The Minnesota Vikings will visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Aaron Jones Sr.
Is Aaron Jones Sr. Playing in Week 15?
Jones (shoulder) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jones in Week 15?
Aaron Jones hurt his shoulder in Week 13, but wasn’t on the final injury report, and the Vikings made it clear that he is the back they prefer.
The veteran RB out-snapped Jordan, Mason 7-3 in the first quarter, and looked about as good as we’ve seen him this season with a 14-for-76 performance in the shutout win over the Commanders.
Last week carried more good than bad, and the Vikes will need to play some defense with their offense in this game, but there are still too many red flags to consider him anything more than a marginal flex option.
Mason held the edge in red zone snaps on Sunday, and Jones failed to catch a pass. This offense is a disaster right no,w and that makes for a low floor, even if we feel decent about the role. What you got last week is, in my opinion, on the plus-side of projectable. That is, the carry count and efficiency were higher than expected, and that means that there’s more room for regression than building on a reasonable day at the office.
Jones is unlikely to lose you your week and there’s value in that, but he’s just as unlikely to post a big number and give you a serious advantage over the competition.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jones’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 15
Jones is projected to score 12.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jones to rush for 54 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 21 receiving yards and 0.2 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 15 Weather Impact: Vikings at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 15 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
