The Minnesota Vikings are getting Jordan Mason back from injured reserve in Week 7, and while that is huge news for his owners, it means Aaron Jones’ bell-cow days are almost definitely over. If you have Jones on your squad, you’ve got a narrow window to sell him high before his value tanks.
Jordan Mason Is Back, and He’s Not Here to Share
Jordan Mason was pegged as the Vikings’ top back coming into the year, and he showed exactly why in Week 1 before going down with a thumb injury. He put up 59 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, including a sweet 28-yard burst, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. When he was actually on the field with Jones, Mason was the more efficient and productive back, no question. He’s younger and more explosive, too. Now, he’s back from IR and ready to roll when the Vikings host the Colts after their Week 6 bye. The Vikings have to see what this guy can do to take their rushing attack to another level. That means less for Jones.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Aaron Jones’ Bell-Cow Days Are Done
Aaron Jones has been on an absolute tear with Mason out, stepping into a total bell-cow role. The guy was supposedly washed up at 31, but he’s been putting up over 110 scrimmage yards per game in the last four, racking up 370 rushing yards on 85 carries and 72 receiving yards on 12 catches, plus a touchdown. Those are massive numbers! But let’s be real, his workload is about to get slammed. Mason’s return is going to undoubtedly cut into Jones’ workload, and that means his ceiling and floor are both taking a major hit. If you can move him now, do it. His volume and production are set for a steep drop-off, even if we can’t say for sure he won’t be the *lead* back. The writing’s on the wall.
The Vikings are back on the field in Week 7 when they host the Indianapolis Colts. All eyes will be on that backfield. We gotta see if Jones can somehow hold onto a decent share, or if Mason comes in and takes over like he’s capable of. This situation is gonna be key for fantasy teams battling right now, so keep it locked in.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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