Match day updates: Aaron Jones is expected to be active and playing Week 7, according to Adam Schefter.
of minnesota vikings and detroit lions Week 7 will feature one of the best games of the week in the NFL. The Vikings are undefeated at 5-0 this week, while the Lions appear to be on the upswing with a convincing win over the Cowboys. The winner will have an early advantage in the NFC North. Playing at home, the Vikings will be willing to commit to running back Aaron Jones for an important divisional game.
Aaron Jones injury status
Aaron Jones is likely to play Sunday against the Lions, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jones injured his hamstring in a Week 5 away game. new york jets In London, he felt some pressure and left the match. The Vikings running back is listed as questionable and is scheduled to practice in limited numbers on Thursday and Friday.
“The Vikings remain optimistic about running back Aaron Jones' chances of playing this week, but want to see how he feels over the weekend. He's part of the game plan, at least early on. It was.”
What Aaron Jones' injury means for fantasy football
The Vikings hope their starting running back can play Sunday against the Lions. Jones has gained 350 yards this season, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, and has been a mainstay in the Vikings' offense. His 4.3 yards after contact per attempt ranks fourth in the NFL.
After Jones left the game against the Jets, the Vikings' offense never looked complete all season. The team traded for Cam Akers this week, and he was likely an addition to depth as a player familiar with Kevin O'Connell and the offense.
Jones is averaging 18.1 points per game in the four games he started this season. He is currently RB14 in PPR formats, but has two top-10 finishes.
All season long, the Lions have had one of the stingiest run defenses in the NFL. They rank 3rd in yards allowed per game and 10th in EPA per rush. Still, it's possible she could replace Jones, as the Lions also allow the sixth-most yards before contact.
The Vikings' offense, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, surprised many this season. But much of their offense is predicated on running the ball and running play-action from there. Jones plays a big role in that equation.
If Jones is unavailable, the Vikings will turn to Ty Chandler. Since gaining 82 yards on 10 rushes against opponents. 49ersChandler has averaged just 2 yards per carry in the three games since then. If Jones is available, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Vikings give him a normal workload. If Jones starts despite the tougher opponent, he should be in the fantasy lineup.
