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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Aaron Jones
PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
Vikings running back Aaron Jones missed Wednesday practice with a knee injury but was limited Thursday and full participant Friday; expected to play Sunday.PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
Vikings running back listed with knee injury but not requiring injury designation for Week 8. Cleared to play.NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. is managing a knee injury, with Jordan Mason likely to assume the RB1 role. The source notes this is a repeat of last year's situation when Mason averaged 15 carries per game but struggled to convert opportunities into fantasy points.PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026
The source credits Aaron Jones as one of Minnesota's key skill players whose individual performance has been solid; the Vikings' up-and-down offensive results in 2026 should not be attributed to Jones's play.PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
Aaron Jones returned to Vikings practice on Thursday as a limited participant after missing Wednesday's session due to an aggravated knee injury sustained in Sunday's win over the Colts. The source notes this represents a step in the right direction for the running back ahead of the Lions matchup.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Running back Aaron Jones was limited in practice Friday with a knee injury; the source notes upgrades across the board for the Vikings compared to Wednesday, with only Aaron Jones remaining limited.NegativeDepth ChartOct 29, 2026
Aaron Jones's status for Week 8 at DET is uncertain; if he's out, Jordan Mason's upside increases significantly.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Aaron Jones is mentioned in the context of the Vikings' run game issues; the source identifies the run game as the Vikings' biggest offensive problem rather than quarterback play.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
The source notes Aaron Jones is a free agent heading into 2027 and uses this as context for why the Vikings should pursue Jonathan Taylor now rather than wait for the free agent market.PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
Jones was upgraded from no practice Wednesday to limited practice Thursday, indicating he is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury ahead of the Vikings matchup.NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026
Dan Campbell describes Jones as 'dangerous' and 'versatile,' noting the Vikings will 'find out' his role going forward. EPA per rush of -0.22 (54th) and success rate of 37.1% (41st) indicate below-average efficiency, though yards after contact of 2.47 (56th) show limited elusiveness.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Jones is day-to-day with a knee injury that isn't expected to be serious, but it's hard to trust him as anything more than a boom-or-bust flex since Jordan Mason appears to be the Vikings' backfield leader after returning from a thumb injury. The Lions have also been better against the run than the pass, making this a poor matchup.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Jones is day-to-day with a knee injury not expected to be serious, but it's hard to trust him as anything more than a boom-or-bust flex. Jordan Mason appears to be the Vikings' backfield leader after returning from a thumb injury. The Lions have also been better against the run than the pass, making this a poor spot to back Jones.NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026
Jones has posted solid surface-level numbers but averages -0.6 rushing yards over expected per play, ranking 35th among 40 qualified running backs. He is also dealing with a knee injury, making him a candidate for replacement in Minnesota's offense.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Aaron Jones missed Wednesday practice with a knee injury but is considered day-to-day; Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell did not seem overly concerned about his availability for Sunday.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Vikings RB Aaron Jones did not practice on Wednesday after aggravating a knee injury in the second half of Minnesota's win over the Colts; he is considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's game against the Lions.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Vikings running back Aaron Jones did not practice Wednesday due to a knee injury; Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell confirmed Jones will not practice as the team prepares for Week 8.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. suffered another blow to his nagging knee injury last week. His status for Week 8 is uncertain, with practice performance to be monitored. If he plays, he would retain lead-back role over Jordan Mason.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Jones is day-to-day with a knee injury that forced him to exit early in Sunday's win over Indianapolis; ESPN reports the injury is not believed to be serious. However, a greater threat to his playing time is the Week 7 return of backfield mate Jordan Mason, who was just activated off injured reserve and led the Vikings with 15 carries for 68 yards.PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
Ranked 16th among running backs in the Week 8 trade value chart with a value of 182, reflecting mid-tier fantasy asset status.NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. has been a decent back for a decade but will be 32 in December. The Vikings' reliance on Jones as their primary running back highlights their offensive weakness (30th in DVOA), making a Taylor acquisition likely to reduce Jones' role and fantasy value.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Aaron Jones suffered an MCL injury that kept him sidelined, opening the door for Jordan Mason to take on a larger workload in the Vikings' run-heavy offense under Kyler Murray.PositiveUsageOct 28, 2026
Aaron Jones leads the Vikings with 105 carries for 436 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 4.2 yards per carry; he's the team's primary ball carrier in a run-heavy offense that ranks in the top half of the league in rushing yards per game, though he suffered a scary-looking knee injury against the Colts and is day-to-day for Week 8.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Aaron Jones hurt his knee and is day-to-day during the Vikings' Week 7 matchup.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Jones sustained a knee injury in Week 7 and was unable to finish the game. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Vikings consider Jones 'day-to-day' heading into Week 8 against the Lions.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Aaron Jones has proven to be a capable option at tailback, though the source notes Taylor is among the best in the league, suggesting Jones is a secondary-tier option compared to elite backs.NegativeUsageOct 27, 2026
Jones recorded an 8-yard touchdown run against New Orleans, one of only four touchdown drives the Vikings' offense has generated since Week 3, illustrating the Vikings' offensive inefficiency despite their undefeated record.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Jones is now a weak flex option after Mason's return elevated him to co-starter status and received seven more carries in Week 7. Jones missed most of the fourth quarter after suffering a knee injury on a 17-yard run. His case for lineup inclusion would be better if Kyler Murray threw more passes to his running backs.NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026
Aaron Jones is set to turn 32 in December and is part of Minnesota's solid-but-uninspiring rushing duo alongside Jordan Mason. The Vikings rank 28th league-wide in offensive EPA per play, suggesting the need for an upgrade at the running back position.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Aaron Jones departed Sunday's game having rushed for only 26 yards on eight carries, a significant drop in volume and efficiency. Jordan Mason had the bulk of the work at running back, rushing for 68 yards on 15 attempts, suggesting a shift in backfield workload distribution.PositiveInjuryOct 26, 2026
Aaron Jones departed Sunday's win over the Colts with a knee injury but ESPN's Adam Schefter reports it is not considered significant at this time; Jones is described as day-to-day. Despite dealing with injury issues throughout 2026, Jones has not yet missed a game and has rushed for 436 yards with two touchdowns and caught 13 passes for 72 yards.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Jones is dealing with a knee injury that forced him from the Vikings' Week 7 win over the Colts in the fourth quarter; if he misses time, it would be a major boost to Jordan Mason.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
Aaron Jones is dealing with an aggravation of a knee injury he suffered in Week 2; neither he nor Jordan Mason can measure up to the competitive advantage that Barkley offers.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Jones looked like a nearly 32-year-old back overworked the past four games; outside of one toss run later in the game, everything looked tough for Jones, who averaged just 3.3 yards per carry and just isn't able to force any missed tackles.NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. was dinged up in the Vikings' win over the Colts, posting 8 carries for 26 yards and opening the door for Jordan Mason to lead the backfield.NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
Vikings RB Aaron Jones exited Sunday's game early after aggravating a knee injury he suffered in Week 2 against the Bears. He will have an MRI on Monday; the current hope is that it won't be a long-term situation. Jones did not practice the Wednesday after the initial Week 2 injury but returned the next day and played Week 3, suggesting some recovery capacity, though the re-aggravation raises durability concerns heading into a difficult schedule.NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
Jones was dinged up during Week 7 and exited in the fourth quarter with a knee injury. The source notes that given his history of injuries, this could hold him out of games, though more information is needed. His injury status will determine whether Jordan Mason gets the majority of carries and reaches RB2 consideration.NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
Vikings RB Aaron Jones aggravated a knee injury he suffered a couple of weeks ago during Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts; he was ruled questionable to return and did not play the final minutes. Head coach Kevin O'Connell provided no additional details on his outlook. Jones managed only eight carries for 26 yards and one catch for no gain before the injury. The Vikings face Detroit next Sunday, with practice week expected to clarify his availability.NegativeMatchupOct 25, 2026
Aaron Jones was stuffed in the backfield by Colts defenders Jaylahn Tuimoloau and Akeem Davis-Gaither on fourth down to force a turnover on downs on the Vikings' opening drive, demonstrating the Colts' defensive effectiveness early in the game.NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026
Aaron Jones received four consecutive handoffs on the Vikings' opening possession, including a 4th-and-1 play where he was swarmed in the backfield for a turnover on downs, highlighting ineffective offensive execution early in the game.NegativeInjuryOct 25, 2026
Aaron Jones left the Vikings' 16-10 win over the Colts with a knee injury; he was outperformed by Jordan Mason, who returned from injured reserve and recorded 15 carries for 68 yards.NegativeUsageOct 25, 2026
Aaron Jones was handed the ball on a fourth-and-1 from the Colts' 38-yard line out of the pistol formation, but the Colts defense dropped him for a loss, forcing a turnover on downs and leading to the Colts' opening touchdown drive.NegativeRoleOct 25, 2026
Aaron Jones remains in the Vikings' running back rotation as RB2 behind Jordan Mason, with DeeJay Dallas elevated as RB3.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Aaron Jones became the workhorse back in Mason's absence despite a sprained MCL in his left knee, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Aaron Jones is positioned for a potentially big day on the ground against the Colts, who feature the league's worst run defense by EPA per rush allowed; the Vikings' ball-control offense and time-of-possession strategy should create favorable conditions for ground-game production.PositiveRoleOct 22, 2026
Aaron Jones held up better than expected during Jordan Mason's lengthy thumb absence and has earned the right to continue monopolizing Minnesota's high-value touches, though the source assumes the Vikings will not want their road-weary veteran taking 20-plus carries per week indefinitely.NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026
Aaron Jones filled in as the bell cow for the Vikings during Jordan Mason's absence but proved two things: he remains an efficient runner but lacks explosion; at 31 years old, handling almost all running back duties was not a long-term plan, and Mason's return will allow them to resume their committee approach.PositiveProjectionOct 20, 2026
Aaron Jones gets a deserved projections boost with Jordan Mason sidelined. Mason's return in Week 7 will end that boost, but Jones benefits from the interim period.NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026
Aaron Jones scored a 1-yard rushing touchdown for the Minnesota Vikings against the Detroit Lions on December 25, 2025, demonstrating goal-line usage in the Vikings' offense.NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026
Jones rushed for 114 yards in the second half for the Packers in their 30-16 win over the Eagles at Lambeau in 2020, the most in a second half against Philadelphia until Chuba Hubbard's 96-yard performance in 2024.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Jones Sr. filled in for the Vikings while Jordan Mason recovered from a broken thumb, but at 31 years old, asking him to handle almost all running back duties was not a long-term plan. Mason's return in Week 7 will allow them to resume a committee approach.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Filled in for Jordan Mason during his absence with a broken thumb; his role will likely diminish once Mason returns in Week 7.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Jones Sr., age 31, filled in well for the Vikings during Jordan Mason's absence with a broken thumb, but handling almost all running back duties was not a long-term plan. Mason's expected Week 7 return will allow Jones to resume his committee role.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Jones Sr. filled in for Jordan Mason during Mason's absence with a broken thumb, providing depth at running back for the Vikings.PositiveUsageOct 17, 2026
Jones has shouldered the burden as RB1 while the passing game found its footing amid Jordan Mason's absence, and despite being banged up himself, he has surpassed 100 all-purpose yards in every game except the Buccaneers win (92 yards). He's currently 5th in the NFL in carries and 6th in rushing yards with 410 rushing yards through five weeks; his performance projects to nearly 1,400 rushing yards for the season. The source notes that without Jones leading the way, the Vikings wouldn't be sitting at 5-0.PositiveMatchupOct 17, 2026
Packers running back Aaron Jones had 25 carries for 113 yards and a touchdown against New Orleans last week, demonstrating the Saints' vulnerability to the run game. The interior of the Saints' defensive line is one of the weakest areas of the roster, and this weakness continues to plague them in run defense. Teams that establish the run against New Orleans tend to keep exploiting it throughout the game because it's so effective.NegativeMatchupOct 16, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. scored 14.2 PPR points against Tampa Bay in Week 3 with a 58.8% route rate, exemplifying how pass-catching backs have finished as RB2s against the Bucs' defense.NegativeValueOct 15, 2026
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. discussed as a trade target heading into Week 6; Matt Harmon and Nate Tice evaluate whether he qualifies as a buy or sell in the current trade market.PositiveMatchupOct 14, 2026
Jones contributed 40 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown in the Vikings' successful run-game attack at Lambeau; the two-back approach outrushed the Packers 107-66 and controlled the game, establishing a blueprint for run-heavy success against Green Bay.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. is valued at $11 in the Talk Them Up, Talk Them Down tier of rest-of-season rankings.NegativeValueOct 14, 2026
Ranked #21 among running backs in rest-of-season trade value with a score of 830 in half-PPR scoring, placing him in the lower-mid tier of trade assets.PositiveProjectionOct 13, 2026
Aaron Jones gets a deserved projections boost with Mason sidelined on injured reserve, positioning him as the Vikings' starting running back.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Jones rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries in the Vikings' dominant win over the Saints, contributing to Minnesota's undefeated record through five weeks.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Jones delivered another outstanding performance with 113 rushing yards, carrying a massive workload since Jordan Mason went down. Despite a costly red-zone fumble, his ground game helped control tempo and kept the Saints defense on the field. The source suggests help may be coming after the Vikings' bye week.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Jones had the ball punched out of his hands by Khristian Boyd in the red zone, leading to a Chase Young recovery and 27-yard return that set up a Vikings touchdown drive.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Jones carried the Vikings ground game with multiple runs and an 8-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to restore Minnesota's lead at 20-13; he also contributed a 32-yard connection from Murray and an 18-yard run, though he fumbled on a 3rd-and-short in the red zone in the first quarter.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Jones rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown for the Vikings in their dominant 23-13 win over the Saints, who finished with only 142 total yards of offense. Minnesota dominated every major team category, with Jones providing the primary ground attack.PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026
Aaron Jones rushed for 113 yards on 25 carries with a touchdown, including an 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter that put Minnesota up in their 23-13 victory over New Orleans.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Aaron Jones fumbled in the red zone in the first half inside the 10-yard line, one of two critical Vikings fumbles that cost Minnesota scoring opportunities in their 23-13 win over the Saints.NegativeInjuryOct 11, 2026
Aaron Jones suffered a knee injury late in the first quarter on a play where he fumbled inside the 10-yard line; he limped to the sideline and was examined in the medical tent, initially listed as questionable to return before subsequently returning to the game.NegativeUsageOct 10, 2026
Jones has had 72 carries and 81 total touches in Vikings' first four games this season, the most he's had in any four-game stretch in his entire career; source expects Vikings to start regulating his workload, potentially working in Demond Claiborne and/or DeeJay Dallas more, suggesting regression in volume ahead.PositiveProjectionOct 10, 2026
The source expects a big game from Aaron Jones against the Saints, citing the Falcons' success rushing for 5 touchdowns against New Orleans last week and positioning the Vikings' running game as a key component of the Week 5 game plan.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
Aaron Jones is having a career resurgence with the Vikings and will face the Saints' third-worst run defense in the NFL. While Minnesota's rushing offense ranks 17th overall, Jones is a running back not to overlook, especially with the potential absence of Saints linebacker Kaden Ellis creating a hole in New Orleans' defense.NegativeMatchupOct 9, 2026
The Dolphins struggled against Aaron Jones last week, but the source notes they did well against the 49ers rushing attack overall and held Kenneth Walker III to 70 yards and under 4.0 YPC, suggesting they can contain elite rushing threats.PositiveMatchupOct 8, 2026
Aaron Jones Sr. is expected to have a strong performance in Week 5 against the Saints, with the source suggesting he should 'feast' in this favorable matchup.PositiveMatchupOct 8, 2026
Jones plays at New Orleans, which allows the most FPPG to opposing RBs after yielding more than 200 rushing yards and five rushing TDs to Atlanta on Monday night. Despite not being impressive so far this season, the source recommends getting him into lineups due to the fantastic matchup.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Aaron Jones was limited in Wednesday's practice with rest day designation ahead of Week 5 matchup against Saints.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Running back Aaron Jones was limited in Wednesday's practice due to rest management.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
Jones was mentioned as a consideration for Vikings MVP in Week 4, indicating a solid performance in the game against Miami.NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
Jones has performed reasonably well filling in for injured Jordan Mason over the last three games, but his role will diminish once Mason returns after the bye week.