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Jordan Mason (thumb) has been placed on injured reserve, knocking him out for at least the next four weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Surprisingly, Mason is being placed on injured reserve due to a thumb injury that he is dealing with. It's not expected to be a long-term issue for him, but he is going to be sidelined for at least the next four weeks while he recovers. Aaron Jones Sr. will serve as the team's clear RB1 in his absence, with Minnesota also signing DeeJay Dallas to their active roster to help with depth.
Vikings head coach O'Connell said RB Jordan Mason is being evaluated for a sore thumb.
Fantasy Impact
Mason came into the building on Monday with the injury. He is day-to-day for now after leading the backfield on Sunday.
Jordan Mason ran for 59 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in the Vikings 39-22 win over the Packers.
Fantasy Impact
Mason led the way in the Vikings backfield as both he and Aaron Jones saw double-digit carries. He will be in the low-end RB2 conversation next week against the Bears.
Jordan Mason carried the ball 14 times for 94 yards as the Vikings defeated the Packers, 16-3, in the regular season finale.
Fantasy Impact
Mason finished his first season in Minnesota as the team's leading rusher with 758 yards despite only starting five games for the Vikings. His 94 yards on the ground on Sunday was his second-highest total of the season. With both Mason and Aaron Jones on affordable contracts for next season, the duo figure to form a similar backfield timeshare in 2026.
Jordan Mason has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Fantasy Impact
Aaron Jones was ruled out. Mason should lead the backfield in the season finale as a result.