and have to pay the piper if they are caught!