Aaron Jones Sr.
RB - Minnesota Vikings
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Aaron Jones Sr. carried the ball 21 times for 85 yards while also hauling in two of his three targets for eight yards in the Vikings' 16-13 Week 16 win over the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Jones Sr. has offered modest production out of the Minnesota backfield, rushing for over 75 yards in two of his last three games. The veteran running back remains a risky lineup option as part of an inconsistent Minnesota offense to this point, with a Week 17 Christmas Day matchup against the Detroit Lions up next.
Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle) has returned to the Vikings game against the Giants on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Jones briefly left the game with an ankle injury but is back in. He should take on as much work as he can handle with Jordan Mason currently dealing with an ankle injury of his own. Zavier Scott will operate as the primary backup.
Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle) is questionable to return on Sunday with an ankle injury.
Fantasy Impact
With Jones questionable and Jordan Mason also dealing with an injury, Zavier Scott will take snaps at running back. Fantasy managers will have to hope and pray Jones returns.
Minnesota's ground game struggled to find traction against the Dallas defensive front in Week 15, leaving Aaron Jones with just 34 rushing yards on 12 carries. The veteran starter continued to rotate drives with Jordan Mason, creating a split backfield where neither runner could establish a rhythm or find significant room to operate.
Fantasy Impact
Jones managed to supplement his production through the air, adding 31 yards on three receptions, while Mason was held to 29 yards on 10 carries with no targets. The duo combined for a lackluster efficiency on the ground but will look to rebound in Week 16 against the Giants, who currently rank as the worst run defense in the league.
Aaron Jones Sr. (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Fantasy Impact
Jones was limited at practice earlier in the week due to a shoulder injury, but it's not a serious issue and he is set to play through it against the Cowboys. He could have a good week but remains a bit unreliable from a fantasy standpoint at this point in the season.
