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AARON JONES #33 - RUNNING BACK - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
692 YDS •
157 ATT •
2 TD
692 YDS
157 ATT
2 TD
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Estimated as limited Monday Jones (hamstring) was estimated as limited on Monday's practice report.
Impact The Vikings didn't actually hold a practice Monday, one day after losing to the Lions, but they are required to release an injury report ahead of Thursday night's quick turnaround against the Rams. Jones missed practice last Wednesday but returned to the field Thursday and Friday and played through the hamstring issue Sunday, finishing with 116 total yards from scrimmage and one touchdown on 17 touches versus Detroit.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive in division loss Jones rushed 14 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and secured all three targets for 23 yards in the Vikings' 31-29 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Impact Jones came into the weekend sporting a questionable designation due to a hamstring injury, but there were no signs of any limitations as the veteran back tied his third-highest rushing yardage total of the season. Jones also managed his fifth multi-catch game over the first six contests, and he found the end zone as a runner for the first time since Week 1 on a 34-yard run to open the scoring in the first quarter. Jones retains clear control of Minnesota's backfield heading into a Week 8 road matchup against the Rams on Thursday night.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive in division loss Jones rushed 14 times for 93 yards and a touchdown and secured all three targets for 23 yards in the Vikings' 31-29 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Impact Jones came into the weekend sporting a questionable designation due to a hamstring injury, but there were no signs of any limitations as the veteran back tied his third-highest rushing yardage total of the season. He also managed his fifth multi-catch game over the first six contests, and he found the end zone on the ground for the first time since Week 1 on a 34-yard run to open the scoring in the first quarter. Jones retains clear control of Minnesota's backfield heading into a Week 8 road matchup against the Rams on Thursday night.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Suiting up Sunday Jones (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact The 5-0 Vikings had a few question marks coming out of a Week 6 bye, chief among them the status of Jones, who sat out the final three quarters of a Week 5 win against the Jets in London due to what was termed a hip injury at the time. The team's first Week 7 practice report instead revealed it to be a hamstring issue, and he managed limited sessions Thursday and Friday before Minnesota listed him as questionable. On Saturday evening, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that Jones was expected to play Sunday, barring a setback, and he clearly feels well enough to go. There's a chance Jones cedes some work to backup Ty Chandler, but the former nonetheless has three outings with 100-plus total yards in five opportunities this season, making him more than worthy of fantasy consideration.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Jones & family ready for game against Lions 🙌
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Expected to play Jones (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, is expected to play, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Jones is expected to play unless he wakes up Sunday feeling any issues with his hamstring, the report adds. What initially was believed to be a hip injury that forced him out of the Vikings' last game Week 5 against the Jets was later clarified to be a hamstring issue. The Vikings held him out of practice this Wednesday, with Jones then returning as a limited participant Thursday and Friday.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Jones (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.
Impact Jones likely wouldn't have been able to play last week but may avoid an absence with the help of a conveniently timed bye. The Vikings held him out of practice this Wednesday, with Jones then returning as a limited participant Thursday and taking the field again Friday. He appears truly questionable at this point, with Ty Chandler in line to handle the lead role if Jones is declared inactive ahead of the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
At practice Friday Jones (hamstring) is participating in Friday's practice, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Jones also participated in practice Monday and was officially listed as 'limited' Thursday, meaning his only absence of the week came during Wednesday's session. The starting running back is doing all he can to be available for Sunday's matchup against the Lions, but Friday's official practice report will likely tag him with designation ahead of Week 7 action. If Jones is unable to play, Ty Chandler will step into the lead backfield role for Minnesota, while Myles Gaskin and Cam Akers will be available to contribute behind him.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Officially limited Thursday Jones (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.
Impact What initially was believed to be a hip injury that forced him out of the Vikings' last game Week 5 against the Jets was clarified to be a hamstring issue Wednesday, keeping him sidelined from the first session of Week 7 prep. Friday's practice report may provide some clarity on Jones' status heading into the weekend, but he appears destined to earn a designation ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Lions. If Jones is inhibited or out this weekend, Ty Chandler would be Minnesota's lead back, with Myles Gaskin and Cam Akers on hand for any RB reps that linger.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Jones (hamstring/hip) returned to practice Wednesday, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact It's unclear how much he's doing, but we at least know Jones is participating during the media-access portion of practice. The Vikings reported it as a hip injury after his early exit Week 5 against the Jets, but he's now listed with a hamstring injury after a bye week as the Vikings prepare to host the Lions on Sunday. Ty Chandler will take over as the lead back if Jones can't play, with Myles Gaskin and recent trade acquisition Cam Akers the other main candidates to get RB snaps.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Hamstring injury cited on report Jones didn't practice Wednesday due to a listed hamstring injury.
Impact The Vikings have been calling the health concern a right hip injury that forced Jones out of a Week 5 win against the Jets in London. He even told Alec Lewis of The Athletic on Wednesday that he felt it prior to that game before it flared up, resulting in an early exit. Jones intends to take part in practice Thursday, but so far the team is merely hopeful that he'll be available for Sunday's showdown versus the Lions, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Aiming for Thursday practice return Jones (hip) said Wednesday that he hopes to practice Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones was present for Monday's light practice after a Week 6 bye, but he didn't participate Wednesday and thus remains in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Lions. He said he first noticed a problem with his hip prior to a Week 5 win over the Jets, and he ended up missing the final three quarters of that game after aggravating the injury. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, coach Kevin O'Connell said, " [Jones] is going to progress throughout the week and hopefully has a chance to go on Sunday," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
On the field Monday Jones (hip) was on the practice field Monday for what Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com described as a light bonus session coming out of the Vikings' bye week.
Impact While the Vikings won't post a practice/injury report until Wednesday, Jones' presence for Monday's light session offers hope that the running back could be available for Sunday's game against the Lions. If however, the hip injury that Jones sustained in Week 5 sidelines him this weekend, Ty Chandler would be next up for Minnesota's carries, with Myles Gaskin in reserve.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
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Vikings' Aaron Jones is week to week with hip injury, avoiding long-term absence
The Minnesota Vikings are treating running back Aaron Jones’ right hip injury as a week-to-week conditionOCTOBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Week-to-week with hip injury Speaking with the media Tuesday, coach Kevin O'Connell said Jones (hip) is considered week-to-week, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jones suffered a hip injury in Sunday's win over the Jets and was unable to return to the contest. The Vikings' Week 6 bye is hitting at the right time for Jones, but it still sounds like he could miss some time. After Jones left Sunday's game in London, Ty Chandler played near-every down role en route to a season-high 14 carries for 30 yards, adding 2-9-0 on two targets in the pass game. Myles Gaskin briefly mixed in, handling two carries for two yards and one catch for 11 yards. Chandler becomes a priority pickup off waivers in fantasy this week.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
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The Minnesota Vikings experienced their most pronounced struggles of the season offensively against the New York Jets in LondonOCTOBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MRI on tap Monday Jones is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his right hip Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Jones played 16 snaps and tallied 29 yards on seven carries in addition to a 24-yard reception before missing the final three quarters of Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets in London due to the right hip injury. While the severity of the hip issue won't be known until the results of the MRI are read, Rapoport notes that head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the victory that Jones' injury was a short-term concern. Fortunately for Jones, the Vikings are on bye Week 6, which will give him some extra time to recover before the team returns to action Oct. 20 against the Lions.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
MRI on tap Monday Jones is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his right hip Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Jones played 16 snaps and tallied 29 yards on seven carries in addition to a 24-yard reception before missing the final three quarters of Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets in London due to the right hip injury. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the victory that he believed Jones' injury would be a short-term concern, and the Vikings are on bye in Week 6. Jones thus will have some extra time to recover before the team returns to action Sunday, Oct. 20 against the Lions.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return Sunday Jones (hip) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Jets in London, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jones spent about 10 minutes in the medical tent in the first half before trying to loosen his right hip on the sideline. He initially was deemed questionable to return before his day was considered over after halftime. Jones will finish Week 5 with 53 yards from scrimmage on eight touches, while Ty Chandler and to a lesser extent Myles Gaskin are poised to handle the Vikings backfield for the rest of Sunday's contest.
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