Vikings running back Aaron Jones expected to play against Lions

Vikings operating again Aaron Jones, who’s listed as questionable for Sunday afternoon’s sport towards the Detroit Lions at U.S. Financial institution Stadium in Minneapolis, is predicted to play, in keeping with ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

Jones has been coping with a hamstring damage for the reason that Vikings’ Week 5 sport towards the New York Jets in London and was a restricted participant in practices on Thursday and Friday after lacking Wednesday’s apply as a result of damage.

Jones exited the sport towards the Jets and didn’t return, and Minnesota’s offense struggled in his absence. With out their main rusher, the Vikings totaled simply 253 yards of offense within the sport, together with 82 on the bottom. With Jones’ standing unsure for the sport, the Vikings regarded to bolster their backfield this week by buying and selling with the Houston Texans for operating again Cam Akers, who has some familiarity with the offense having spent a part of final season in Minnesota.

Jones, who signed with the Vikings this offseason, is undoubtedly the lead again for the Vikings and has been efficient on the bottom and a key engine of the offense. Jones has 71 carries for 350 yards and a landing in addition to 17 receptions for 167 yards and a rating by way of 5 video games this season, serving to the Vikings to an ideal 5-0 begin.