Vikings running back Aaron Jones suffered a hip injury during Sunday's game and was ruled out of the contest.
Vikings running back Aaron Jones left Sunday's game against the Bears with a hip injury and did not return.
Jones was injured in the first quarter of the game and was immediately taken to the locker room for evaluation. The Vikings ruled him out shortly thereafter.
Vikings Running Back Aaron Jones Suffers Hip Injury
Jones had three carries for 12 yards before leaving the game. He is the Vikings' leading rusher this season with 434 yards on 97 carries.
The Vikings were already without running back Dalvin Cook, who is on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
With Jones and Cook both out, the Vikings will likely turn to running backs Alexander Mattison and Ameer Abdullah to carry the load.
Mattison has 250 yards on 57 carries this season, while Abdullah has 107 yards on 27 carries.
The Vikings are hoping that Jones' injury is not serious and that he will be able to return to the lineup soon.
In the meantime, Mattison and Abdullah will need to step up and produce for the Vikings' offense.
The Vikings are 4-5 this season and are looking to get back on track after losing their last two games.
Jones' injury is a setback, but the Vikings are confident that they can overcome it and make a run at the playoffs.
* Jones was injured on a carry up the middle in the first quarter.
* He was tackled by Bears linebacker Roquan Smith.
* Jones was limping as he walked off the field.
* The Vikings are expected to provide an update on Jones' injury on Monday.
* The Vikings are scheduled to play the Packers in Green Bay next week.
* The Packers are 6-3 this season and are one of the favorites to win the NFC North.
* The Vikings will need to be at full strength if they want to beat the Packers and stay in the playoff race.
