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Success of Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and other NFL running backs may change position's future

Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs are the top three leading rushers in the NFL

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RB Aaron Jones Sr. RUNNING BACK AARON JONES SR.

3 DAYS AGO • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Tough sledding Sunday Jones took 15 carries for 39 yards while catching his only target for four yards in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Titans.

Impact Neither team could move the ball on the ground Sunday, resulting in rushing averages of 2.5 yards for Minnesota and 1.7 yards for Tennessee. Jones actually finished as the game's leading rusher despite his paltry fantasy output. Cam Akers (10-25-0) continues to cut into the starter's touches, even vulturing a receiving touchdown in this contest. Jones is the superior talent and should remain the preferred fantasy option out of the Vikings' backfield heading into next Sunday's matchup against the Bears.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold leads Vikings to 3rd straight win, beating Titans 23-13

Sam Darnold overcame an early fumble by throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns and running for a score and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans LB Jack Gibbens carted off field with injured right ankle in an air cast

Tennessee Titans linebacker Jack Gibbens hurt his right ankle early in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings and was taken off the field on a cart with his leg in an air...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared for Week 11 Jones (chest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Tennessee, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact His availability isn't much of a surprise given that the returned to last week's 12-7 win at Jacksonville after the suffering the injury, taking four carries for 17 yards over the Vikings' final two drives. Jones will continue leading the Minnesota backfield, with Cam Akers subbing in for carries here and there.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Jones (ribs) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

Impact Jones' practice limitations this week can be attributed to the rib injury that forced him to miss about a quarter of action during this past Sunday's win at Jacksonville.There's been no indication that his status is in peril for Sunday's game at Tennessee, but Friday's practice report will unveil whether or not he enters the weekend with a designation.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially limited Wednesday Jones (ribs) practice on a limited basis Wednesday.

Impact As expected, Jones is opening Week 11 prep with a capped session due to the rib issue that forced him to miss about a quarter of action this past Sunday at Jacksonville. Coach Kevin O'Connell told Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune on Wednesday that Jones "will progress" as the week continues, so a full practice seems likely for the running back Thursday and/or Friday.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Football Busts Week 11: Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Jones, Drake London among potential underperformers | Sporting News Canada It may be tough to sit someone you view as a starter, but consider letting these players rest up on the bench this week or be ready for a de...

NOVEMBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

May have practice limitations Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Jones (ribs) may be limited in practice this week but believes the running back will be available for Sunday's game at Tennessee, Kevin Seife...

Impact Jones missed about a quarter of action in the second half of Sunday's win in Jacksonville due to a chest injury but got back into the contest late in the fourth quarter. During his time off the field, he underwent X-rays that were returned negative, per Seifert. O'Connell called Jones' health concern a rib issue Monday, so pain tolerance likely will be the running back's main impediment in the short term.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Aaron Jones Reveals Odd Reason He Was Carted to Locker Room Vikings running back Aaron Jones revealed an odd reason why he was carted to the locker room.

NOVEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Okay after injury scare Jones rushed the ball 17 times for 88 yards in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars. He added two receptions on three targets for 13 yards.

Impact Jones suffered a chest injury late in the third quarter and missed roughly 15 minutes of game time before re-entering the contest late in the fourth quarter. He still led the team in carries and was the only running back to record multiple catches, allowing him to top 100 total yards for the first time since Week 7. Most importantly, Jones spoke to reporters after the game and disclosed that his X-rays came back clean per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, suggesting he should be fine heading into a Week 11 matchup against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Vikins Star RB Aaron Jones Carted to Locker Room With Apparent Injury Minnesota Vikings star Aaron Jones has been carted off the field with an apparent injury.

NOVEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to Sunday's contest Jones (chest) returned to Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Jones stayed on the turf late in the third quarter, visited the sideline tent and then was carted to the locker room due to a chest injury. However, he was able to return and log back-to-back carries in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Needs cart to go to locker room Jones (chest) was carted to the locker room early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game at Jacksonville, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Officially, Jones is questionable to return due to a chest injury, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com. Prior to his exit, Jones remained on the turf as trainers tended to him and then visited the medical tent before trying to jog on the sideline. If he doesn't reenter the contest, he'll end Week 10 with 13 carries for 71 yards and two catches (on three targets) for 13 yards. Cam Akers likely will take on a large share of the Vikings backfield for as long as Jones is out, but Ty Chandler also is on hand for RB reps.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: 'Running backs matter,' boasts Vikings' Aaron Jones, as NFL sees rising rushing numbers MINNEAPOLIS - Aaron Jones was conducting his weekly news conference when he saw an opening, took it ...

NOVEMBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vikings love to tout tight end Josh Oliver, despite his unglamorous run-blocking role

The Minnesota Vikings are fully appreciative of the value Josh Oliver brings to their offense despite his unglamorous role as a run-blocking tight end

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Aaron Jones shares powerful moment in SNF postgame interview Jones took some time to reflect on his football career after Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Needs 25 touches to reach 82 yards Jones rushed 21 times for 64 yards and caught all four of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.

Impact Jones struggled to the tune of a 3.0 per-carry average without scoring a touchdown in Sunday's win. All of Minnesota's scoring came via the passing game, while the team's leading rusher struggled to gain traction against a tough Indianapolis front. Jones has scored just three touchdowns through eight starts with Minnesota, but he has produced 810 yards from scrimmage to help offset the lack of scoring. The veteran tailback could be in line for a healthy projection against the lowly Jaguars next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Garners 95 total yards in loss Jones rushed 19 times for 58 yards and secured both targets for 37 yards in the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.

Impact Jones found running room at a premium against a Rams defense that had experienced its share of struggles up this point in the season, but he did finish tied for second in receptions and as the runner-up in receiving yards as well. The veteran back had dealt with a hamstring injury early in the week but went into the contest without a designation, and he equaled his second-highest carry total of the campaign. Jones now has over 35 receiving yards in four of seven games as well, and he'll draw a favorable matchup against the Colts in a Week 9 home matchup in Sunday night, Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Clear for Thursday's contest Jones (hamstring) practiced fully Wednesday and doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game at the Rams, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Jones was estimated as limited on Monday's injury report before logging a limited walkthrough Tuesday, so his ability to handle every rep Wednesday indicates the hamstring injury he sustained Week 5 against the Jets in London is behind him. He thus should be poised for his normal workload out of Minnesota's backfield Week 8, which so far has amounted to 17.5 touches per game in six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE