In a pivotal Week 16 matchup against the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones exited the game due to an ankle injury. Initially, Jones went into the blue medical tent for evaluation before jogging on the sidelines in an effort to shake off the discomfort. However, he was later ruled questionable to return.
The situation worsened for the Vikings as backup running back Jordan Mason also suffered an ankle injury and was carted off to the locker room. This left Minnesota in a challenging position, as both their top two running backs were sidelined.
Jones is currently in his second season with the Vikings, a year that has been plagued by injuries. He previously missed a month due to a hamstring issue, preventing him from replicating the stellar performance from his career year last season. As of this week, he had recorded 410 rushing yards and one touchdown.
With both Jones and Mason unable to continue, Zavier Scott has taken over responsibilities in the backfield, hoping to provide the Vikings with the necessary support as they continue their pursuit in the league. The resilience of the team will be tested as they navigate through these injuries, emphasizing the importance of depth in their roster.