Jones was one of the most explosive running backs of the past 10 years and still has some number of productive snaps left in the tank, but by 2025 it had become clear he was past his prime. Now 31 and turning 32 in December, Jones is at an age where almost all running backs decline precipitously, even the greats. At 5-foot-9, 206, he was never a size/speed guy out of UTEP, instead pairing burst with next-level vision to propel his explosive rushing production and regularly rank among the league leaders in yards per carry. That burst is declining, though, and the lack of speed (4.56 40 in 2017) that previously didn't matter is showing up more often as Jones' other margins get pressed by decline. The good news is the Vikings didn't add any standout running backs in the offseason, and returning teammate Jordan Mason has no history of catching passes. Jones should therefore remain the primary passing-down guy between the two, especially when the Vikings want a receiving threat rather than a pass blocker. How much that's worth in fantasy remains to be seen, but the current trend with Jones is one where his fantasy utility suffers over time in terms of both floor and ceiling.