Jordan Mason expected to take on lead role for Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
In Week 7 of the NFL season, Jordan Mason looks poised to become the lead running back for the Minnesota Vikings following Aaron Jones’ knee injury. The Vikings released Deejay Dallas, leaving Mason without a credible backup. The team appears to be shifting towards a run-heavy offense. Also highlighted were players like Caleb Douglas, who scored twice for the Miami Dolphins in his return from injury, and Kaelon Black, who shone in the San Francisco 49ers’ loss to the Falcons, while the team heads into a bye week. Murray is seen as struggling with three touchdowns in four weeks.
- •Jordan Mason likely to start for Vikings after Aaron Jones's injury.
- •Kaelon Black excelled during 49ers' loss to Falcons before their bye week.
- •Caleb Douglas returned strong with two touchdowns for the Dolphins.
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