Sharing backfield with Jones vs. Detroit
Mason and Aaron Jones (knee) will share the backfield against the Lions on Sunday after the latter avoided an injury designation for Week 8, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Jones injured his knee against the Colts in Week 7, so Mason ended up leading the Vikings backfield in touches and finished with 15 carries for 68 yards while failing to haul in either of his two targets from Kyler Murray. Jones has been cleared to play in Sunday's NFC North tilt after logging a full practice Friday, so he and Mason figure to split duties for that contest while rookie sixth-rounder Demond Claiborne operates in a depth role.
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Aaron Jones Sr.
Cleared for Sunday
Jones (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Logs limited practice Thursday
Jones (knee) was limited at Thursday's practice.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Returns to practice Thursday
Jones (knee) is participating in Thursday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Won't practice Wednesday
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Jones (knee) won't practice Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Avoids significant knee injury
The left knee injury that forced Jones out of Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts isn't considered significant, and the running back is viewed as day-to-day, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jauan Jennings
Produces 34 yards in Week 7 win
Jennings caught two of three targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts.
T.J. Hockenson
Gets into end zone against Indy
Hockenson caught four of five targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts.
Jordan Addison
Just two catches in Sunday's win
Addison caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts. He added three yards on his lone carry.
Jordan Mason
Leading rusher in return
Mason carried the ball 15 times for 68 yards in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts. He failed to catch either of his two targets.
Kyler Murray
Does just enough against Indy
Murray completed 14 of 24 passes for 150 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Colts. He added 39 rushing yards on five carries.