The Minnesota Vikings (2-1) will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) in Week 4. 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 4?
Jones is on injured reserve and will not play in Sunday’s game against the Steelers.
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 given that the former Packer is on injured reserve for at least another three weeks, it saved you from yourself.
It’s human nature.
When we spend something meaningful, 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 more than 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, he may never return to an 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 before 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.
Jones’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 4
Jones is projected to score 0 points.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Vikings at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 56 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. Precipitation could lead to turnovers and affect the passing game.
