The Minnesota Vikings will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. 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 3?
Jones is on injured reserve and will not play in Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
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.
Aaron Jones’ Fantasy Outlook
We saw what was at risk from Aaron Jones Sr. taking almost a 2024 Jaylen Warren role to Jordan Mason’s Najee Harris in Week 2, so it’s very possible that this hamstring injury that is likely to sideline the former Packer for at least a few weeks saved you from yourself.
It’s human nature.
When we spend something of meaning, we take an overly optimistic view of it when asked to evaluate. Jones cost you a sixth-round pick this summer and, therefore, you were naturally more likely to look at his Week 1 usage as optimistic, citing the downfield routes as a path to rare upside.
In theory, those routes do offer something that few running backs have access to, but if not complemented by the stuff that every running back has access to, the juice isn’t really worth the squeeze.
Jones is a 30-year-old back with north of 1,700 touches on his NFL resume. The truth of the matter is that an injury was a real risk, and with a fading role, it’s possible that he never returns to my RB2 range this season.
You’re holding tight, but that’s more because you really don’t have a choice. He wasn’t involved much prior to the injury, and that tanked any trade value he could have had.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet. Also, check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Bengals at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 3 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
