{
  "id": 13153843,
  "title": "Why Week 5 is likely Aaron Jones Sr.'s last chance as Vikings' feature RB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/why-week-5-is-likely-aaron-jones-sr-s-last-chance-as-vikings-feature",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:15:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-week-5-likely-aaron-161507342.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 5 is likely to be the last chance for Aaron Jones Sr. to be the featured running back for the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. The Vikings are currently 4-0 in the regular season, but there are concerns about their offensive production. While the defense and special teams units have been impressive, the offense has lagged behind. Jones has been a standout player, but his workload is expected to be significantly reduced after Jordan Mason returns from an injury.\n\nMason fractured his thumb in Week 1 and has been on injured reserve since Week 2. He is set to return in Week 7, which will eat into Jones' workload for the remainder of the season. Despite Jones' incredible performance, the Vikings want to preserve his health and reduce his workload going forward. The Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints, one of the worst defenses in the NFL, is a crucial opportunity for Jones to build upon his 2026 resume before his workload is further reduced.",
  "summary": "Week 5 is likely the end of Aaron Jones Sr. as the Vikings' bell cow RB.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaron Jones Sr. likely last featured RB chance in Week 5.",
    "Vikings 4-0 in regular season, but offensive concerns.",
    "Jordan Mason returns Week 7, reducing Jones' workload."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}