Should I Start Aaron Jones?

Aaron Jones Listed as RB1 on First Depth Chart

Wednesday, August 6, 5:11 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is listed as the starting running back on the team's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason, according to Vikings beat writer Craig Peters. Jordan Mason is listed as Jones' primary backup, with Ty Chandler, Zavier Scott and Tre Stewart behind him. Jones is still the top dog in the Vikings' backfield, but the team has made it no secret that they have big plans for Mason as well. Head coach Kevin O'Connell has hinted at reducing Jones' workload in 2025 as part of a "1A/B backfield structure" that includes Mason. Goal-line and short-yardage situations could be where Mason is really used, which is concerning for Jones' fantasy ceiling as an RB2. In his first year in Minnesota, Jones had 1,138 rushing yards and five touchdowns on a career-high 255 attempts. With a smaller workload likely coming, consider him on the RB2/3 borderline.

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