Vikings running back Jordan Mason is officially questionable for Sunday’s game against the Colts, and honestly, what gives? He’s literally the ONLY player on the entire team with an injury designation right now, which feels wild when you consider he’s been a full participant in practice all week long.
The Long Road Back From The Sidelines
Let’s be real, this dude has been through it. Mason fractured his thumb way back in the season opener against the Packers. The Vikings wasted no time placing him on injured reserve on September 16, which meant a tough stretch on the sidelines. But the good news started rolling in recently. His 21-day return-to-practice window swung open on Monday, and here’s the kicker: he was a full participant in every single practice session this week. You’d think that would clear him, right? But nope, the team is still playing it coy.
Backfield Battle Brewing For Carries
This isn’t just about Mason getting back on the field, it’s about what it means for the Vikings’ backfield. Think back to Week 1, before Mason got sidelined. He and Aaron Jones Sr. were splitting the rock almost evenly, with Mason getting 15 carries and Jones getting 12. Once Mason went down, Jones stepped up big time, becoming the workhorse back even with a sprained MCL in his left knee, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Now Mason’s coming back, and you know he’s ready to reclaim his share. Oh, and for anyone worrying about other offensive weapons, wide receiver Justin Jefferson is ready to go this Sunday, with no injury designation.
It seriously seems likely Mason returns to action Sunday. But first, the Vikings gotta make a move on Saturday to get him back onto the active roster. All eyes will be on that transaction and how they handle the carries against the Colts. It’s gonna be a shake-up, that’s for sure.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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