Posted on Oct 08

Vikings RB Aaron Jones week-to-week with hip injury, uncertain for Week 7

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Aaron Jones is week-to-week with a right hip injury, leaving his availability for Week 7 uncertain.

Why it matters: Jones' injury raises concerns about the Vikings' running game and their offensive production without their star running back.

The Vikings heavily rely on Jones' dual-threat abilities as both a rusher and receiver.
Jones ranks seventh in the NFL in scrimmage yards this season, highlighting his importance to the team's offense.

Yes, but: Backup running back Ty Chandler will step in during Jones' absence, but he has limited experience as a starter.

Chandler took over as the starting running back for parts of the 2023 season, finishing with 461 yards.
Against the Jets, Chandler had 30 yards on 14 carries, albeit with a long run called back and a turnover.

What to watch: The Vikings will need to adjust their offensive game plan without Jones and find ways to generate production on the ground.

They may rely more on their passing attack led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy and wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
Offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell will need to design creative schemes to compensate for Jones' absence.

What's next: The Vikings have a bye week in Week 6 before facing the Detroit Lions in Week 7.

Jones' status for the Lions game remains uncertain, but the extra week of rest could improve his chances of returning to action.
The team's medical staff will closely monitor Jones' progress and make decisions based on his recovery timeline.

The bottom line: The Vikings will need to adapt their offensive strategies to overcome the absence of Aaron Jones and maintain their offensive productivity.

Ty Chandler will be relied upon to fill the void left by Jones, but the team must find ways to support him and maximize his potential.
The performance of the Vikings' offense without Jones will be a crucial factor in determining their success moving forward.

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Vikings RB Aaron Jones week-to-week with hip injury, uncertain for Week 7

Aaron Jones is week-to-week with a right hip injury, leaving his availability for Week 7 uncertain.

Why it matters: Jones' injury raises concerns about the Vikings' running game and their offensive production without their star running back.

The Vikings heavily rely on Jones' dual-threat abilities as both a rusher and receiver.

Jones ranks seventh in the NFL in scrimmage yards this season, highlighting his importance to the team's offense.

Yes, but: Backup running back Ty Chandler will step in during Jones' absence, but he has limited experience as a starter.

Chandler took over as the starting running back for parts of the 2023 season, finishing with 461 yards.

Against the Jets, Chandler had 30 yards on 14 carries, albeit with a long run called back and a turnover.

What to watch: The Vikings will need to adjust their offensive game plan without Jones and find ways to generate production on the ground.

They may rely more on their passing attack led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy and wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell will need to design creative schemes to compensate for Jones' absence.

What's next: The Vikings have a bye week in Week 6 before facing the Detroit Lions in Week 7.

Jones' status for the Lions game remains uncertain, but the extra week of rest could improve his chances of returning to action.

The team's medical staff will closely monitor Jones' progress and make decisions based on his recovery timeline.

The bottom line: The Vikings will need to adapt their offensive strategies to overcome the absence of Aaron Jones and maintain their offensive productivity.

Ty Chandler will be relied upon to fill the void left by Jones, but the team must find ways to support him and maximize his potential.

The performance of the Vikings' offense without Jones will be a crucial factor in determining their success moving forward.