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Underdog Fantasy Football Show fantasy football takes on Aaron Jones
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from Underdog Fantasy Football Show about Aaron Jones.
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All Underdog Fantasy Football Show insights about Aaron Jones
PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026
Aaron Jones is seeing at least 80% of the workload and doesn't come off the field; the source expects him to have 20+ carries against the Vikings, who are the most run-heavy team in the NFL through three weeks and dead last in success rate at 28%. Despite being RB 15-22 in usage over the last two weeks while the Vikings scored 16 points per game, he was still a top-15 running back; the source projects significant upside when the Vikings' offense improves.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Jones is RB10 for the source versus consensus RB17, facing the Miami Dolphins in what the source calls the best matchup in the entire NFL. Kevin O'Connell stated: 'We would love to have him in there for every single snap if we could. It's just we're putting a lot on him right now and he's handling it. We're trying to navigate it to make sure that he's the lead back.' The source expects Jones to see at least 80% of the workload, as he pretty much doesn't come off the field. The Vikings are expected to score 24.5 points, and the Dolphins are not expected to put up points against the Vikings defense.NegativeValueSep 28, 2026
The source expresses reluctance to roster Aaron Jones, citing concerns about Kevin O'Connell's offensive scheme and the Vikings' shift to a run-heavy approach that isn't producing results; the source notes the Vikings have been run-heavy in the first two games and started 12 of 21 series with a rush against Tampa Bay, but the runs aren't working well, raising questions about Jones's fantasy viability.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Jones played 90% of snaps heading into halftime in Week 2, then missed a couple snaps before returning; since 2024 without Jordan Mason, he's been RB20 and RB13 in usage; the Buccaneers defense has weak linebackers, creating pass-game opportunities; Hayden We has a very aggressive ranking on Jones, viewing him as "too big to fail" if healthy, with potential to get highlighted in the passing game.NegativeInjurySep 23, 2026
Jones left Week 2 game early and slammed his helmet, raising concerns he might be out, but he finished the game with 105 yards on 23 carries; he's dealing with soreness heading into Week 3, and Kevin O'Connell's wording about his status ("we'll just keep getting treatment around the clock and see if we can pick up his workload as the week goes on") suggests some uncertainty, though the expectation is he'll play given Green Bay has no viable backup.PositiveUsageSep 23, 2026
Played 90% of snaps going into halftime in Week 2; suffered brief knee injury but returned and remained on field. The source notes the team doesn't trust other running backs and will ride him as long as he can. Generated 10.5 expected half-PPR points; from 2024 onward without Jordan Mason, he's RB 20 on RB 13 usage, which the source characterizes as exactly what an RB2 looks like. Faces Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that has been getting shredded by all opponents.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Aaron Jones is the clear workhorse for the Vikings, playing 90% of snaps at halftime and recording 23 carries in Week 2. Matt Harmon notes that with DJ Dallas as a special teams player and Damond Claiborne as a sub-190-pound rookie, this will be the 'Aaron Jones show' for as long as he can handle the workload, making him a viable top-15 running back.NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026
With Jordan Mason out, Jones is expected to take on a larger share of the backfield, though likely not a full bell-cow role due to age and injury history. Travis A-chan notes that the Vikings' offense may be more balanced this year, potentially benefiting Jones, who has historically been a top-20 producer.NegativeUsageAug 30, 2026
Aaron Jones is viewed as a declining asset who struggles to maintain production beyond 150 touches. With the Vikings' pass-heavy scheme and Jones' lack of red-zone efficiency, he is a fade in favor of Jordan Mason, who offers more touchdown upside.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Despite getting work with the starters, the source remains skeptical of Aaron Jones, citing offseason reports that he hits a wall at 150 touches. The source prefers Jordan Mason as a draft target over Jones, noting that Jones's role in Kevin O'Connell's offense may be limited by the team's high pass rate and Kyler Murray's goal-line involvement.NegativeBustJul 6, 2026
Fell off a cliff last year on 150 touches with extremely poor underlying metrics. Showed signs of slowing down last season, and the Vikings will be careful to limit his touches this season. Liam Cohen ranked Jordan Mason ahead of Aaron Jones before the Collar report and is now completely doubling down on that ranking. Cohen views Aaron Jones as one of his fades and felt good after writing him up. He believes the team knows Jones has hit his cliff, evidenced by Jones returning on a much smaller contract than previously.NegativeBustJun 26, 2026
Analyst calls Aaron Jones 'one of the easiest fades out there.' Despite being the last quote-unquote starting running back to be drafted in fantasy, there are five or six running back twos selected ahead of the Vikings running back one at this point. Rush yards over expected is negative 4% versus Jordan Mason's positive 12%.NegativeInjuryJun 26, 2026
31 years old with 5 games missed due to hip, shoulder, toe, hamstring, knees, and toes injuries. All of his per-season per-touch numbers were worse last year. Analyst expresses concern that the cliff has arrived: 'once you start hitting that the cliff is here and the cliff has arrived... I'm kind of worried we're at that point here.'NegativeProjectionJun 26, 2026
Last year was his lowest yards per carry season (career low by 0.3 yards). Even when the Vikings offense is really good, fantasy points at running back don't materialize; there's not much ceiling. In 2024 when Vikings scored 9th most points in NFL, Aaron Jones ranked as RB20 in points per game. He and Jordan Mason combined for only 8 attempts inside the 5-yard line and 15 carries inside the 10-yard line (which would rank 30th among all individual ball carriers), indicating insufficient touchdown opportunities.