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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Aaron Jones
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Aaron Jones
PositiveUsageSep 22, 2026
Aaron Jones served as the bell cow back the Vikings needed in Week 2 despite being older for the role. He accumulated over 100 yards, 4.6 yards per attempt, and no turnovers—critical production when passing yards were scarce. One panelist named him Vikings MVP for the game.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Starting running back Aaron Jones gets a deserved projections boost with Mason sidelined.NegativeInjurySep 22, 2026
Jones is banged up and sore after going 23-for-105 in two games with Jordan Mason out. Forness flagged the backfield depth as the biggest red flag going forward, noting the Vikings would be "abysmal" if Jones goes down, with Demond Claiborne "borderline unplayable," DeeJay Dallas dinged, and Jerome Ford on the practice squad.PositiveUsageSep 22, 2026
Aaron Jones, in his age 32 season, carried the load for the Vikings in week 2 with Jordan Mason out, rushing for 105 yards on a 4.6 yard average—his highest total in almost two years. He consistently gained 5+ yards before contact and routinely made the first defender miss, demonstrating elite run-game performance despite his age.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Jones ground out over 100 yards rushing (23 carries, 105 yards, 4.6 yards per attempt) when the Vikings needed him to be a bell cow, absorbing big hits including a helmet-to-helmet shot while holding on to the ball in adverse conditions.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Jones contributed a 75-yard touchdown run during the 2020 Week 2 comeback vs. the Lions, part of a 31-point unanswered scoring run that turned a 14-3 deficit into a 42-21 victory.NegativeMatchupSep 21, 2026
Aaron Jones rushed for 105 yards on 23 carries against the Bears' defense in Week 2. While allowing an aging Aaron Jones to go for 105 yards on 23 carries isn't ideal, the Bears' defense held Minnesota to just 127 total passing yards, three sacks, and no touchdowns.NegativeUsageSep 20, 2026
Rushed for 105 yards on 23 carries in Week 2 for the Vikings against Chicago in a wet, low-scoring game where neither team scored a touchdown.PositiveProjectionSep 20, 2026
Aaron Jones ran for 105 yards in the Vikings' Week 2 victory over the Bears despite leaving the game with an injury. He provided good production in Minnesota's ground-focused, low-scoring game.NegativeInjurySep 20, 2026
Vikings RB Aaron Jones was announced as questionable to return with a knee injury but returned to the field during the game against the Bears.NegativeUsageSep 20, 2026
Jones had 105 rushing yards on 23 carries for the Vikings in their 9-3 win over Chicago.NegativeRoleSep 19, 2026
With Jordan Mason sidelined for four games due to fractured thumb, Aaron Jones Sr. is elevated to lead the Vikings running back rotation alongside DeeJay Dallas.PositiveProjectionSep 19, 2026
Charles Woodson targets Aaron Jones rushing yardage over 61.5 yards (-114) against Chicago, citing Kevin O'Connell's commitment to the run game, Jones as the focal point with Jordan Mason out, and expectation that soggy weather in Chicago will favor the run; notes Bears' run defense was decent against Carolina but expects Vikings to have more success this week.NegativeProjectionSep 19, 2026
Aaron Jones is featured in the article's opening image celebrating a touchdown for the Vikings against the Packers on September 13, 2026, though no specific fantasy analysis or projection is provided in the text.NegativeUsageSep 19, 2026
Jones totaled only 66 yards on 21 carries (3.1 yards per carry) in Week 1 against the Vikings, indicating the Packers' rushing attack struggled and will likely rely heavily on passing again, even with rainy conditions expected for the Jets game.NegativeRoleSep 18, 2026
Aaron Jones was among the key Packers starters missing in the Saints game on September 24, 2023, contributing to early offensive struggles despite the eventual 17-point comeback victory.PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026
Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve for at least four games after leaving Week 16 of the 2025 season after four snaps and missing Week 17. Jones totaled 39 carries and seven targets in those two contests. The Vikings will likely get DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne more involved, but it will be the Jones show until Mason returns.NegativeMatchupSep 18, 2026
Jones is featured in the Vikings' backfield as they prepare to face the Bears' defense in Week 2; the source notes the Vikings should be able to score points against a Bears secondary that showed vulnerabilities in Week 1.NegativeMatchupSep 18, 2026
Aaron Jones had a 56-yard run wiped out in the Vikings-Packers game due to an officiating call (apparently being tapped on the shoulder), which was one of several controversial calls in that game.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
The Vikings are shifting to a committee approach at running back in Week 1, but this changes in Week 2 now that Jordan Mason is headed to IR due to thumb surgery. Though Aaron Jones is 31 years old and no longer an elite runner, he remains a competent pass-catcher. The Bears allowed Panthers backs to pile up 86 receiving yards in Week 1, and Chicago enters as 4.5-point home favorites. With QB Carson Wentz's limited mobility compared to Kyler Murray, ample check-downs to Jones are expected when under pressure. With the Vikings expected to trail, Jones has pass-catching momentum from two angles. His 81.5 total yards prop is higher than D'Andre Swift's this week, indicating Jones is a locked-in fantasy starter in this favorable matchup for his skill set.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
Jordan Mason's wrist injury and placement on injured reserve should give Aaron Jones an RB2 workload in what projects as a shootout with the Bears. However, the source notes Jones is injury prone and even when healthy, the Vikings want this to be a two-back backfield.PositiveRoleSep 17, 2026
With Jordan Mason landing on IR due to a thumb injury, Aaron Jones Sr. becomes the lead back for the Vikings; he had 12 carries for 40 yards and 1 touchdown in week one.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Expected to handle the bulk of the work at running back for the Vikings in Mason's absence. Jones is described as a capable runner and receiver who adds a pass-catching element that Mason didn't have in the Vikings' backfield, positioning him as the primary back in O'Connell's offense.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Aaron Jones assumes lead running back responsibilities for the Vikings following Jordan Mason's injured reserve placement. Jones had 40 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries against his former team (Green Bay) in Week 1.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
With Jordan Mason sidelined by a fractured thumb, Aaron Jones is in line for an increased role in the Vikings backfield. Jones had 12 carries for 40 yards and a touchdown while splitting duties with Mason in Sunday's win over Green Bay; he now projects to handle a larger share of carries as the lead back.NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. scored a rushing touchdown for the Minnesota Vikings against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter of their 17-point victory on September 13, 2026.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Jones Sr. combined with Jordan Mason for 99 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns in Week 1; the two backs could see a split workload moving forward and be used heavily until Murray clears concussion protocol, holding decent flex value in most formats.PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. scored a rushing touchdown for the Vikings in their Week 1 victory over the Packers, contributing to the team's fourth-quarter comeback from down 22-10 to win 39-22.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
RB Aaron Jones was stopped for a 1-yard loss on the very first play of the game by Keisean Nixon, indicating early defensive pressure on the Packers' running game.PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026
Aaron Jones punched in a touchdown on a toss to the left late in the game to give Minnesota the lead; the Vikings went for two and Jefferson caught the conversion, making the Vikings' lead 25-22 with 6:37 left to go.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Aaron Jones, a former Packer, scored a 3-yard rushing touchdown around the left end in the fourth quarter that gave the Vikings a 23-22 lead, marking a key turning point in their comeback.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Scored a 3-yard touchdown against his former team (Green Bay) during the Vikings' fourth-quarter surge, contributing to Minnesota's 29-point scoring run that turned a 22-10 deficit into a 39-22 victory.PositiveUsageSep 13, 2026
Vikings running back scored a touchdown on a key fourth-quarter drive that was extended by a questionable roughing-the-passer penalty on Carson Wentz; the touchdown run, followed by a successful 2-point conversion, gave Minnesota a 25-22 lead during their comeback rally.PositiveRoleSep 13, 2026
Aaron Jones punched in a 3-yard touchdown for the Vikings early in the fourth quarter after Green Bay's failed fourth-down conversion, capitalizing on the Packers' turnover on downs.NegativeRoleSep 12, 2026
Listed second on Vikings running back depth chart behind Jordan Mason for season opener against Green Bay.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Jones is the Vikings' lead back at age 31. Christopher Gates notes he managed to play all 17 games last season but has shown a propensity for getting banged up. Dave Stefano emphasizes the Vikings' backfield depth concern: if Jones or Jordan Mason goes down for multiple weeks, the next man up is rookie Claiborne plus fullback Bredeson, which is not an ideal contingency.NegativeValueSep 9, 2026
Ranked 10th among running backs in Justin Boone's Week 1 RB trade value charts.NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026
Kevin O'Connell mentioned Aaron Jones as a check-down option in the Vikings' offensive scheme, emphasizing the importance of finding him underneath for gains of eight yards to stay ahead of schedule and set up the team's run-heavy approach.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Aaron Jones will face the Packers in Week 1 as a member of the Vikings; the source notes he was ranked #1 on last year's emotional ranking of former Packers and would rank high again this year given the current Josh Jacobs scenario with Minnesota's running back room.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. might struggle to rip off chunk gains on a consistent basis for the Vikings despite Frank Smith's hiring and an accompanying increase in wide-zone runs.NegativeUsageSep 2, 2026
Jones's rushing success rate in 2024 (49.8%) and 2025 (50%) marked two of the worst three seasons of his career, indicating declining efficiency in the run game.NegativeInjurySep 2, 2026
Jones has played in all 17 games only twice in the last four years, with hamstring injuries knocking him out for handfuls of games in 2023 and 2025, raising durability concerns for the aging veteran.NegativeProjectionSep 2, 2026
Jones, entering his age-32 season and 10th NFL year, can't be relied on as a true fantasy RB1/2 anymore; time is catching up to the Vikings veteran as he's shown declining efficiency and durability despite maintaining a strong 4.5 and 4.2 yards per carry over the last two years.NegativeProjectionSep 2, 2026
Jones is entering his age-32 season with the Minnesota Vikings.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
Aaron Jones is mentioned as a peer in the RB42 ADP neighborhood alongside Lloyd at 133.7, indicating he is in the same draft tier as Lloyd despite being on a different team.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
The source notes that Aaron Jones Sr. will turn 32 in December and lacks the explosiveness that Kewan Lacy would bring to Minnesota's run game, suggesting age and declining athleticism are factors in the Vikings' need for a new running back.NegativeRoleAug 30, 2026
Aaron Jones served as a home-run hitter in the backfield during early Matt LaFleur years in Green Bay. The source uses Jones as a comparison point for the type of running back skill set needed to execute the Packers' 2026 offensive scheme, which is shifting back toward outside zone runs and bootlegs off outside zone action.PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked 1.46 in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a score of 203.2, positioning him as an elite running back with strong projected fantasy production.NegativeDepth ChartAug 23, 2026
Aaron Jones is projected as RB1 on the Vikings' 53-man roster, though Jordan Mason may assume the RB1 role at some point this season depending on Jones' health status.PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026
Aaron Jones out-snapped Jordan Mason 5-4, drew him to a carries standstill at three all, and saw one target compared to zero for Mason in the Vikings preseason opener. Despite plenty of talk about Mason being the team's clear lead back during camp, all signs point to a committee.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Herm Edwards identified Jones as one of the Vikings' outstanding skilled players in the offense, part of a group that includes Jordan Addison, Justin Jefferson, and T.J. Hockenson. Edwards' point was that the quarterback (Kyler Murray) has elite weapons to work with and simply needs to execute the system rather than improvise.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Running back Aaron Jones made a nice play on a check-down during the preseason game, sitting down on the chains on third-and-4 at the Giants 17-yard line. Head coach Kevin O'Connell highlighted this as an example of the offense working well together.PositiveUsageAug 16, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason rushed six times for 44 yards (7.3 yards per attempt) in the first few series of the preseason game; the source notes the run game was excellent and showed what the Vikings' run game can be this year.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Jones combined with Jordan Mason to rack up 44 yards on six carries on the Vikings' first drive, showing early offensive involvement.PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026
Jones had a 17-yard run on the Vikings' opening drive of the preseason game, establishing the run early alongside Jordan Mason. Both backs got double-digit yardage carries on the drive, indicating early offensive involvement.NegativeDepth ChartAug 14, 2026
Started for the Vikings in preseason Week 1 with Kyler Murray, drawing the start over Jordan Mason. Jones and Mason rotated on the first drive with each having explosive runs, but the Mason flippening hasn't occurred quite yet, even if Dj Moore anticipates Mason to win the battle long term.PositiveUsageAug 13, 2026
Aaron Jones, Sr., had a strong training camp practice with multiple big gainers. He kicked off a period with a big gainer to the left side, and did even better near the end of practice, accepting an inside handoff and cutting to his right before taking off for a probable six-point play.PositiveMatchupAug 11, 2026
Identified as the stud running back for the Vikings in an offense ranked #8 in overall offensive weapons; plays in a system predicated on running quarterback concepts and shorter passing plays, which should support his role in a Kyler Murray-led offense.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Vikings RB Aaron Jones believes rookie Demond Claiborne is a "special back," indicating confidence in the rookie's talent and potential role in the Vikings backfield.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Veteran running back Aaron Jones is serving as a mentor to rookie Demond Claiborne in Minnesota's backfield. Jones expressed his desire to help Claiborne succeed and develop his career, indicating a veteran presence in a backfield that also includes Jordan Mason, Zavier Scott, and Jordan Mims.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Jones is running exclusively with the first-team offense as expected; however, the source wouldn't be surprised if the Vikings lean more on Jordan Mason this season even if Jones is healthy, as Mason was the more efficient back last season.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Aaron Jones is among the fantasy-relevant running backs entering contract years in 2026, alongside Jonathan Taylor, Chase Brown, D'Andre Swift, Jordan Mason, Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Zach Charbonnet, Alvin Kamara, and Tank Bigsby. His contract status and potential market movement could affect his role and value heading into the 2026 season.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Aaron Jones is among the fantasy-relevant running backs entering contract years in 2026.NegativeInjuryNo date
The Vikings' veteran back will turn 32 in December and comes with an extensive injury history, including 11 missed games over the last three seasons. This injury concern makes Jordan Mason a potential sleeper stash if Jones hits the trainer's table again.PositiveRoleNo date
Aaron Jones provides the steady pass protection and reliable check-down option needed to punish Washington's blitzing linebackers in Minnesota's backfield pairing with Jordan Mason; he is positioned to stabilize the Vikings offense against the Commanders' aggressive defensive scheme.NegativeUsageNo date
The source is curious how reps will be divided between Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason in training camp and whether there is evidence of any changing role or workload.NegativeRoleNo date
RB Aaron Jones received an extension from the Vikings during the offseason, indicating the team's continued reliance on him in the backfield.NegativeRoleNo date
Aaron Jones provides steady pass protection and reliable check-down option for Minnesota's offense, positioned to punish Washington's blitzing linebackers as part of the Vikings' veteran backfield pairing with Jordan Mason to stabilize the offense against the Commanders' aggressive defensive scheme.NegativeUsageNo date
The source is curious how reps will be divided between Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason in training camp and whether there is evidence of any changing role or workload for either back.NegativeBustNo date
ESPN identifies running back as the Vikings' biggest weakness; Aaron Jones, entering his age-31 season, is ranked dead last among 65 qualified backs in forced missed tackle rate, indicating he's slowing down and can't be counted on as a lead guy anymore.