Dennis Sosic reported that Vikings coaches view Mason as a potential three-down back and want to scale back Aaron Jones’ workload. Mason averaged 14.8 PPR points (RB9) across Weeks 1-7 last year when given heavier work. If Jones misses time, Sosic sees league-winning upside.

Dennis Sosic highlighted Achane’s ten RB1 weeks (four top-3) and league-leading receiving totals among RBs. With Raheem Mostert’s goal-line carries gone and Jonnu Smith’s trade freeing 100+ short-area targets, Sosic expects a heavier workload behind a revamped offensive line, arguing Achane is poised to jump from last year’s RB6 finish to a realistic shot at RB1 overall.