Aaron Jones MRI Monday: Fantasy Fallout for the Vikings Backfield

Aaron Jones left Sunday's Vikings win over the Colts early and is heading into an MRI on Monday, according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed after the game that Jones aggravated the same knee he hurt in the Week 2 game against the Bears. The story notes the "current hope" is that this won't be a long-term situation, but that MRI result will tell the real story.

Jordan Mason

This is the pickup. Mason returned from a four-game absence (thumb injury) on Sunday and handled 15 carries for 68 yards — a full-blown workhorse role in his first game back. If Jones misses any time, Mason steps directly into the lead-back spot on a 6-0 Vikings team that is likely to be in positive game scripts. ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports) also notes the Vikings were already exploring adding a running back before the trade deadline in 16 days; if Jones's MRI comes back bad, that urgency spikes and Mason could end up sharing the backfield with an incoming trade acquisition. For now, Mason is a must-add on the waiver wire (the process of claiming unowned players in your league) in any format — redraft or dynasty. Grab him before the MRI news breaks wide open.

The schedule context matters too: the Vikings face the Lions, Bills, Packers, and 49ers in their next four games. That's a brutal stretch, but a 6-0 team will keep feeding its running backs regardless. Watch for the MRI results Monday — Jones's timeline will determine whether Mason is a short-term fill-in or a genuine league-winner down the stretch.