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    Aaron Jones totals 24 touches, 128 yards in win

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    Aaron Jones rushed 20 times for 94 yards in the Vikings’ Week 4 win over the Dolphins, adding four receptions for 34 yards.

    Jones was an offensive focal point for the Vikings today, consistently churning out moderate ground gains with a few decently long runs sprinkled in. He had a four-yard run called back by a penalty and lost out on a likely double-digit receiving gain on a route out of the backfield because Kyler Murray’s throw was late and low. A Dolphins defender managed to punch the ball out of Jones’ possession at one point, but it bounced out of bounds, preserving Jones’ fantasy box score. The Vikings’ offensive line health is worth monitoring heading into Week 5, but these types of workloads keep him locked firmly in the reliable RB2 tier. Treat him accordingly against the Saints next week.
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  • MIN Running Back #33
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    Only Jordan Addison saw more targets than Jones, who retained his lead back role for a second straight week with Jordan Mason injured. Demond Claiborne was the only other Minnesota running back to see a carry (he had three.) Jones was a grinder against the Bucs, picking up key first downs and shedding tacklers on screen passes in the second half. The Vikings seem intent on feeding Jones the rock for now. That should keep him in all lineups next week against the Dolphins.
  • MIN Running Back #33
    Jones, 33, sat out on Wednesday before returning to practice on Thursday. He tweaked his knee in Week 2, but it is not going to sideline him this week. Vikings receiving specialist RB DeeJay Dallas will rotate in behind him, but is unlikely to warrant PPR FLEX consideration. Rookie RB Demond Claiborne is only a bench stash. Jones can be treated as a low-end RB2/FLEX.
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    Jones, 31, injured his knee in Week 2 against the Bears and sat out yesterday’s practice. The fact that he is back today puts him on track to play. He will likely be listed as a limited participant, but a full session would be unsurprising. Jones is backed up by rookie RB Demond Claiborne, who would likely handle lead back duties if Jones were to miss time, and receiving specialist RB DeeJay Dallas.
  • MIN Running Back #33
    Jones tweaked his knee in the Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Bears. He ultimately played through the issue during the second half and racked up 23 carries for 105 yards. Head coach Kevin O’Connell said he was “pretty sore” after the game. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert added today that Jones playing in Week 3 is “not a sure thing.” Jones simply can’t handle that large of a workload at this point in his career, and the team will likely get DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne more involved this week, even if Jones is able to suit up. If he can’t, those two backs will likely split the backfield.
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    He also said he will “be talking about options at running back.” The subtext here is that Jones can’t handle 23-carry workloads in his age-32 season. DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne are their backups on the roster with Jordan Mason on injured reserve. Dallas was just signed earlier this month. Claiborne is “not yet ready to carry the load” per ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. We expect reporting to reveal the second main member of this committee at some point this week, and there’s a chance that said player is in the flex conversation against the Buccaneers in Week 3.
  • MIN Running Back #33
    Jones was not targeted in the passing game. Jones was also announced with a knee injury in the second half, but played through the issue to earn his first 100-yard rushing effort since 2024. It was a much, much needed outing with Jordan Mason on injured reserve and the Vikings trying to grind out a rainy victory in Chicago. It’s possible Jones could need further testing this week, but the fact that he finished the game obviously suggests he will be on the right side of questionable for Week 3 against the Bucs. With neither DeeJay Dallas nor Demond Claiborne making an impact vs. the Bears, Jones will be a safe RB2 if he can get out there next Sunday.
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    According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Claiborne and RB DeeJay Dallas will also be “part of the group” that backs up starting RB Aaron Jones with RB Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve. Dallas was active last week, while the team kept Claiborne, the rookie, inactive, so it stands to reason that Dallas could play more snaps than Claiborne. That said, some beat reporters viewed Claiborne favorably this summer. He can be stashed on benches in 12-team leagues to see how things shake out.
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    That escalated quickly. On Monday, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Mason’s “sore thumb” was being evaluated. Apparently, it had sustained a small fracture, which has now been “fixed,” ostensibly surgically, given O’Connell’s phrasing. Short-term injured reserve placement requires players to miss four games, but the Vikings are on bye in Week 6, so Mason will be eligible to return in Week 7. Mason led the backfield with 15 carries in Week 1, so his absence provides RB Aaron Jones with a touch-count boost. Veteran RB DeeJay Dallas operated as the RB3. Rookie RB Demond Claiborne was inactive last week, but should be active in Week 2 against the Lions. Speculatively stashing him could be worthwhile.
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    Jordan Mason saw three more carries and also scored. Jones was only targeted once, but that was one more time than Mason, at least. Both backs logged nine routes. Jones is ultimately the lesser half of the committee, but he should see the ball enough to hang around the back of the RB3 ranks in Week 2.
  • MIN Running Back #27
    Mason stands 5'11 and his weight is listed between 223-230 pounds depending on the source. He hits the latter figure on the Vikings’ website. That’s fairly hefty for a running back. The Vikings’ starter, RB Aaron Jones, is 31 years old and took a pay cut to stay with the team this offseason. Mason, 27, might have a chance to challenge for the primary rushing role this year, though Jones will likely remain the primary player on passing downs.

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    49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he hopes to activate EDGE Mykel Williams (knee) for San Francisco’s Week 5 game against the Seahawks.

    Williams wasn’t eligible to return in Week 4 because of reserve/PUP list rules. It appears that he’ll have a real chance to go against Seattle in what figures to be a drag-out battle between two of the NFC West’s best.
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    Seahawks signed RB Robert Henry Jr. off Washington’s practice squad.

    This move makes much more sense in the wake of the Joe Mixon signing not actually coming to fruition. Henry will take Jadarian Price’s spot on the roster. Henry finished the preseason with 26 carries for 105 yards and a touchdown for the Commanders. He may eventually find some work in this room, though it probably won’t happen right away.
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    Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said RT Joe Alt (neck) is still being evaluated after Los Angeles’ Week 4 loss to the Seahawks.

    Alt suffered the injury in Week 4 when Nick Emmanwori slammed into him from behind while trying to down Justin Herbert. It sounds like there’s a real chance that he misses Week 5. Somehow, the 2025 Chargers offensive line has returned.
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    Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said S Derwin James (hamstring) is “week to week” but not an injured reserve candidate.

    Sounds like we should be counting James out for Week 5’s game against the Broncos, and perhaps Week 6 as well. The safety did not play in Week 4’s loss to the Seahawks, leaving Tarheeb Still as the main slot cornerback with 2026 fourth-rounder Genesis Smith seeing an elevated role.
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    Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Ladd McConkey (foot) is day to day.

    McConkey has spent this season as more minute to minute than day to day. He left Week 3’s game with a re-aggravation of his foot injury that was managed all week leading up to the game. It would be unsurprising to see him managed again this week, and he is no sure thing to suit up against the Broncos on Sunday.
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    Ravens TE Durham Smythe tore his Achilles and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.

    The Ravens have a pair of rookie tight ends behind Smythe on the roster in fourth-rounder Matt Hibner and fifth-rounder Josh Cuevas. This ultimately may hurt Derrick Henry more than anyone as Smythe, a non-receiving threat, was a good blocker.
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    ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Seahawks decided not to sign RB Joe Mixon after he underwent a physical.

    We’re looking for an anti-transaction tag. Mixon will remain a free agent after the first real interest he received since being released by the Texans in March. It’s not broadly encouraging for his chances of reviving his career that the Seahawks took a look at his medicals and said “no thanks.”
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    EDGE Marcus Davenport retired from the NFL after nine seasons.

    He has decided to walk away from the Bears after just one game healthy. Injuries took a major toll on Davenport’s career; he didn’t play 10 games in any season from 2023-2026. His best season was probably his nine-sack 2021 with the Saints.
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    NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports Jayden Daniels (elbow) is “on track” to start for the Commanders in Washington’s Week 5 game against the Giants.

    Washington will be trying to keep their season on the tracks after falling to 1-3 against the Colts while having to go to third-stringer Athan Kaliakmanis. It’s unsurprising that they’re rushing Daniels back. Even if you factor in an elevated chance of re-injury, Daniels probably clears the QB1 line for fantasy managers against the Giants.
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    Rams signed LB Eric Kendricks to their practice squad.

    The 34-year-old vet functioned as an emergency Fred Warner replacement last year and will presumably get a shot to be active for the Rams in the near future.