Vikings running back Aaron Jones has handled the largest workload of his career and is banged up entering Wild Card Weekend against the Rams.

The Minnesota Vikings failed to capture the NFC North title when they fell 31-9 to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, which means they will have to start their playoffs with the wild-card round instead of getting a wild-card bye.

Jones had already said that he intended on playing against the Lions earlier in this week despite the injury keeping him from being a full practice participant. He finally logged a full practice on Friday without any designation, opening the door for him to lead the backfield as the Vikings reach for their 15th win.

The Minnesota Vikings injury report to start week 18 had some good news and some bad news, including updates on Aaron Jones and Patrick Jones.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones had a strong message for everyone who has doubted, and continues to doubt, the team this season.

As the Vikings look to secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, RB Aaron Jones' injury update should make fans breathe a sigh of relief.

Star Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (quad) remained a limited participant during the team's practice on Thursday. Star Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (forearm), meanwhile, was upgraded to a full participant Thursday as his status improves ahead of the Week 18 showdown between the two teams for the top seed in the NFC.

The Minnesota Vikings got some good news regarding running back Aaron Jones. Jones rushed for 47 yards on 12 carries in Minnesota's 27-25 win over the

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All the latest updates and news on the Rams’ injury report ahead of their wild-card playoff game vs. the Vikings

The Los Angeles Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC wild-card playoff game on Monday, a rematch of the Rams’ 30-20 victory on Oct. 24. The Vikings won 14 games, the most by a wild-card team in NFL history,