Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones has another exploitable outing on tap in Week 16 in a road tilt with the Seattle Seahawks. The veteran is in the midst of a nice stretch, with a touchdown in four straight games and three appearances of at least 16 fantasy points. He's commanded fewer targets recently than earlier in the season (likely due to the emergence of Jordan Addison). However, he has still registered at least two receptions in all but two contests. Despite allowing just nine rushing scores, Seattle has favored fantasy RBs in 2024 -; letting up the seventh-most rushing yards (109.43) and tenth-most fantasy points per game (24.8) to running backs. Jones clocks in as RotoBaller's PPR RB16 in this week's ranks.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones piled up 86 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries in his team's 30-12 win against the Chicago Bears. The 30-year-old added 20 yards on 2-of-3 receiving. It was another strong performance from the veteran, who has been an excellent addition to the Vikings' squad in 2024. After sparse TD production earlier this season, he now has one score in four straight games and at least 73 rushing yards in four of his last six. Jones has been a solid RB2 this year and will be as such with upside in Week 16 when Minnesota squares off against the Seattle Seahawks on the road. Seattle has allowed 24.8 fantasy points per game to RBs -- the tenth-most in the league -- through 14 contests.
Aaron Jones Primed For Another Big Day In Divisional Clash
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (back) could have another strong outing this Monday night against their division-rival Chicago Bears. The veteran runner was outstanding in the two teams' last meeting, churning out 129 total yards and a touchdown in the road tilt. While the Bears have typically been sound against the pass this season, they've allowed gobs of yards on the ground (134.8 per game) and are tied for the third-most rush yards per attempt (4.8). Through 14 weeks, Chicago is letting up 25.5 fantasy points per game to running backs -; the eighth highest. Fantasy managers can comfortably slot Jones into their lineup as a solid RB2 with upside. He ranks as RotoBaller's PPR RB20 in this week's ranks.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (back) was a full-go in Friday's practice, which is an upgrade after he was listed as limited in the first practice of the week on Thursday. With one more day of practice coming on Saturday before the team's Monday night divisional clash against the Chicago Bears, Jones looks to be on track to play in Week 15. The 30-year-old veteran is lining up as a solid RB2 for fantasy managers this week against a Bears defense that he ripped for 129 scrimmage yards and a touchdown against three weeks ago. Jones comes into Week 15 action as the RB14 in half-PPR scoring in his first year in Minnesota with 893 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 197 carries, adding 37 receptions for another 302 yards and two more TDs. The Bears D has allowed the sixth-most half-PPR points to opposing RBs this year as well. Jones needs to be in fantasy lineups.
Aaron Jones Listed As Limited For Thursday's Walkthrough
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (back) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a back injury. This is Minnesota's first official practice of the week heading into the Monday Night Football contest against the Chicago Bears, so there is time for Jones to get prepared to play. So far this season, Jones has rushed for 893 yards and four touchdowns while catching 37 passes for 302 yards and two more scores. He's been a steady producer for most of the season and slots in as a mid-tier RB2 for Week 15. If he surprisingly cannot play, Cam Akers would likely lead the backfield, but Ty Chandler should see some touches behind him. For now, there is nothing to suggest Jones will not be ready to go.
Aaron Jones Gets In The End Zone For Third Straight Game
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones handled 13 carries for 73 yards and a score in his team's 42-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14. He added 11 yards on 2-of-2 receiving. The former Green Bay Packer bounced back again from a down week, this time with his best efficiency since way back in Week 7 (5.62 YPC). It was Jones' third touchdown over the last three weeks. Additionally, it was his first time in four games without a fumble -- an encouraging outcome for the 29-year-old. While his yardage totals haven't been outrageous, the former fifth-round pick has been a reliable RB2 in 2024. Jones gets a rematch with the Chicago Bears next Monday, who he just totaled 129 yards and a TD against back in Week 12.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is a solid play in Week 14 in his outing against the Atlanta Falcons at home. Jones is coming off his least productive day on the season in last Sunday's contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Still, he salvaged his day somewhat with a receiving touchdown. It's been a bit of a roller-coaster year for the 30-year-old, but his good weeks have undoubtedly outweighed his bad ones. Atlanta's defense has been one of the stingier units this season against RBs regarding fantasy points per outing (20.7[ninth-fewest]). However, they've allowed the sixteenth-most rushing yards per game (121.3) and the fourteenth-most yards per carry (4.4) to their opponents. The Falcons also allow quite a few receptions to running backs (fourth-most). Fire up the eighth-year veteran as RotoBaller's PPR RB14 in Week 14.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones rushed five times for 22 yards in Sunday's 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals -- adding another six yards and a touchdown on 3-of-4 receiving. He'd also fumble twice, losing one of them. It wasn't the 29-year-old's most memorable performance, as he easily set new lows in rushing and receiving while matching his fewest touch count of the season. Jones also fumbled on the first play of each of the Vikings' first two possessions -- his third straight game with a fumble. However, he'd somewhat save his day with a late five-yard touchdown grab that ultimately sealed the victory for his squad. The eighth-year back will get a chance to redeem himself next Sunday when he lines up against the visiting Atlanta Falcons.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones has a middle-of-the-road matchup on tap this weekend when he lines up against the Arizona Cardinals. The eighth-year veteran rebounded nicely in last week's thrilling victory over the Chicago Bears after a sub-par effort in which he put up his lowest fantasy output of 2024. The Cards' defense has been a chore for their opposition recently. However, they're vulnerable to running backs -; especially ones that operate effectively through the air, allowing 53 receptions to the position (ninth-most). While Arizona has been staunch of late, Jones still garners some appeal due to his involvement in the passing game. Additionally, Minnesota's offense has played well in difficult matchups on back-to-back weeks (Chicago, Tennessee). The 29-year-old is RotoBaller's PPR RB18 for this week's slate of action.
Aaron Jones Totals 129 Yards, Scores TD In Victory
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones rushed 22 times for 106 yards and a touchdown in his team's 30-27 overtime win over the Chicago Bears. He added 23 yards on 3-of-4 receiving and coughed up a fumble. The 29-year-old matched his highest carry count of 2024 and set a new season-high with his rushing total. It was an excellent bounce-back effort from Jones, who was coming off his lowest fantasy output of the season. He's scored just four touchdowns this season, but the touches and yardage total have been there -- so he may be due for some positive regression in the TD department over the coming few weeks. The former Green Bay Packer will get another decent matchup next Sunday when Minnesota squares off against the Arizona Cardinals at home.
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