Aaron Jones shares Vikings backfield with Jordan Mason
Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason split carries for the Minnesota Vikings, and Jones averaged eight touches over two games ahead of the Bills matchup.
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Quick answer
Aaron Jones is part of a running-back committee in Minnesota with Jordan Mason. Over the two games before Week 9 he averaged eight touches and 33 total yards, with Mason ahead of him in snaps, rushing share and routes.
Key facts
- Jones and Mason have split carries since Mason signed a $10.5 million contract in the summer of 2025.
- Over two games Jones averaged eight touches and 33 total yards with a 32.1% snap rate.
- Mason hurt his thumb in Week 1 and returned in Week 7, when Jones left the Week 7 game with a knee injury.
- The Vikings rank last in red zone scoring attempts per game at 2.3.
A split backfield
Jones and Jordan Mason have shared the Vikings' carries since Mason signed a $10.5 million contract in the summer of 2025, and neither has stayed healthy for long. Jones played 12 games last season. In Week 1, against the Packers, the split was close to even, with Jones on 46.2% of offensive snaps and Mason on 44.6%.
Since then the plan has been disrupted by injuries. Mason was out with a thumb injury until Week 7, and in that game Jones left with a knee injury, which held him to a season-low 25.4% snap rate.
Recent usage
FantasyPros noted that over the last two games Jones had a 32.1% snap rate, 27.7% of rushing attempts and a 21% route share, all below Mason's. It said Jones had shown his age with 1.97 yards after contact per attempt and a 12% missed tackle rate.
DeeJay Dallas also took a bigger role in the 19-15 loss to the Lions, with a 32.1% snap share but one carry for four yards. Dallas was re-signed to the 53-man roster that week.
Offence behind the numbers
DraftKings Network described the Vikings as a low-volume offence, in the lower third of the league in plays per game (59.0) and points per game (20.0). Carson Wentz was the quarterback. Buffalo had not allowed more than 60 rushing yards to any one opponent, but conceded the most running-back targets per game (8.7). FantasyPros called Jones a touchdown-dependent flex for the Monday night game. These notes date from Week 9 and do not cover later games.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aaron Jones the Vikings' lead back?
Not in recent games. Over two games before Week 9, Jordan Mason led him in snap rate, rushing share and route share.
How many touches was Aaron Jones averaging?
Eight touches and 33 total yards per game over the two games before Week 9.
Who else shares carries in Minnesota?
Jordan Mason is the main partner, and DeeJay Dallas has had a small role.
