​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 VikingsWhy 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