Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones joins Jason McIntyre to address the recent rumors linking quarterback Aaron Rodgers to the Minnesota Vikings. Jones defends Rodgers, calling him one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL and insisting he was not the reason for the New York Jets' struggles last season.

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.

O'Connell emphasized that Jones excelled in "1a-1b backfield structure" and the team brought in Jordan Mason to complement Jones. He continued that Mason will "bring something to the table" in short-yardage situations and goal-line scenarios. Meanwhile, Jones will be used more in early-down, third-down, and passing-down situations. The Vikings backfield is shaping up to have both backs useful in fantasy. Jones will have more value as a pass-catcher while Mason will be a downhill runner with goal-line utility.