Aaron Jones Injury Update
Minnesota Vikings Evaluate Running Back Aaron Jones Following Knee Injury Against Chicago
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Aaron Jones played 42 of Minnesota’s 52 offensive snaps against Chicago, while DeeJay Dallas played eight snaps and rookie Demond Claiborne played only two.
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Coach Kevin O’Connell said Jones was “bouncing around the building like normal” and would do “everything in his power” to play Sunday, while acknowledging that his availability depends on how the knee responds to treatment and increased workload.
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Jones’ 23-carry workload was his largest in a game since November 2022, and his knee was described as having been “a little banged up” in the fourth quarter before he continued with a brace.
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Jordan Mason is expected to remain sidelined through Minnesota’s Week 6 bye after undergoing a procedure on his thumb, extending the team’s backfield uncertainty beyond the upcoming Tampa Bay game.
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Although Tucker Kraft played 52 of Green Bay’s 53 snaps and ran routes on 32 of 34 dropbacks in his return from an ACL tear, he received little target volume; his fumble was reviewed without determining who recovered it, allowing the Packers to retain possession.
The Minnesota Vikings face uncertainty in their backfield after running back Aaron Jones suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 9-3 win over Chicago, though early signs suggest he may still play against Tampa Bay this weekend. WTOP reported Jones played 42 of Minnesota's 52 offensive snaps, rushing for 105 yards on 23 carries despite absorbing a hard helmet-to-helmet hit and taking a knock to his knee in the fourth quarter. Coach Kevin O'Connell said Jones was "bouncing around the building like normal" and would do "everything in his power" to play Sunday, but the running back will skip Wednesday practice for treatment as the team evaluates his status.
The Dallas Cowboys remain confident their Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens will proceed as scheduled in Rio de Janeiro after concerns about the Maracanã field surface, with the NFL overseeing improvements to the playing conditions. Meanwhile, defensive backs P.J. Locke and Cobie Durant sustained injuries against Washington, though early indications suggest Dallas may avoid a major secondary setback.
Jones' Availability Hinges on Knee Response
Aaron Jones' 23-carry workload was his largest since November 2022, and he proved durable enough to finish the game wearing a knee brace after the fourth-quarter knock. WTOP noted that O'Connell acknowledged Jones' availability depends on "how the knee responds to treatment and increased workload." The Vikings kept Jones out of Wednesday practice but expressed optimism about his weekend status.
If Jones cannot play, the Vikings will lean on DeeJay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne as primary healthy options. SFGate reported that Jordan Mason, who led the Vikings in rushing earlier in the season, remains sidelined on injured reserve after thumb surgery and is expected to be unavailable through Minnesota's Week 6 bye. The team has added veterans Jerome Ford and Jaret Patterson to the practice squad to bolster depth.
Cowboys' Rio Game Set Despite Field Concerns
The Dallas Cowboys' international showdown against the Baltimore Ravens remains on track for Rio de Janeiro's Maracanã Stadium, despite questions about the grass surface that generated concerns before kickoff. The NFL has overseen surface improvements to ensure the field meets game-day standards. The matchup will proceed as scheduled barring any unexpected developments.
Dallas sustained secondary injuries when defensive backs P.J. Locke and Cobie Durant went down against Washington, but early medical evaluations suggest the Cowboys may avoid a major setback at cornerback and safety. The team will continue monitoring both players' recovery throughout the week.
Kraft Returns but Makes Limited Impact in Green Bay
Green Bay tight end Tucker Kraft completed his long-awaited return from an ACL tear by playing nearly every snap available, logging 52 of the Packers' 53 offensive snaps and running routes on 32 of 34 dropbacks. Despite the heavy workload, Kraft generated little offensive impact and fumbled once during the contest. The fumble was reviewed without determining recovery, but the Packers retained possession.
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