Minnesota Vikings fans worldwide are likely to be disappointed that their team haa a bye this weekend. Even though no game will be played, important things are still happening for this 5-0 Vikings squad.
There is concern surrounding Aaron Jones’ injury against the Packers and whether he will miss any time after the bye week. T.J. Hockenson has also returned to practice, and it will be exciting to see if he’s ready to play in week 7 when the Vikings play the Detroit Lions.
Aaron Jones’ Injury Status
This Vikings team has looked almost unstoppable when Aaron Jones is on the field and healthy. When he is off the field, they have looked sluggish and have struggled to maintain any sort of consistency. He has gained over 500 yards from the line of scrimmage as a runner and receiver. If he does miss any time, the Purple will most likely struggle to find somebody to replace his productivity.
It looks as if he has avoided a major injury but is still listed as week to week. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell said he is week-to-week with the hip injury that he sustained during the win over the New York Jets in London. Minnesota’s offense could not manage more than three yards per carry after he exited that game. This makes this bye week a crucial one for the Vikings RB room as well as the offense as a whole.