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When will Aaron Jones return and play? Will Aaron Jones be back again this season? Read the latest Aaron Jones injury updates and return date for Week 4 (2025).
After a productive debut season in Minnesota, Aaron Jones carried solid low-end RB2 value heading into 2025 drafts as he was projected to maintain a similar role this upcoming season.
However, in their second game against the Atlanta Falcons, Jones exited early with a hamstring injury.
When will Aaron Jones Sr. return to action, and what is his fantasy football outlook when he does? Let's dive in.
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Aaron Jones Injury Update
Following their Week 2 contest against the Atlanta Falcons, the veteran RB was placed on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury. As a result, Jones will not be eligible to return until Week 8 at the earliest. He would be eligible to return in Week 7, but the Vikings have their bye during that week.
Seeing the team immediately place Jones on the IR following this game suggests this injury may be serious and could keep him sidelined for an extended period.
Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status as we approach his activation date, as a return to practice could suggest he remains on track to meet his Week 8 return.
Vikings Place Aaron Jones Sr. on Injured Reserve With Hamstring Injuryhttps://t.co/6WlsUMt7of
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) September 16, 2025
Aaron Jones Fantasy Football Outlook
During the first two games of the season, Jones did not appear to have as sizable a role in the backfield as he did in 2024. In Week 1, Jones took just eight carries (for 23 yards) and was targeted three times. He caught all three of 44 yards and a touchdown. Before exiting in Week 2, Jones logged five carries for 23 yards and was unable to catch his lone target.
Given his limited role as a rusher, No. 2 option Jordan Mason has led the team in rushing in each of their three games. While Jones could reclaim his role as a pass-catcher, Mason figures to be the primary option in early-down and short-yardage situations.
In the season opener, Mason took 15 carries for 68 yards. Then, with Jones sidelined in Week 3, Mason enjoyed a breakout showing, totaling 116 yards and two touchdowns on just 16 carries.
If Mason continues to perform at this level, Jones may be eased into action, which will limit his fantasy upside going forward. While managers in 12-team formats with an IR spot on their roster should continue to stash Jones, they should not expect him to return to low-end RB2 value later in the season.
Given Mason's dominant showing in Week 3, he will carry low-end RB1 upside with Jones sidelined and should remain a solid RB2 once Jones returns, as he will likely remain the team's primary running back. Jones projects to be a viable FLEX option in PPR formats as he should operate as the team's primary third-down option.
However, his upside will be significantly limited due to Mason's emergence.
Jordan Mason Could Have Bellcow Workload https://t.co/X8OFOg0rB1
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) September 18, 2025
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