Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Mason will be sidelined on a short week as had been expected. Ty Chandler, who was activated from injured reserve, could see some of the snaps behind Aaron Jones in the Vikings backfield.

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason, who is dealing with an ankle injury he suffered in Week 16's win, is considered a "longshot" for Week 17, though he has not been ruled out.

Fantasy Impact

Mason ran for five yards on two carries as RB Aaron Jones Sr. led the way with Mason's injury. Even before the injury, though, Mason had been largely limited in his role, playing 30% or fewer of the offensive snaps in every game but one since Week 9. It should be considered unlikely that Mason plays, and Zavier Scott should be the favorite to serve as the RB2 and could steal some passing-down work.

Jordan Mason was listed as not practicing on Monday's estimated injury report.

Fantasy Impact

Mason was carted to the locker room in Sunday's win over the Giants. His absence would lead to a bigger role for Aaron Jones, though he was also listed as not practicing on Monday due to an ankle injury.

Jordan Mason (ankle) is questionable to return on Sunday with an ankle injury.

Fantasy Impact

Both Mason and starter Aaron Jones are dealing with ankle injuries in this game. With them both out for the moment, Zavier Scott will take snaps at running back.

Jordan Mason ran 10 times for 29 yards in the Vikings 34-26 win over Dallas on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Mason wasn’t involved in the passing game, limiting his floor. He and backfield mate Aaron Jones also had a touchdown vultured by fullback C.J. Ham. Mason is not worth starting right now for fantasy, but is a good handcuff to have should something happen to Jones, especially now that the Vikings offense has finally looked competent with JJ McCarthy under center over the last two weeks.