Eight carries. That’s all Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. got in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts, managing a meager 26 yards. What’s even wilder? He only snagged one pass, and that went for absolutely no gain. This isn’t just a bad night, folks, it’s a huge red flag waving over the Vikings’ backfield.
The Backfield Battle Just Got Nasty
Jones has been holding things down pretty well while Jordan Mason was out injured for about a month. You gotta give him props for that. But Sunday was a different story. Not only did Jones get stifled to a measly 3.3 yards per carry, he also fumbled the rock. Luckily for the Vikings, they recovered it, but that play opened the door wide for Mason. And Mason? He absolutely capitalized.
Mason Takes Control, Jones’ Usage on the Brink
Mason, after taking over, racked up 68 yards on 15 rushing attempts. Do the math: that’s a healthy 4.5 yards per tote compared to Jones’ struggling 3.3 YPC. He had almost double the carries! The writing is on the wall here. Jones, who was once a solid option, is now looking at his usage plummeting. For now, you can probably still hang onto him as a low-end RB3 or a flex option in fantasy, but don’t expect much. The momentum has shifted hard in that Vikings’ backfield, and it looks like Mason is ready to take the reins.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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