Aaron Jones (MIN) – 2025 Fantasy Outlook: extremely concise, but actionable

- Core role: Still the lead back. Expect Jones to hold a 60%+ snap share and the primary back in most game plans; Mason operates as a 35–40% snap/backup with limited standalone value.

- Touchdown vs volume risk: Jones should get most goal-line looks, but Mason is built as a TD upside/handcuff play. Jones’ TD upside has cooled over the past few seasons; rely on volume + receiving involvement to anchor value.

- Receiving role: Jones remains the real passing-down back for the backfield; Mason does not catch passes. In PPR, Jones is the meaningful source of backfield targets; Mason’s value comes from rushing terms and TD luck rather than revocable PPR upside.

- Mason’s viability: Mason is a classic late-round handcuff with weekly-flex upside only in matchups or if Jones is injured or severely limited. Do not count on Mason for consistent standalone value.

- ADP and drafting strategy: 
  - Jones: around 7th round (roughly pick 76 in many mocks). Value if you’re building RB-heavy and can tolerate potential backfield split.
  - Mason: in the 8th–9th round range; marginal standalone value; best as a late-round handcuff for Jones.

- Why the split exists: Vikings paid Jones; they extended him and use him heavily. Mason was traded for and paid well to slot into a “starter-kit” role as a complementary back, not a true equal partner.

- Offensive context to monitor: rookie QB starting Week 1 and an improved rushing environment with a healthier line. This can sustain Jones’s workload but could limit Mason’s ceiling unless Jones is hurt or underperforms.

- High-leverage risk factors:
  - Mason vulturing short-yardage/TDs and goal-line work could cap Jones’s TD upside.
  - Jones injury risk remains a real concern; Mason’s value spikes if Jones misses time.
  - O-line health and game script shifts (early-season run-heavy vs pass-friendly) can tilt in Mason’s favor in specific weeks.

- Week-to-week outlook: 
  - Expect Jones to start as the main RB with solid floor in standard and PPR.
  - Use Mason in deeper/double-stack builds or as a weekly flex in favorable matchups only; don’t rely on him unless Jones misses time.

- Red flags from the chatter:
  - Consensus concern about Jones’s ADP rising with Mason’s involvement; some view Mason as a breakout candidate in goal-line/short-yardage, but that’s conditional and not guaranteed.
  - Mason’s lack of passing-game upside limits his risk-adjusted ceiling in PPR formats.

- External comps to watch (for roster decisions): Charbonnet, Guerendo, and Ty Chandler are referenced as comparable or more valuable handcuffs on some boards; Mason is not a strong standalone option compared to these in traditional leagues.

- Final take: 
  - Aaron Jones remains a solid RB2 with weekly matchup upside and a stable floor due to volume and receiving role.
  - Jordan Mason is a deep-league/handcuff option with rare weekly upside; treat him as a last-round stash or late-flex in very deep leagues.
  - In rosters, prioritize Jones over Mason; don’t overweight Mason in drafts unless you’re stacking for Jones’s health risk and want a built-in backup plan.