With Jordan Mason placed on IR last Wednesday, Aaron Jones received one of his biggest workloads in years with 23 carries against the Bears. He left Sunday’s game momentarily after a brutal hit set his helmet flying, but the 31-year-old appears to be ready to continue being the bellcow back going forward.
Aaron Jones had quite the Sunday. Thrust into a workhorse role with Jordan Mason on IR, the Vikings’ 31-year-old running back received 23 carries — the most he’s handled in four years.
The dynamic duo in the Vikings' backfield will now be down to a 'dynamic uno' for the next month or so. Running back Jordan Mason fractured his thumb in the Week 1 victory over the Packers, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell (h/t The Athletic's Alec Lewis), and will miss at least the next four games after going on injured reserve.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured right thumb. The move means Mason will be sidelined for at least four games.
The early injury bug has chomped the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings running back Jordan Mason is going on IR with a thumb injury, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced. Mason could return after a missing the minimum of four games, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell announced that RB Jordan Mason is going on short-term injured reserve with a small fracture to his thumb, per Alec Lewis. To
The Minnesota Vikings are always looking for more talent, and an injury to Jordan Mason opened the door. After the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, the team turned its attention to some minor injuries.
Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t have much of an update on quarterback Kyler Murray and his concussion outlook after Sunday’s game. That remained the case at his day-after press conference on Monday, but he did note that Murray’s symptoms aren’t particularly severe.
One big question around the Minnesota Vikings was already answered this year with Kyler Murray being named the starting quarterback. To me, that already makes this offense a lot more appealing, which will help Jordan Mason.
The Minnesota Vikings could face a difficult backfield decision if Jordan Mason continues his impressive training camp. Mason is building a case for an expanded role as Minnesota incorporates more wide-zone concepts into its running game.
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There hasn’t been a lot to love when it comes to the Minnesota Vikings’ running game, but they One of the biggest criticisms of Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has been the running game.
We knew that the Minnesota Vikings weren't going to be super active on the first day of free agency, and that came to fruition. Outside of retaining some depth pieces, the Vikings added just one player, cornerback James Pierre.
With their top two running backs both banged up this week, the Vikings have signed former Raiders running back Sincere McCormick to their practice squad, they announced on Wednesday.
The Minnesota Vikings will be without J.J. McCarthy for their matchup against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. The second-year QB suffered a hairline fracture in his right hand during Minnesota’s Week 16 win over the New York Giants.
Running the ball could soon become much easier for the Minnesota Vikings.
Another primetime NFL game, another incredible comeback. The Minnesota Vikings capped Week 1 of the 2025 regular season with a 27-24 come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bears.
Jordan James isn't nearly as big as Jordan Mason, but he runs like him. That's a big reason the 49ers drafted James in Round 5. They traded Mason to the Vikings this offseason so they needed to replace his physical, violent rushing style in their backfield.
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Say goodbye to Jordan Mason? One of the most underrated players on the 49ers could be on his way out of town this offseason. Jordan Mason, the fourth-leading rusher in the NFL, will be a restricted free agent this offseason.
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