The Vikings are going to have to operate the rest of the Week 5 NFL London game without their starting running back.
Minnesota arrived at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium riding on a high note. Kevin O’Connell’s crew are one of just two teams without a loss in 2024, and are aiming to move to 5-0 on the campaign with a Sunday morning contest against the Jets.
However, in the second quarter, Vikings running back Aaron Jones left the game with a hip injury.
Jones has been excellent so far in his first season with the purple and gold. After signing as a free agent this summer, the 29-year-old came into Week 5 with 321 rushing yards and a rushing TD on 64 carries.
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Here is what to know about Jones’ injury in the Vikings vs. Jets game.
Aaron Jones injury update
Jones left the Minnesota vs. New York contest in the second quarter with a hip injury. He was seen limping on the sidelines, clearly in discomfort.
Jones was spotted wearing a wrap on the sidelines. At the time of his injury, he had 29 rushing yards and seven carries. He also had a catch for 24 yards.
At the start of the second half, the Vikings ruled him out for the remainder of the game.
Vikings RB Aaron Jones has a hip injury and is questionable to return.
He suffered a hip injury in week two, could be related to this. Was seen limping on the sideline. pic.twitter.com/pjlgzFxk0S
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) October 6, 2024
Aaron Jones is currently wearing a wrap on the sidelines.
It’s been Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin on this drive for Minnesota.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 6, 2024
Aaron Jones has now been ruled out, per @richeisen https://t.co/cElB2to4WQ
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 6, 2024
The running back has dealt with his fair share of injuries in his NFL career. While he hasn’t missed any games this year, Jones hurt his hip in Week 2, but played through it in the Vikings win over the 49ers.
It’s unclear if the same hip injury is what is bothering Jones in London.
With Jones unable to return, Ty Chandler and Myles Gaskin figure to see an uptick in reps at the running back position. Chandler entered Week 5 with 117 rushing yards on 28 carries. Gaskin had one carry for -3 yards.
