This isn't the kind of “Purple Rain” Vikings fans were looking for.
The Minnesota Vikings rallied for a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, but had to do it without their star turnaround. aaron jones.
meanwhile, 3rd quarterWhile running the ball, Jones was pinned down by a piece of wood and had to leave the game. Jones took a hit to the midfield and was evaluated on the sideline before being carted back to the locker room, which occurred late in the fourth quarter. (Related: Tuba Hubbard gets serious about Panthers rebuild after accepting 4-year, $33.2 million contract extension)
Jones was eventually diagnosed with injuries to his chest. However, he ultimately returned with just one minute left in the game after being listed as “questionable.”
After Jones left the game, Minnesota was able to make a field goal before Jones got on the cart. At that moment in the third quarter, the Jags' advantage had narrowed to 7-6.
The Vikings continued to win, but 12-7.
aaron jones #Vikings
Punch out the right side of the ribs. He fell to the ground clutching his ribs. I hope it's not a broken bone, but it looks like it's in a lot of pain. pic.twitter.com/TgRKvCHeag
— Tom Christ, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT (@FantasyInjuryT) November 10, 2024
🚨Aaron Jones injury🚨
The Vikings' star running back was injured after running a short distance… apparently suffering from an abdominal injury. You may have injured your ribs! ️
He is now undergoing tests in a blue medical tent.
cam akers#skollpic.twitter.com/9u6i6X8QwS
— Fantasy Umpire (@FantasyUmpire) November 10, 2024
Aaron Jones is taken to the locker room. pic.twitter.com/w6CMZPx52w
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 10, 2024
#NFL Aaron Jones returns to the sideline @Viking #skoll #duval pic.twitter.com/TvmHEHlJTn
— WB Network (@WBNetwork72) November 10, 2024
Aaron Jones is back in the game, and it's likely due to his sure hand.
— Paul Charchian (@PaulCharchian) November 10, 2024
This might be one of the luckiest Sundays ever for Vikings fans, as the Jags won a close game and Aaron Jones was able to return to action.
