{
  "id": 16770712,
  "title": "Kevin O’Connell Addresses Aaron Jones’ Knee Before Lions Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/kevin-oconnell-addresses-aaron-jones-knee-before-lions-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T17:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kevin-o-connell-addresses-aaron-171000571.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell revealed on Monday that he does not anticipate looking for a running back replacement before the Vikings face the Detroit Lions. Despite Aaron Jones leaving Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts with a knee injury, O'Connell stated that the team doesn't view the situation as a depth issue. Jones is considered day-to-day and could play in Sunday's game. He made his mark early in the first quarter, rushing for 26 yards on eight carries before exiting with 12:22 remaining in the fourth quarter due to a hit from Colts safety A.J. Haulcy on his left leg. Jones has dealt with a sprained MCL in that knee throughout the season. The Vikings, currently holding a 6-0 record, will face the Lions, who are sitting at 4-2 following Sunday's 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Demond Claiborne and veteran DeeJay Dallas will back up Jones and Mason in the Minnesota backfield.",
  "summary": "The Vikings' backfield plan for Sunday at Ford Field now turns on Aaron Jones' knee. #OnePride",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}