RB - Minnesota Vikings
- 5' 10"
- 208 lbs
- Age 31
- UTEP
70°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- RB #39
- Proj.
- 7.3 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesLast year, Aaron Jones missed five games while dealing with hamstring, shoulder, and hip injuries. When he was active, he averaged 13.3 touches and 62.3 total yards as the RB31 in fantasy points per game. Entering his age-32 season, I don't think Jones can be expected to play a full 17 games as a workhorse back. He will likely split work with Jordan Mason this season, picking up most of the passing game usage. On early downs, his best days are behind him, as he was 32nd in explosive run rate, 43rd in missed tackle rate, and 49th in yards after contact per attempt. In the receiving game, he is still above average, ranking 26th in yards per route run and 24th in first downs per route run. Jones is only a middling flex to open the 2026 season against his former team. Last year, Green Bay allowed the sixth-lowest explosive run rate and the fifth-fewest yards after contact per attempt while ranking 15th in yards before contact per attempt and rushing success rate allowed.
Player News
View More NewsAaron Jones Sr. is returning to the Vikings on a one-year deal that lowered his base salary to $5.5 million.
Fantasy Impact
Jones’ return to Minnesota likely puts a damper on any potential flashy signing or draft pick the Vikings may have done otherwise. He should be a decent RB2 for the team, likely retaining the same role he has had the past two seasons.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | RB #39 | RB #30 | RB #44 | 89 |
| Rest of Season | RB #42 | RB #40 | RB #43 | 3 |
| Dynasty | RB #54 | RB #38 | RB #80 | 5 |
ECR vs ADP
| Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Fumbles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9 | 37.7 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 16.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 7.3 |
| Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player stats are not available for the 2026 season | ||||
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player does not have any game data for the 2026 season | |||||
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | vs. GB | 19th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | CHI, TB, MIA | 15th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | DET, WAS, NYJ | 2nd easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 13th easiest remaining opponents |
