Aaron Jones Shines Despite Injury in Vikings' Narrow Loss to Lions

Vikings running back Aaron Jones, overcoming a hamstring injury, led his team with 116 yards in a close 31-29 defeat against the Detroit Lions.

Aaron Jones was listed as questionable but played a pivotal role, gaining 116 yards from scrimmage, including a 34-yard touchdown.
Despite his injury, Jones carried the majority of the workload, with backup Ty Chandler and newcomer Cam Akers seeing limited action.
The Vikings' defense struggled without linebacker Blake Cashman, allowing key plays over the middle by Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
A penalty prevented the Vikings from attempting a potential game-winning 68-yard field goal by Will Reichard.
The Lions capitalized on the absence of key Vikings players, including tight end T.J. Hockenson and guard Dalton Risner, both still on injured lists.