Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) is out for Thursday's game vs. the Lions. RB Aaron Jones (ankle) was limited in practice all week but is not listed on the final injury report. He probably won't be at 100% but figures to serve as Minnesota's clear lead back on Christmas. Jones lands 20th in the Week 17 RB rankings.

Vikings RB Jordan Mason (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday. He never returned to last week's game vs. the Giants after going down on the first possession and seems unlikely to play vs. the Lions on Thursday. RB Aaron Jones, who also suffered an ankle injury on that opening possession, returned to the game and was limited on Tuesday. He should be ready to lead the backfield on Christmas.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his right hand and is out for Thursday's game vs. the Lions, HC Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday. We imagine that McCarthy will also miss the season finale, but we'll keep you updated on his status. McCarthy's absence on Christmas puts QB Max Brosmer back under center. He threw for 126 yards, 0 TDs, and 4 INTs in a Week 13 loss in Seattle. The spot on Thursday -- at home for Detroit's 26th-ranked QB defense -- is much better. But Brosmer isn't even a recommended QB2 start and adds a ton of risk to Minnesota's skill-position players.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones logged a season-high 21 carries in Minnesota's 16-13 Week 16 win over the Giants. Jones, who briefly exited the game in the first quarter with a minor ankle injury, also had his highest rushing total (85) and snap count (39) of the 2025 season. No. 2 RB Jordan Mason, who had a 47% snap share and 51% rush share heading into Week 16, was carted off the field in the second quarter with an ankle injury and quickly ruled out. With Mason absent, Jones' expanded workload resulted in him surpassing double-digit fantasy points for the first time since Week 11.

Vikings RBs Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason both suffered ankle injuries on the first possession of the game and are questionable to return. That leaves Zavier Scott as Minnesota's top RB. We'll update the situation when we know more.

Update: Jones returned in the second quarter, but Mason has been ruled out.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) was limited in practice all week but is not listed on the final injury report. The shoulder adds some risk, but Jones should continue to operate as Minnesota’s lead back in Sunday’s plus matchup vs. the Commanders’ 25th-ranked RB defense.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He's seemingly gearing up to play vs. the Commanders this weekend, but we'll keep tabs on his status over the next few days. A healthy Jones has operated as Minnesota's clear lead back lately, so he'll be the best fantasy bet in this backfield if he suits up. But this shoulder injury will add risk to his fantasy profile.

The Vikings do not believe the shoulder injury that knocked RB Aaron Jones from Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks is serious, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. "He is likely to be considered day-to-day," Schefter adds. It sounds like Jones has a chance to play vs. the Commanders this weekend, but we'll keep a close eye on his status. Jones' absence would Jordan Mason into a fantasy RB2. He averaged 15.0 carries, 1.8 targets, and 75.3 total yards in the four games Jones missed earlier this season.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones suffered a left shoulder injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks and is questionable to return. Jones took a big hit and was in obvious pain on the sidelines, so we don't expect to see him back out there. We'll update his status when we know more. Jordan Mason will take over as Minnesota's lead back.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones endured a quiet Sunday at Green Bay, running for 41 yards on nine carries while adding 16 yards on 3 catches among four targets. Minnesota managed just 22:45 in time of possession for the loss, trailing the Packers by 14.5 minutes. Jordan Mason beat Jones by a yard on the ground despite logging one fewer carry. He didn't see a target.

Vikings RB Jordan Mason ran for a 16-yard TD early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Bears. But he ran just five other times in a game that found Aaron Jones dominating backfield work for the second straight week. Mason totaled 45 yards on six rushes, with no targets in the passing game. Jones tallied 70 rushing yards on 16 carries, adding 3 receptions for 11 yards on six targets.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones rushed for 47 yards as a TD on a team-high nine carries in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. He added 3 receptions for 22 yards among six targets, tying for third on the team in looks. Jones logged half the team's total rushing attempts in a game that found Minnesota pass on more than two-thirds of offensive plays. Jordan Mason rushed a mere four times for 25 yards and caught his lone target for 6 yards.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder, toe) is active for today’s game vs. the Ravens. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday and was listed as questionable. Jones won’t be at 100% for this one, but he easily led RB Jordan Mason in playing time and touches before exiting last week’s game. Consider Jones a risk/reward Week 10 fantasy play. Mason is no better than a RB3 or Flex.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder, toe) is expected to play vs. the Ravens tomorrow, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Jones got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday and is listed as questionable, so it's safe to assume that he'll be playing at less than 100%. Jones played well ahead of RB Jordan Mason before exiting last week's game, though, tallying seven carries and two targets in the first half to Mason's two carries and one target. Consider Jones a risk/reward Week 10 fantasy play. Mason is no better than a RB3 or Flex.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder, toe) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Ravens. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. "I do feel good," Jones said Friday. "Continue to take it each day. I still have two days, so I feel like I'll be in a good spot." We’re tentatively expecting Jones to suit up but will look for further updates on his status. Jones’ absence would put RB Jordan Mason back into a clear lead role.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (shoulder, toe) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That gives him a shot to play vs. the Ravens this weekend. We'll see what Jones does on Friday and how he's listed on the final injury report.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones did not practice on Wednesday and is on the injury report with shoulder and toe issues. He was knocked out of last week's game with the shoulder, but we haven't heard anything about the toe. Jones' availability for this weekend's game vs. the Ravens is uncertain. His absence would make RB Jordan Mason a useable-if-unexciting fantasy option. We'll see if Jones gets back on the field tomorrow.