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In Week 17, the Vikings have been at dwelling to face the Packers. Earlier this season, the Vikings beat Inexperienced Bay 31-29 on the street. It was one other extraordinarily shut matchup of their second assembly of the season with the Packers. Sam Darnold and the Vikings held on for a 27-25 win. Their ninth in a row.
The workforce is 14-2 heading into the ultimate week of the 2024 common season. Minnesota is on the street to face Jared Goff and the Lions. If Detroit wins on MNF in Week 17, each groups can be 14-2 and can be taking part in for the #1 seed within the NFC playoffs. Throughout their win in Week 17, Minnesota’s Aaron Jones suffered a quad contusion and needed to go away the sport early. It’s nonetheless early to know if Jones will be capable of play however Week 18 is an important sport of their season.
Aaron Jones suffered a quad contusion on Sunday vs. the Packers
#Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell advised reporters that RB Aaron Jones suffered a quad contusion and was working by way of it on the sidelines. Seems like they determined to drag him as a precaution.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 30, 2024
Thirty-year-old Aaron Jones is in his eighth season and his first with the Vikings. Jones was a Fifth-round choose within the 2017 draft by the Packers. In seven seasons with Inexperienced Bay, Jones performed in 97 video games and made 85 begins. His greatest marketing campaign was in 2019 when he led the NFL with 16 dashing touchdowns. It’s the one time in his profession that he’s had double-digit touchdowns in a single season. After seven years with the Packers, Jones signed a one-year cope with the Vikings in 2024.
When wholesome, Jones continues to be able to being a workhorse RB and he’s confirmed that in 2024. The veteran RB performed in 11 video games in 2023 and carried the ball 142 instances. To this point in 2024, Jones has began all 16 video games for the Vikings and has 245 carries. In Week 17, Jones suffered a quad contusion, and his standing for Week 18 is up within the air. Sunday’s matchup vs. the Lions is an important sport of the season for the Vikings they usually’ll want Jones. If he’s not out there, Cam Akers could be the starter.
