The Vikings’ Aaron Jones might have left Sunday’s win over the Colts with a knee injury, but get this, it’s not even considered significant. ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the news, calling Jones day-to-day, and if you’re a fan of the undefeated 6-0 Vikings, you just exhaled a collective sigh of relief. This team is rolling, and losing a key piece like Jones would be a huge blow right now.
A Scare for the Unbeaten Streak
When Jones went down, you just knew every fan of the unbeaten Vikings held their breath. Here’s a guy who has been battling injury issues all season long, yet he still hasn’t missed a single game. He had 26 yards on eight carries before exiting Sunday’s matchup. To hear it’s “not significant” is a massive win, considering how crucial he is to their attack. An undefeated start is special, and you can’t afford major setbacks.
Next Man Up, But Jones’ Impact Is Real
While Jones was out, Jordan Mason stepped up, taking the bulk of the work with 68 rushing yards on 15 attempts. That’s a decent outing, showing there’s depth. But let’s be real, Jones is the workhorse. He’s piled up 436 rushing yards with two touchdowns this season, plus snagged 13 passes for another 72 yards. His presence on the field, even playing through nicks and bruises, is undeniable. Keeping him on the field is key for this offense to keep firing on all cylinders.
The Vikings are 6-0 and heading on the road to face the 4-2 Lions next Sunday afternoon in Week 8. They’ll need Jones, even if he’s not 100 percent, if they want to keep this incredible undefeated run going. Every game matters when you’re making history.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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