Aaron Jones totals 22 touches in Week 3

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. rushed 17 times for a game-high 58 yards in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while adding five receptions for 34 yards on six targets. SOURCE: USA TODAY Why it Matters: Jones is the workhorse for HC Kevin O'Connell with Jordan Mason on the shelf

Football Zone

SEE ALL

USA Today

Deebo Samuel does a lot with a little in Week 3 win against Cardinals

Commanders Wire

Terry McLaurin reunites with popular former Commanders quarterback

SB Nation

Sean McVay on Rams’ loss, “You sign up for all of it”

What is the story about?

Minnesota

Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. rushed 17 times for a game-high 58 yards in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while adding five receptions for 34 yards on six targets.

SOURCE: USA TODAY

Why it Matters: Jones is the workhorse for HC Kevin O'Connell with Jordan Mason on the shelf, and there really is nobody pushing him for time. While 3.4 yards per rush isn't terribly attractive, a total of 17 carries and 22 touches is nice. As long as Mason remains on the shelf, Jones is a bona fida RB2 in most fantasy leagues for the unbeaten Vikings.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aaron Jones totals 22 touches in Week 3