The Minnesota Vikings' fans have had to turn on their televisions in the morning two weeks in a row.
After playing in Dublin, Ireland last week, it's a London game this week.
The Vikings are taking on the Cleveland Browns, and one of the most curious developments has been the usage of Jordan Mason.
Zavier Scott is getting second quarter carries instead of Mason.
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Why is Zavier Scott getting RB carries over Jordan Mason?
Zavier Scott appears to be getting carries because Jordan Mason is in the doghouse.
Mason lost a fumble on the Vikings' first drive.
Since then, Mason has gotten just one carry.
Otherwise, it's been Scott and Cam Akers in the game. The Vikings have even used fullback C.J. Ham in a third-down blocking role.
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It seems unlikely the Vikings go away from Mason entirely for the whole game. He has been a workhorse with Aaron Jones out.
But at least temporarily, Mason is spending way more time on the sideline than anyone would've expected.
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