Vikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve

Minnesota Vikings RB Jordan Mason (thumb) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, Sept. 16. He will be eligible to return after four weeks. SOURCE: Minnesota Vikings Why It Matters: With Mason missing time, this will allow Aaron Jones to get more touches. He could be installed in lineups as a fl

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Vikings RB Jordan Mason (thumb) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, Sept. 16. He will be eligible to return after four weeks.

SOURCE: Minnesota Vikings

Why It Matters: With Mason missing time, this will allow Aaron Jones to get more touches. He could be installed in lineups as a flex play because the Vikings still like to operate as a pass-first team.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Vikings place Jordan Mason on injured reserve