The Minnesota Vikings earned a much-needed 27–24 win in their Week 9 divisional matchup with the Detroit Lions, ending a two-game losing streak and moving back to .500 at 4–4. While the win boosted their NFC playoff hopes, it also came with concern as star running back Aaron Jones exited early with a shoulder injury .

The 30-year-old, who was playing in just his second game back from a hamstring issue, had been electric before leaving in the third quarter. He racked up 78 rushing yards on nine carries, averaging an impressive 8.7 yards per attempt, and caught two passes for 20 yards. Through just 11 touches, Jones had totaled 98 yards from scrimmage and was on pace for one of his best performances of the year before landing hard on his shoulder.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelisse

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