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

Tuesday, September 9, 9:21 AM

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. found the end zone for the Vikings in their comeback win on Monday Night Football over the Bears. He finished with three catches for 44 yards and a touchdown and added 23 rushing yards on his eight carries. While the touchdown and receiving production kept his Week 1 production solid, he ended up with fewer snaps and carries than Jordan Mason. Mason played 30 snaps and took his 15 carries for a team-high 68 rushing yards, while Jones played 28 snaps and ran more routes than Mason. It looks like a fairly even timeshare overall, making both backs usable but also touchdown-dependent moving forward. Jones and Mason's next matchup will be another primetime contest against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 2.

Saturday, September 6, 1:19 AM

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo is a player to watch for later weeks, but he is not a recommended play for his Week 1 debut. The Giants drafted Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after a standout college season with over 2,300 scrimmage yards. However, he is currently buried on the depth chart behind starting running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Devin Singletary. While the Commanders' defense was vulnerable to the run last season, ranking 24th against fantasy running backs and allowing 22.72 fantasy points per game, Skattebo is not expected to see enough volume to be a fantasy-relevant option in Week 1. Fantasy managers should monitor his usage, but he should remain on the bench to start the season.