Jones hamstring IR, return around Week 7 vs Eagles; gradual ramp expected; fantasy stash advised in deeper leagues; backfield committee with Mason likely.

Jones is sidelined with a hamstring injury and placed on IR, with Week 8 at the earliest return. His absence hinges on Mason’s emergence, and his fantasy value hinges on a cautious comeback as a third‐down option behind the hot hand.

Jones is out, forcing Minnesota to lean on others in the backfield and altering the fantasy landscape for Vikings’ skill-position players.

Jones is listed on IR for Minnesota, creating a major shift in the Vikings' run game and overall offensive tempo. The backup rotation and improved efficiency of short passes will shape fantasy outputs for Minnesota’s backfield and receiving corps.

Jones is sidelined with a hamstring and placed on IR, forcing Mason into primary backfield duty for at least four weeks. The move signals a clearer, larger workload for Mason and a potential shift to a patient, run-first offense while the quarterback situation behind center remains unsettled.