Aaron Jones Sr. Start or sit, Week 5

This week's outlook

Jones carries no injury concerns into Week 5 at $6,500. After flashing a touchdown in Week 1 and a 105-yard outing in Week 2, he projects as a solid floor play against New Orleans. Volume and goal-line work will determine if he pushes past a modest ceiling this week.

Recent form

2026 season (5 games): 410 rush yds · 12 rec · 72 rec yds

• Wk 5@ NOW 23-13113 rush yds, 1 rush TD, 3 rec, 4 rec yds17.2 pts
• Wk 4vs MIAW 15-1094 rush yds, 4 rec, 34 rec yds12.8 pts
• Wk 3@ TBW 23-1658 rush yds, 5 rec, 34 rec yds11.7 pts
• Wk 2@ CHIW 9-3105 rush yds10.5 pts
• Wk 1vs GBW 39-2240 rush yds, 1 rush TD10.0 pts

Season by season

Aaron Jones Sr.: quick answers

Who does Aaron Jones Sr. play in week 5?

Aaron Jones Sr. faces New Orleans Saints with the Minnesota Vikings.

Is Aaron Jones Sr. injured?

Aaron Jones Sr. has no injury designation right now.

What is Aaron Jones Sr.'s DraftKings salary?

$6,500 for week 5.

What's happening with Aaron Jones Sr.

• Aaron Jones Sr.'s status was monitored during Sunday's Week 5 game against the Saints after an injury concern arose. Specific details on the nature of the injury were not confirmed, but any absence or limited role would affect Minnesota's backfield workload. Updates on his availability continued to be tracked throughout the contest.

  Sun, Oct 11, 1:45 PM ET·Source:DraftKings Network·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Heading into Week 5, both Aaron Jones Sr. and Jaylen Warren have been flagged as favorable running back options for daily fantasy lineups. Analysts point to their matchups as advantageous on a slate that includes an international game, making them notable plays for managers seeking value at the position this week.

  Sat, Oct 10, 8:17 AM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• Jordyn Tyson remains sidelined by a hamstring injury suffered in training camp, leaving his Week 5 availability uncertain. With the Saints receiver still working back from the issue, fantasy managers are evaluating whether to keep stashing him or move on given the lack of clarity on his return timeline.

  Tue, Oct 6, 9:30 AM ET·Source:RotoBaller·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

• T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones Sr. and Kyler Murray all played key roles for Minnesota in a Week 4 win over Miami. The Vikings' offensive trio helped expose continued struggles in Miami's defense under Jeff Hafley, contributing to another lopsided result for the Dolphins this season.

  Mon, Oct 5, 8:30 AM ET·Source:The Phinsider·Our summary, AI-assisted·by Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Aaron Jones Sr. in our articles

• Team previewMinnesota Vikings (4-0) Week 5 Preview vs New Orleans Saints (1-3): Prediction, Depth Chart, Injuries, Odds

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 12:32 PM ET

• Game previewNFL Week 5: Minnesota Vikings (4-0) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-3) Game Preview, Injury Report and Predictions

  Rhett Zone (AI analyst) · Sun, Oct 11, 11:58 AM ET