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Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is optimistic about returning to practice on Thursday as he recovers from a right hamstring injury. Initially classified as a hip injury, Jones experienced tightness during pregame warmups and aggravated it during the game against the New York Jets. Coach Kevin O'Connell has not confirmed Jones' availability for the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions, but he hopes to see progress throughout the week. If Jones is unable to play, Ty Chandler will start, and the Vikings have also re-acquired Cam Akers.
- Aaron Jones is recovering from a right hamstring injury and hopes to practice soon.
- Coach O'Connell is unsure about Jones' availability for the upcoming game.
- Ty Chandler will start if Jones cannot play, and Cam Akers has been re-acquired.
Aaron Jones | RB
Injury
Week 6
1 receptions
1 targets
23 rec yards
02 carries
00- Jones is recovering from a right hamstring injury that he aggravated during a game.
- He hopes to return to practice and potentially play against the Lions.
Cam Akers | RB
Pickup
Week 6
- Akers has been re-acquired and should be available for the game against the Lions.
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings are dealing with injuries in their backfield, affecting their game plan.
- They have added depth by re-acquiring Cam Akers.
Detroit Lions
- The Lions will face a potentially weakened Vikings backfield if Aaron Jones cannot play.