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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Aaron Jones, often viewed as the more explosive option, was below league average in explosive-run rate last season. The source modeled explosive-run rate over expected and found Jones was an outlier in how far below expected he was in 2025, a sign that the wheels may have fallen off. Market has shifted: a month ago Jones came off the board first in Minnesota, now Jordan Mason goes about 15 picks ahead of him at Underdog ADP 109.8.NegativeUsageAug 10, 2026
Aaron Jones carries consensus ADP of 116.9 (RB41) with 2026 projections of 124-526-2 rushing; his receiving upside has dipped significantly, posting only 41-199-1 receiving in 2025, suggesting reduced pass-game role and overall offensive involvement in Green Bay.NegativeRoleAug 7, 2026
Jones will likely continue to handle passing situations in Minnesota's committee with Jordan Mason, but his age (turning 32) and recent injury history (12 or fewer games in two of the past three years) create opportunity for Mason to assume early-down work and potentially have the backfield to himself in multiple contests.NegativeRoleNo date
Aaron Jones is part of a revamped Vikings offense with Kyler Murray at the helm, but he's not perceived as an exciting player at this stage of his career. Jones ranked 37th in success rate among ballcarriers with at least 50 attempts after Week 10 last year, compared to Jordan Mason's 9th-place ranking. He averaged fewer yards per carry and per game than Mason and earned fewer red zone snaps. Mobile QBs like Murray have historically boosted their offense's RB rush yards before contact; the Vikings ranked 29th, 13th, 8th, and most recently 17th in this metric under Kevin O'Connell, suggesting a potential leap into the top 10 could benefit both backs. Kyler Murray plans to be relatively agnostic with both Minnesota backs since they are very cheap.