Vikings Backfield in Question | Duluth News

The Vikings’ run game is in serious trouble heading into the season, with Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones carrying the load—but both have glaring weaknesses. Mason, despite a solid yards-per-carry average, lacks explosiveness (his longest run last year: 24 yards) and has struggled with pass protection. He’s reportedly leaner this year, but it’s unclear if he’s fixed those issues. Behind them, backups Claiborne and Zavier Scott are barely scraping by, averaging under three yards per carry. If the ground game doesn’t improve, Kyler Murray—already used to making plays alone—could be forced into even tougher situations. The backfield is full of question marks: can Mason explode? Can Jones stay healthy? Will the depth hold up? It’s a lot of “maybes” for a team desperate for answers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/378625785a97d7e9