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PositiveSleeperSep 15, 2026
Aaron Jones entered the season as RB42 in season-long rankings but showed dual-back viability in Week 1, earning 43% of rush attempts and the only target out of the backfield for Minnesota. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is distributing touches between Jones and Jordan Mason (54% of rushes) rather than overloading either back. In Week 2 against Chicago, the Vikings face a Caleb Williams-led Bears offense that will push the matchup into passing mode, positioning Jones for valuable touches on passing downs in a back-and-forth game.NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026
Tyler Linderbaum rates Jones as an RB3 option moving forward until someone gets the hot hand in Minnesota's backfield.PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026
Jones was rarely used in the passing game for the Vikings in Week 1, with a 23% route share matching Mason's rate. With Vikings QBs under pressure on 40% of dropbacks, Jones had a lowly 5% target share. He finished with a 46 Utilization Score and 10 points. Both Mason and Jones averaged less than 0.5 yards before contact in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Jones scored in Week 1 with the Vikings offense operating efficiently behind Carson Wentz after Kyler Murray's early concussion, contributing to a strong overall offensive performance.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Aaron Jones is highlighted as a late-round running back target, with the source noting 'Free Aaron Jones, has new meaning,' suggesting he may be available at a discount or has newfound value heading into the 2026 draft.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Aaron Jones at RB40 rank and 121.1 ADP is intriguing in the 10th round as a dual-threat back; projections show 131 carries and 44 targets (35 catches) totaling nearly 800 yards, offering bench depth with 150+ touches. Age (turns 32 in December) and injury history (missed six games last season) are concerns, but the dual-threat upside in double-digit rounds is compelling.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Aaron Jones was selected in Round 10 of this half-PPR mock, positioned as a mid-round running back target.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Aaron Jones was drafted to the bench in the mock draft.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Jones was selected as a bench player in this mock draft.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.