Vikings RB Jordan Mason Ruled Out for Week 17 with Ankle Injury

Vikings running back Jordan Mason (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Thursday's Christmas Day game against the Lions. Mason was knocked out of last Sunday's game against the Giants with an ankle issue and was unable to practice all week. His absence means Aaron Jones is in line to handle a workhorse role in the Vikings' backfield for Week 17, with Zavier Scott and Ty Chandler stepping into larger, rotational roles. Week 18 against the Packers is Mason's last opportunity to play this season.