The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Houston Texans 20-10 at U.S. Bank Stadium this past Saturday to open their 2025 preseason slate. There were some running back performances that were worth noting and ones that gave the Vikings the answers they were looking for.
Minnesota's No. 1 running back, Aaron Jones, did not play in the team's preseason opener, as most starters on the offensive or defensive side of the ball do not play much during these games. But newcomer Jordan Mason got the start on the first drive of the game and then was pulled on the next drive for the second-string offense.