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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on Aaron Jones
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about Aaron Jones
NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Jones suffered a left knee injury during the game after getting 3 consecutive carries early; he limped to the sideline and was later reported with a left knee injury and brace. The source suspects this may be the same knee that had an MCL sprain reported previously.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
Aaron Jones is ranked as the RB24 against the Colts, with expectations that the team will continue to split snaps and touches with Jordan Mason on a drive-to-drive basis.PositiveUsageOct 7, 2026
Ranked as RB14, Aaron Jones is in a prime spot against a Saints defense that has allowed top-20 weeks to multiple running backs recently. Since Jordan Mason's injury, Jones has commanded 69 of 81 team opportunities and has finished as a top-24 back in every game during that span.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Following Jordan Mason's move to injured reserve, Aaron Jones is expected to see an increased workload. Jir Gibbs projects him for roughly 65% of the work, noting he is not a full bellcow due to injury history and age, but remains a viable starter who should improve with better quarterback play. He is expected to be a top-20 running back, as he looked fine in Week 1 and is not washed; the Vikings' offensive line is improved, and the team is leaning into a more balanced, run-heavy approach.NegativeProjectionAug 30, 2026
Part-time running back drafted in round 10 (ninth pick) with a clear ceiling. Beat reporters have noted Aaron Jones falls off a cliff after 150 touches, a threshold that won't yield much production across 17 games. He starts hot with occasional 12–14 touch games but trails off and fizzles as the season progresses. Five straight seasons with under five rushing touchdowns; career-low 4.2 yards per carry last year (down 0.3 from prior). The Vikings are a pass-heavy offense (fourth in pass yards, 26th in rush yards per game from 2022–2024, top-five neutral pass rate), and Kyler Murray is not a quarterback who checks down frequently to running backs. With Justin Jefferson and Jordan Madison commanding targets, Aaron Jones is not a priority for manufactured touches.NegativeUsageAug 13, 2026
Aaron Jones is viewed as a 31-year-old veteran who showed signs of slowing down last season. The Vikings are expected to limit his touches, and he is at risk of losing early-down and goal-line work to Jordan Mason, who is considered more explosive between the tackles. Additionally, depth players like Xavier Scott may cut into his overall workload.PositiveValueNo date
Aaron Jones is a strong start as the RB10, despite consensus rankings placing him at RB17. He faces a highly favorable matchup against the Dolphins and is expected to command at least 80% of the workload. Kevin O'Connell has indicated the team wants him on the field for every snap, and he is projected for 20+ carries in a run-heavy Vikings offense.PositiveUsageNo date
Aaron Jones is operating as a workhorse back for the Vikings, commanding 90% of snaps at halftime and recording 23 carries in a run-heavy game script, despite a brief knee injury scare.NegativeBustNo date
Aaron Jones is one of the easiest fades out there; even in 2024 when the Vikings were 14-3 and top 10 in scoring with limited RB competition (Cam Acres and Ty Chandler), he still only ranked RB20.NegativeInjuryNo date
Aaron Jones missed 5 games due to hip, shoulder, toe, hamstring, knee, and toe injuries, and all of his per-touch numbers were worse, indicating the age cliff has already arrived.NegativeUsageNo date
Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason combined for only 8 attempts inside the 5 yard line and 15 carries inside the 10 yard line last year, which ranked 30th among all individual ball carriers—not enough touchdown opportunities.PositiveProjectionNo date
In 2024 when the Vikings scored the ninth most points in the NFL, Aaron Jones ranked as RB20 in points per game, which would be a smallish win and a running back two on any given week.NegativeRoleNo date
Even when the Vikings offense is really good, fantasy points at running back don't materialize much, limiting Aaron Jones's ceiling.NegativeProjectionNo date
Aaron Jones is 31 years old with an injury history and experienced his lowest yards per carry season last year (career low by 0.3 yards), indicating the age cliff has arrived.NegativeProjectionNo date
Even when the Vikings offense is really good, fantasy points at running back don't materialize, so there's not much of a ceiling for Aaron Jones.NegativeProjectionNo date
Aaron Jones is 31 years old with an injury history and had his lowest yards per carry season last year at a career-low drop of 0.3 yards, signaling an age cliff.NegativeRoleNo date
The Vikings offense from 2022-2024 was fourth in pass yards and 26th in rush yards with a top-five neutral pass rate, limiting running back fantasy upside.NegativeProjectionNo date
Aaron Jones finished as RB34 last year and is drafted as RB39 this year, with limited upside due to the Vikings' pass-heavy offense and his age.