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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Ready to practice

  Rotowire Oct 19, 2026

  The Vikings designated Mason (thumb) for return from injured reserve Monday. Minnesota will open Mason's 21-day practice window Monday after the running back missed the team's last four games while recovering from thumb surgery. Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, the Vikings have optimism that Mason will be able to play Sunday against the Colts, though his availability may hinge on how he looks from a conditioning standpoint during practices after a month-long layoff from action. Once he's fully ramped up, Mason should settle back in as the Vikings' top ball carrier on earlier downs, allowing Aaron Jones to slide back into more of a change-of-pace role.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Eyeing return in Week 7

  Rotowire Oct 15, 2026

  The Vikings are hopeful that Mason (thumb) will be ready to return from injured reserve for their Week 7 game versus the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Mason has already missed the required four games after landing on injured reserve following the Vikings' season-opening win over the Packers, and he'll get additional time to recover from thumb surgery while the team is on bye Week 6. Assuming that Mason's thumb has healed as expected following the five-week absence, he'll likely be designated for return from IR and resume practicing coming out of the bye. Aaron Jones has shouldered the load out of the Minnesota backfield over the past four games, but Mason should reclaim the bulk of the snaps on early downs once he's reinstated from IR.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Lands on injured reserve

  Rotowire Sep 16, 2026

  Coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Mason has a small fracture in his thumb that underwent surgery, and the running back will be placed on injured reserve, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Mason emerged from the Vikings' Week 1 win against the Packers with a sore thumb, but the severity of the issue didn't become clear until O'Connell spoke to the media Wednesday. With Mason out for at least the next four games, Aaron Jones is set to lead the Vikings backfield for the foreseeable future, with Demond Claiborne, DeeJay Dallas and practice-squad member Jerome Ford all candidates for reps that don't go to Jones.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Sleepers (Start/Sit)

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2026

  Minnesota's backfield is another one where we don't know what the split will be with Mason and Aaron Jones. I like both of them this week as flex options against the Packers, but I prefer Mason given his expected role. He should lead the Vikings in carries and work at the goal line, and Mason had 22 carries for 136 yards in two games against Green Bay last year. Mason will likely need a touchdown to have a big outing, and he's better in non- and half-PPR formats. Jones can be a flex option in PPR.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Just three totes in preseason opener

  Rotowire Aug 15, 2026

  Mason carried the ball three times for 17 yards in Saturday's 13-10 preseason win over the Giants. The Vikings' starters on offense played just one possession, with both Mason and Aaron Jones getting snaps on a drive that ended with a 35-yard Will Reichard field goal. Mason was productive in his first season with Minnesota in 2025, rushing for 758 yards and six TDs on 159 carries in 16 regular-season games, and he seems set to work in a timeshare with Jones once again. The 31-year-old Jones still offers more big-play potential and utility as a receiver, but Mason should see the majority of the high-value touches near the goal line.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Still sharing backfield with Jones

  Rotowire Jun 25, 2026

  As training camp approaches, Mason is slated to reclaim a key role in a Minnesota backfield that also includes Aaron Jones and rookie sixth-rounder Demond Claiborne, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Though the Vikings have yet to declare a starting QB between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, there's continuity elsewhere in the offense, with the team's top two RBs, WRs and TEs from last year back for another campaign. Mason is coming off a 2025 regular season in which he recorded 758 yards and six TDs on 159 carries to go along with 14 catches for 51 yards in 16 contests, while Jones carried the ball 132 times for 548 yards and two touchdowns, adding 28 catches (on 41 targets) for 199 yards and a score in 12 games. With Mason and Jones both still around, another RB timeshare -- one that favors Jones in PPR formats -- is in the making for 2026, while Claiborne is a candidate to mix in on passing downs.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Full practice Thursday

  Rotowire Jan 1, 2026

  Mason (ankle) practiced fully Thursday. Mason was knocked out on the first possession of a Week 16 win at the Giants due to an ankle injury that sidelined him last Thursday against the Lions, He's now progressed from limited Wednesday to all activity one day later, while fellow RB Aaron Jones (hip) has yet to practice this week. If Jones is inhibited or sidelined Sunday versus the Packers, Mason could be in line for a leading role Week 18.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Tracking toward Week 17 absence

  Rotowire Dec 23, 2025

  Mason (ankle) was a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice. While the Vikings estimated Mason as a non-participant on their first two Week 17 injury reports, the 26-year-old hasn't been ruled out from playing Thursday against the Lions, although he's viewed as a long shot to suit up, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Assuming Mason is formally ruled out following the release of Wednesday's injury report, Aaron Jones would be in line to lead the Minnesota backfield, provided he can move past the ankle injury that rendered him a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Injures ankle Sunday

  Rotowire Dec 21, 2025

  Mason suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's game at the Giants. Both Mason and fellow RB Aaron Jones injured their ankles in the first quarter of Week 16 action, but while Mason was spotted getting on a cart, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic, Jones was jogging on the sideline, according to Lewis. Zavier Scott took over the Vikings backfield to begin their second possession of the contest.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Sleeper RBs

  Rotowire Dec 5, 2025

  Aaron Jones (shoulder) could play in Week 14 against Washington, but if he's out, then Mason should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues. In four starts for Jones earlier this season, Mason averaged 14.5 PPR points, and he scored four touchdowns over that span. The Commanders are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and nine guys this season have scored at least 13 PPR points against Washington, including three in a row. I might use Mason as a flex even if Jones is active since he'll be playing at less than 100 percent.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Sleepers (Start/Sit)

  Rotowire Dec 3, 2025

  Aaron Jones (shoulder) could play in Week 14 against Washington, but if he's out then Mason should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy running back in the majority of leagues. In four starts for Jones earlier this season, Mason averaged 14.5 PPR points, and he scored four touchdowns over that span. The Commanders are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and nine guys this season have scored at least 13 PPR points against Washington, including three in a row. I might use Mason as a flex even if Jones is active since he'll be playing at less than 100 percent.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Gets six touches to Jones' 19

  Rotowire Nov 16, 2025

  Mason rushed six times for 45 yards and a touchdown and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears. Mason didn't get many opportunities as the Vikings played catch-up for most of the game, so superior pass catcher Aaron Jones out-touched Mason 19-6. Mason made the most of his limited chances, breaking free for a 16-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. With Jones operating as the top option in Minnesota's backfield heading into a Week 12 trip to Green Bay, Mason may not get many carries against the stout Packers run defense.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: RBs to Sit

  Rotowire Oct 29, 2025

  Aaron Jones returned from his four-game absence with a hamstring injury in Week 8 at the Chargers, and Mason struggled with four carries for 3 yards and one catch for 3 yards on one target. Mason will get more work in Week 9 at Detroit, but he's now a flex option at best in the majority of leagues. The Lions are also No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Detroit held all the running backs in Kansas City and Tampa Bay to 8.4 PPR points or less in the past two games. Given the matchup, Jones is also just a flex option at best in most leagues for Week 9.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Five touches in Jones' return

  Rotowire Oct 24, 2025

  Mason rushed four times for three yards and brought in his only target for three yards in the Vikings' 37-10 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night. Mason saw Aaron Jones return from a four-game stay on injured reserve for Thursday's contest, and the former finished with a season-low carry total. While that was partly due to Jones' return, game script also played a significant role, as the Vikings were already down 21-3 at the half. Mason appears likely to slide back into a complementary role that should still yield him a serviceable amount of work in games where the Vikings have a chance to run a more balanced attack, with a Week 9 road matchup against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2 serving as the next opportunity to see how the backfield shakes out.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: RBs to Start

  Rotowire Oct 22, 2025

  Aaron Jones (hamstring) could return this week following his four-game stint on injured reserve, but even if he's back, I still like Mason as a No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues. Mason has scored four rushing touchdowns in the past four games, and he has two outings over that span with three catches. Prior to Jones getting hurt, Mason was still the primary rusher in Minnesota, with Jones playing on passing downs, and I would expect that rotation to continue when Jones is healthy. The Chargers are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and three guys in a row have scored at least 29.0 Fantasy points against Los Angeles coming into Week 8 (Jacory Croskey-Merritt, De'Von Achane and Jonathan Taylor), with seven rushing touchdowns over that span. Keep an eye on what happens with Jones, but Mason should remain in your lineup in most leagues for Week 8.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Another TD in Week 7 loss

  Rotowire Oct 19, 2025

  Mason rushed 15 times for 57 yards and a touchdown and wasn't targeted in the Vikings' 28-22 loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Mason saw opportunities limited somewhat by game script at certain points, but the offseason addition put together a serviceable performance that he rounded out with his fourth rushing touchdown of the season via a one-yard run late in the third quarter. He has topped out at Sunday's rushing yardage total in the last three games following a 116-yard, two-touchdown tally versus the Bengals in Week 3, but he should remain the lead back in a Week 8 road matchup against the Chargers on Thursday night as long as Aaron Jones (hamstring) remains on injured reserve.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: RBs to Start

  Rotowire Oct 15, 2025

  The last time we saw Mason was in Week 5 against Cleveland in London, and he finished with 12.6 PPR points thanks to a touchdown. Mason has now scored at least 12.6 PPR points in two of three starts in place of Aaron Jones (hamstring), who remains out in Week 7 against the Eagles. And I love that Mason has six catches for 19 yards on seven targets in his past two games, so hopefully he continues to get work in the passing game this week. Philadelphia has allowed a running back to score at least 15.4 PPR points in five of six games this season, and the Eagles are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to the position. Mason should be considered a No. 2 running back in all leagues.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Primed for large workloads

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2025

  Mason is taking over as Minnesota's unquestioned lead back with Aaron Jones (hamstring) going to injured reserve and missing at least four games. With No. 3 RB Ty Chandler (knee) already on IR, the Vikings are left with Mason and Zavier Scott as their only running backs on the active roster. The team figures to promote Cam Akers or Xazavian Valladay from the practice squad before Sunday's game against Cincinnati, but that shouldn't stop Mason from taking on a large workload against a vulnerable defense in a game featuring two backup quarterbacks. Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Wednesday that Mason is a "potential bell-cow kind of back."

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: In line for more work

  Rotowire Sep 15, 2025

  Mason is a candidate for more touches with Aaron Jones (hamstring) potentially being limited or sidelined Sunday versus the Bengals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Coach Kevin O'Connell relayed the news regarding Jones on Monday, and the situation should gain clarity once the Vikings are required to post Week 3 injury reports, starting Wednesday. In any case, Mason already had a leg up on Jones through two games this season, handling 24 carries for 98 yards and gathering in three of four targets for 15 yards, while Jones notched 13 carries for 46 yards and three catches (on four targets) for 44 yards and one touchdown. Assuming Jones is out this weekend, most of his touches will be gobbled up by Mason.

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• Vikings' Jordan Mason: Leads backfield with 11 touches

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2025

  Mason rushed nine times for 30 yards and caught two of three targets for eight yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to Atlanta. Mason was already seeing early-down work before co-starter Aaron Jones (hamstring) was forced out of the contest with an injury. The latter did not return Sunday, and Jones' status going forward is currently unclear. The gradual shift by Minnesota's coaching staff towards the younger, more-explosive Mason early in the season was clear, and the injury to his backfield mate only solidifies that movement. Managers should look past this statistical dud and start Mason with confidence heading into next Sunday's tilt against the Bengals.

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