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Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz fantasy football takes on Aaron Jones
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All Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz insights about Aaron Jones
PositiveInjuryOct 30, 2026
Cleared to play with no injury designation; good to go for Week 8.PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Ian Hartitz ranks Aaron Jones as RB22, his preferred play over Jordan Mason and other running backs, ahead of Tony Pollard, RJ Harvey, and Blake Corum. However, Hartitz also notes he would jump Tony Pollard ahead of Aaron Jones in committee situations with offenses not expected to perform well.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Hartitz ranks Jones RB22 against the Colts, a great matchup. Jones has racked up at least 22 touches for an average of 111 yards per game over the last four games. Jordan Mason is expected to return, but Hartitz gives Jones the benefit of the doubt because he has played well and Mason is coming off a fractured thumb, which may ease him into action. Last year's snap split showed Jones at 46% and Mason at 45%. Hartitz hedges by noting he's trying to protect against the Vikings saying Jones has been playing well and will continue as the lead back, potentially limiting Mason's role in a split backfield.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Jones was tackled at the 1-yard line on multiple occasions in Week 5, though these instances occurred on the same drive, limiting the total missed touchdown opportunities compared to other backs who had separate red zone chances.PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
Hartitz ranks Jones RB13 for week 5. In three games without Jordan Mason, Jones has maintained 81%, 80%, and 73% snap rates with 23, 22, and 24 touches, finishing as PPR RB23, RB14, and RB17 respectively. Against the Saints—who allowed nearly five additional PPR points per game over the next-worst defense to opposing running backs in Monday's loss to Atlanta—Hartitz expects Jones to crack the top 13 this week and remain a minimum top-20 running back as long as he leads the backfield. Jones has one of the best matchups of the week in terms of RB rush yards before contact per carry. Hartitz endorses acquiring him if available at a discount (one league allegedly traded Jeremiah Love straight up for him), calling such a deal "amazing," and confirms he remains a start as long as he maintains his leadback role. The Packers have one of the best running back schedules weeks 5–10 (Vikings, Panthers, Patriots, Dolphins, Chiefs, Browns defenses ranked favorably for RB scoring).PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Full practice participation to end the week; ranked RB19 for Week 3 by Ian Hartitz behind Kyra Williams, Bucky Irving, and Cam Akers but ahead of DeAndre Swift and David Montgomery. Positive matchup outlook against Buccaneers; Tampa Bay's front seven is banged up with Edge Ruben Bane out with groin injury and linebacker Josiah Troder out with shoulder issue, creating opportunity for Aaron Jones to overcome typical expectations against the Buccaneers defense.NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026
80% snap rate in Week 2 despite Jordan Mason's absence; being used as a workhorse back in Minnesota. Ranked RB18, which Ian Hartitz feels is too low for a back with 80%+ snap rate. Primary concern is lack of pass-catching production (zero catches in 2026 so far) with DJ Dallas and Deon Claybourne competing for pass-game work. Hartitz willing to start Aaron Jones in most reasonable matchups and expects pass-catching volume to increase as sample size grows.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Aaron Jones is locked in as a mid-range RB2 after recording 23 carries for 105 yards with an 80% snap share and 85% of rushing attempts, despite an early knee injury.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Ranked RB31 for week 2 in what could be a weekly smash spot against the Chicago Bears. He had the only targets for the 49ers backfield in week 1. If the Vikings trail the Bears, Aaron Jones could get fed more targets, potentially making him a priority over Jordan Mason in game-script scenarios.NegativeProjectionSep 7, 2026
Ranked as RB41, Aaron Jones is noted for his high touch volume at the end of last season, though Ian Hartitz expresses some skepticism regarding his immediate outlook compared to Jordan Mason, admitting he may be too optimistic about Mason.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Falling in ADP; taken despite concerns. Liam Murphy states: 'I think like Aaron Jones falling so far, it's not it's not warm and fuzzy, but I take him.' Notes he was more bullish on Jones earlier in the offseason but doesn't have a great reason for reduced interest now. Matthew Coller clarified his viral quote was misinterpreted; he still expects close to 50/50 split.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Aaron Jones remains highly trusted by the Vikings' coaching staff as the primary starter and is considered one of the league's best receiving backs. Matthew Coller expects him to play a significant role, though the team may manage his workload to ensure he stays healthy for a full 17-game season, potentially resulting in a 50/50 split with Jordan Mason.PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
If the starter goes down, Aaron Jones could become a top-20 running back sooner rather than later; positioned as a high-upside handcuff with significant opportunity if the primary back is injured. Starter with a capable backup; JJ Zachariason notes that if Aaron Jones goes down, the backup could be talking about top 20 running backs sooner rather than later, implying strong handcuff value and potential for top 30-35 weekly finishes if the starter remains healthy.NegativeRoleAug 8, 2026
Ian Hartitz expresses concern regarding Aaron Jones's role, noting he is 31 years old and was forced to take a pay cut to remain on the roster. Hartitz argues that the Vikings' decision to reduce Jones's pay while adding a rookie suggests they may not intend to feature him as a workhorse, mirroring the historical usage patterns in Green Bay where Jones consistently split touches with players like AJ Dillon or Jamaal Williams.PositiveProjectionNo date
RB16 ranking against the Dolphins, the single worst defense in PPR points per game allowed to running backs, as a home 11.5-point favorite. Jones is ranked despite recent modest production (10.5 and 14.2 PPR points last two weeks). The usage metrics are elite: snap rates north of 80% with 20+ touches firmly on the table. Aaron Jones posted an 82% snap rate in week 3 and continues to be a workhorse without Jordan Mason in the picture.NegativeUsageNo date
Aaron Jones is expected to handle the majority of pass-down work in the Vikings backfield, which limits Jordan Mason's ceiling in PPR formats.NegativeBustNo date
Aaron Jones is considered past his prime, with the analyst stating 'the time for having Aaron Jones on your fantasy team is over.'