Tony
Jones Jr.
RB · ARI · Very poor
- PAL
- 0
- WAR
- -0.2
- YDS
- 142
2021
Tony Jones Jr.
#37RB
Arizona Cardinals
Biography
- Team
- Arizona Cardinals
- Position
- Running Back
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 224 lbs
- Born
- November 24, 1997 (28)
- Birthplace
- St. Petersburg, FL
- College
- Notre Dame
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Arizona Cardinals · 2024 (1 season)
- 2023 Totals · 2023 (1 season)
- Arizona Cardinals · 2023 (1 season)
- New Orleans Saints · 2023 (1 season)
- 2022 Totals · 2022 (1 season)
- Seattle Seahawks · 2022 (1 season)
- New Orleans Saints · 2020 – 2022 (3 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 1 | 46 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2023 Totals | 7 | 26 | 95 | 3.7 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | New Orleans Saints | 4 | 21 | 70 | 3.3 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2022 Totals | 6 | 10 | 24 | 2.4 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Seattle Seahawks | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | New Orleans Saints | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | New Orleans Saints | 11 | 54 | 142 | 2.6 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | New Orleans Saints | 1 | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Tony Jones Jr.: our analysis
2021 season: 11 GP, 54 CAR, 142 YDS, 0 TD, 5 REC, 29 REC YDS. WAR -0.2 · PAL 0, very poor.
In 2021, Tony Jones Jr., 28, posts a PAL Rating of 0 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.2.
On the other hand, creation (4, among the weakest in the league) and rushing (4, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (in wins), no component is positive; the costliest: rushing (-0.2).
Advanced stats, 2021 Running backs
NFL stats →2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular running backs: 90th means better than 90% of them.
EPA per carry
−0.35
0th percentile
Rush yards over expected
—
Carries
54
0th percentile
Rushing yards
142
0th percentile
Yards per carry
2.6
0th percentile
Rushing TDs
0
1th percentile
Targets
8
1th percentile
Receiving yards
29
0th percentile
EPA per target
−0.19
10th percentile
Games
11
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2022 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
-0.1
80% of cases: -0.2 to 0.1
Games
7
WAR 2021
-0.2
Games played
11
The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.
Trend
→ Stable (-1)
- 2021-0.2 WAR · -0.018 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+24 · 23 y.o. · usually still improving
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
48
Backup or prospect
- RUN
- Rushing
- 48
- ELU
- Elusiveness
- 56
- REC
- Receiving
- 69
- BAL
- Ball skills
- 78
- DUR
- Durability
- 48
- EX
- Experience
- 25
Why these ratings?Hide details
- RUN — Rushing : Expected points added and success rate per carry
- ELU — Elusiveness : Yards over expected, after contact or catch, broken tackles
- REC — Receiving : Expected points added and yards per target
- BAL — Ball skills : Ball carrier: fumbles avoided. Defender: interceptions and passes defended
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021
How we rate →WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
45% of the EPA of his carries (the line gets the rest), above replacement.
25% of the EPA of passes thrown his way (the QB and line get the rest), above replacement.
Tony Jones Jr.: frequently asked questions
What are Tony Jones Jr.'s stats in 2021?
Tony Jones Jr. has 142 rushing yards, 0 rushing touchdowns and 5 catches in 11 games in 2021.
How old is Tony Jones Jr.?
Tony Jones Jr. is 28 years old: he was born on November 24, 1997.
How tall is Tony Jones Jr., and how much does he weigh?
Tony Jones Jr. is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Tony Jones Jr. from?
United States: Tony Jones Jr. was born in St. Petersburg, FL, in the United States.
What team does Tony Jones Jr. play for?
Tony Jones Jr. plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL, at RB, wearing number 37.
How good is Tony Jones Jr.?
Tony Jones Jr. produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021. His PAL rating is 0 out of 100: very poor for his position.
What is Tony Jones Jr.'s projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
