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Vikings' Aaron Jones: May lose goal-line work to Mason
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has hinted at reducing Jones' workload and using trade acquisition Jordan Mason as part of a "1A/1B backfield structure," ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert reports.
O'Connell specifically mentioned goal-line and short-yardage situations as areas where Mason can help, noting that the Vikings "left a lot to be desired" in those situations last year. Jones returns as the starter after signing a two-year, $20 million contract, but it sounds like he's a long shot to match last season's career highs for snaps (700), rush attempts (255) and touches (306). The only disappointment in 2024 was scoring three times on 24 carries inside the 10-yard line, with just seven total TDs (five rushing) despite playing all 17 games and recording 1,546 yards from scrimmage (his most since 2019) at rates of 4.5 yards per carry and 8.0 per catch. While ceding goal-line carries is never a good thing for fantasy value, Mason's physical presence could help the 30-year-old Jones stay healthy and maintain his strong per-touch yardage production.
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Vikings' Jordan Mason: Should get goal-line chances
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell expects Mason (ankle) to "bring something to the table" in goal-line and short-yardage situations, ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert reports.
O'Connell also discussed returning starter Aaron Jones, saying "when [Jones] has... that 1A/1B backfield structure, he can be a total game-changer every time he touches the ball." In other words, O'Connell hopes the 223-pound Mason can be 1B, taking carries between the tackles while Jones gets most of the work in space. The Vikings traded for Mason in mid-March, shortly after San Francisco gave him a second-round restricted free agent tender (and after Minnesota re-signed Jones on a two-year, $20 million contract). Mason missed the final five weeks of his 2024 breakout season with a high-ankle injury, but there hasn't been any report of surgery or a prolonged rehab process this offseason.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Rushing | Passing | Overall | |
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| Off. |
109.1 (19th) |
257.6 (5th) |
346.9 (12th) |
| Def. |
93.4 (2nd) |
262.3 (29th) |
335.4 (16th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| J. Mason RB Jordan Mason RB | Ankle |
| J. McCarthy QB J.J. McCarthy QB | Knee - Meniscus |
| M. Blackmon DB Mekhi Blackmon DB | Knee - ACL |
| B. O'Neill OT Brian O'Neill OT | Head |
| N. Thompson CB NaJee Thompson CB | Knee |
