Vikings' Jordan Mason: Sharing backfield with Jones vs. Detroit
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Mason and Aaron Jones (knee) will share the backfield against the Lions on Sunday after the latter avoided an injury designation for Week 8, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Jones injured his knee against the Colts in Week 7, so Mason ended up leading the Vikings backfield in touches and finished with 15 carries for 68 yards while failing to haul in either of his two targets from Kyler Murray. Jones has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC North tilt after logging a full practice Friday, so he and Mason figure to split duties for that contest while rookie sixth-rounder Demond Claiborne operates in a depth role.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: RBs to Start
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Mason returned from a four-game absence with a thumb injury in Week 7 against Indianapolis and had 15 carries for 68 yards and no catches on two targets. Aaron Jones (knee) was injured against the Colts, and Mason could be looking at a hefty workload if Jones is out against the Lions. In five games in 2025 without Jones, Mason averaged 13.5 PPR points per game. Detroit has allowed a running back to score at least 14.8 PPR points in four of six games this season, and I like Mason as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Leading rusher in return
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Mason carried the ball 15 times for 68 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts. He failed to catch either of his two targets.
Making his return from an IR stint due to a thumb injury that had kept him out since Week 1, Mason ended up leading the Vikings in rushing yards after Aaron Jones aggravated a knee injury and spotted in and out of the lineup. Jones has been getting a hefty workload while Mason was sidelined, but their roles could be reversed in Week 8 against the Lions.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Activated from IR, cleared for Week 7
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The Vikings activated Mason (thumb) from injured reserve Saturday, and he does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.
Mason has spent the four-game minimum on IR while recovering from a thumb injury, and the veteran running back has been given the green light to return for Week 7. He'll rejoin Aaron Jones in the backfield for Sunday's game, and the veteran duo figure to operate in a timeshare as they did last season.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Sleeper RBs
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Mason (thumb) is expected to return in Week 7 against Indianapolis after missing the past four games, and I like him and Aaron Jones in this matchup. Jones should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy option in all leagues, and Mason is a solid flex. Jones was awesome with Mason out, scoring at least 14.2 PPR points in three games in a row against Tampa Bay, Miami and New Orleans. He had at least 22 total touches in all four games without Mason, but we should see close to even split in Week 7. In Week 1 against Green Bay, when Mason was healthy, he had 15 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown, and Jones had 12 carries for 40 yards and a touchdown. Neither one had a catch, and Jones had one target. The Colts have allowed three running backs -- Derrick Henry in Week 1, Kenneth Walker III in Week 2 and Jaylen Warren in Week 5 -- to score at least 23.8 PPR points. Most likely, Mason and Jones will be close in carries, with Mason working at the goal line, and Jones will be more of a factor in the passing game.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Questionable for Sunday
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Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Mason (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts after practicing fully all week, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Since he was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Mason has been listed as full on three straight practice reports, but the Vikings will err on the side of caution, especially because they still must activate him by Saturday afternoon for the running back to have a chance to play Sunday. Assuming that comes to pass, Mason will rejoin Aaron Jones in the backfield, likely in a timeshare as they did in 2025 and in Week 1 before the former suffered a small fracture in his thumb that required surgery.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Another full practice
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Mason (thumb) practiced fully Thursday.
With back-to-back uncapped sessions under his belt so far this week, Mason appears to be putting himself in a position to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Colts. He's seeking his first game action since Week 1, when he suffered a small fracture in his thumb that required surgery. If he's able to return this weekend, Mason likely will resume a timeshare with Aaron Jones out of the Vikings backfield.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Full practice Wednesday, still on IR
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Mason (thumb), who remains on injured reserve, practiced in full Wednesday.
The Vikings designated Mason for return from IR on Monday, and two days later he was uninhibited on the practice field. He's seeking his first game action since Week 1, after which he underwent surgery on a small fracture in his thumb. The team will need to activate Mason by Saturday afternoon in order for him to have a chance to play Sunday against the Colts, but a full practice Wednesday puts him on pace to be involved in such a transaction.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Eyeing return in Week 7
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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
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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)
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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
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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: Full practice Thursday
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
