FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Aaron Jones

PodcastNFL Week 2 News: Major Injuries, Backfield Changes & Fantasy Fallout (Ep. 2197)September 17, 2026

From the episode

With this IR stint, it leaves Aaron Jones as the top dog... I think they're going to clearly lean on Aaron Jones... Aaron Jones without Jordan Mason sees, I mean, from a fantasy perspective, he doubles his fantasy points.

Mentioned at 22:26 – 29:11

STACKED’s take

Positive signalUsage

Aaron Jones is the clear lead back with increased volume expected

With Jordan Mason on IR, Aaron Jones is expected to become the clear lead back for Minnesota. Historical data from the source's 'with or without' tool indicates that Jones sees a significant increase in volume when Mason is absent, averaging roughly 7-11 more touches per game and a higher touchdown rate.