Who Should I Start? Aaron Jones Sr. or Cam Skattebo

Saturday, August 9, 2:53 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is not expected to play Saturday against the Houston Texans. Jones was the starting running back for the Vikings in 2024, totaling over 300 attempts for 1,546 scrimmage yards and seven total touchdowns. At 30 years old, it's understandable why the Vikings are choosing to rest Jones, while 2024 first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy will play. Jones was listed as the starting running back for the Vikings in their unofficial depth chart. However, head coach Kevin O'Connell has already mentioned that they will use a committee approach with newly signed running back Jordan Mason. While another 300-attempt season is unlikely, Jones should be drafted as a high-end RB3 in most fantasy football formats.

Tuesday, August 19, 1:11 PM

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo (hamstring) will return to the practice field at training camp on Tuesday, according to Newsday's Evan Barnes. Skattebo will most likely be limited in practice after his hamstring injury forced him to miss the first two presason games. It remains to be seen if the 23-year-old fourth-rounder will be able to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the New York Giants. While the Arizona State product should have a role in the Giants' offense in his first NFL season, the missed practice time this summer means he has plenty of work to do to prove to the coaching staff that he deserves to be involved alongside Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary. Skattebo isn't fast, but he excels with power and explosiveness. He should eventually become New York's RB2 and is worth a fantasy draft pick as an RB3/flex.