RB: Aaron Jones - MIN

2024 Season Summary

• Rushing: 255 attempts, 1,138 yards (4.5 YPC, 9th in NFL), 5 TDs over 17 games

• Receiving: 51 receptions, 408 yards (8.0 YPR), 2 TDs

• Total touches: 306; 1,546 yards from scrimmage

Efficiency & Volume

• Maintained strong 4.5 YPC despite age‑30 season

• 39.4% of carries gained ≥5 yards (best among RBs over past 5 seasons)

• Fumble concerns: 5 fumbles, 3 lost

Situational Strengths

• Effective both early (4.7 YPC on first-10 carries) and mid-range (4.2 YPC on 11–20 tries)

• Versatility across game scenarios; similar production home/away, ahead/behind

Role in Offense

• Vikings led in team rushing (1,855 total, Jones 61%)

• One of only a handful of RBs to play a full season

2025 Fantasy Outlook

Workload & Opportunity

• Led Vikings RBs in touches by a wide margin; expects to again lead backfield despite the addition of Jordan Mason

• Re‑signed for 2025 (2 years, $20M, $13M guaranteed), signaling team confidence

Age/Health

• Turning 31 in December 2025; played full season in 2024 but age curve may show mild efficiency drop

• No major injuries in 2024

Efficiency Metrics

• Career 4.9 YPC; 2024 at 4.5 — slight dip but remains solid

• Top-tier explosiveness: nearly 40% of carries go 5+ yards

Receiving Value

• 408 rec yards on 51 targets → ~8 YPR, significant PPR upside

• Among RBs: top 6 in receptions, top 10 in rec yards, ~13% target share

Headliner Take

Aaron Jones enters the 2025 season as the clear lead back for the Minnesota Vikings after a productive 2024 campaign in which he logged 255 carries for 1,138 rushing yards (4.5 YPC), added 51 receptions for 408 yards, and scored 7 total touchdowns over 17 games. His consistent involvement in both the rushing and passing game (over 300 touches and a ~13% target share) highlights his versatility and strong PPR value. While Jones is now 31 and ball security (5 fumbles, 3 lost in 2024) is an area of concern, his role in a run-focused offense and demonstrated ability to stay healthy last season support his continued potential as a reliable fantasy RB2 option in 2025. Now a lot of people are worried about the addition of Jordan Mason, but not us. While Mason is a solid backup option his role will be dependent on the health of Aaron Jones. If Jones plays all 17 games again then he will be a draft day steal.