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Jordan Mason out-carried Aaron Jones 15-8, but both backs had quality fantasy outings in Minnesota's 27-24 victory. The split backfield we envisioned came to fruition in Week 1, but the results were encouraging for both players.

Bears LB T.J. Edwards is doubtful for Monday night's game against the Vikings because of a hamstring injury that has cost him "nearly a week and a half" of practice so far, according to Bears Wire's Alyssa Barbieri.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that WR Justin Jefferson's hamstring is "progressing" and that he'll be re-assessed next week, per The Athletic's Alec Lewis. Jefferson has been sidelined since July 25.

Justin Jefferson, who has missed the last two weeks with a hamstring injury, is still not practicing, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Vikings WR Jordan Addison has been suspended for the first three games of the 2025 season for violating the league’s Substance Abuse Policy.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell referred to RBs Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason as "1A-1B" in a recent interview with KFAN. O'Connell also notably talked up Mason's ability in the passing game.

After setting a career-high in touches last year, it appears that Vikings RB Aaron Jones is set to split work with recently signed Jordan Mason in 2025, according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell described his 2025 backfield as a "1A and 1B" situation with Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. "Aaron Jones is at his best when we can keep him fresh, we can keep him truly as that 1a, because we’ve got the 1b with him, and that was Jordan Mason," O'Connell said.

The 49ers are trading RB Jordan Mason to the Vikings, according to multiple reports. Mason is getting a two-year, $7 million deal with Minnesota that carries a max value of $12 million. The Niners are getting back just a 2026 sixth-rounder and a pick swap in this year's draft, according to NFL Network.

The Vikings have agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with RB Aaron Jones, including $13 million in guarantees, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones joined the Vikings on a one-year deal after the Packers released him last offseason. He handled 67.5% of the team's RB rushes and tied for third on the team in targets, trailing WR Justin Jefferson and WR Jordan Addison.

The Vikings “do not want to repeat their heavy use of veteran [RB] Aaron Jones,” per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. Jones, 30, set career highs in touches, carries, and snaps in 2024.

Vikings RB Cam Akers (illness) is active for tonight's game vs. the Rams. He popped up on the injury report on Saturday but should be ready for his usual change-of-pace role behind RB Aaron Jones tonight.

Vikings RB Cam Akers is listed as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Rams after missing Saturday's practice with an illness. Players rarely miss games with illnesses, but Akers' status will be worth watching. His absence would leave Ty Chandler as Minnesota's lead back -- and likely mean more volume for RB Aaron Jones.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quad) is not listed on the final Week 18 injury report. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday. The quad shouldn’t be an issue in Sunday night’s game vs. the Lions.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quad) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He's expected to be available for Sunday night's showdown with the Lions, but we'll keep an eye on his status over the next few days.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Monday that RB Aaron Jones (quad) is "doing well" and "should play" vs. the Lions on Sunday night. Jones came out of the Week 17 win over the Packers with a quad contusion but figures to play through it in this weekend's game for the NFC North crown. We'll keep you updated on his status throughout the week.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones suffered a quad contusion in today’s win over the Packers, HC Kevin O’Connell said afterward. That doesn’t sound like an injury that’ll keep Jones out of next week’s game vs. the Lions, which is for the NFC North crown. We’ll keep you posted on Jones’ status throughout the coming week. His absence would leave Cam Akers as Minnesota’s lead back.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones carried just five times for 22 yards and added 3 receptions for a mere 6 yards in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. Fortunately, his final catch went for a 5-yard, game-winning TD to save an otherwise brutal fantasy line.