Yahoo Sports NFL on Aaron Jones

ArticleMinnesota Vikings News and Links: It’s Opening Day!September 9, 2026

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"You've got to be okay finding a, you know? Aaron Jones or Jordan Mason underneath for a gain of eight, and just staying ahead of schedule allows us to then be what we want to be and truly be a team that can run the football."

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Jones featured as check-down option in Vikings' run-first scheme.

Kevin O'Connell mentioned Aaron Jones as a check-down option in the Vikings' offensive scheme, emphasizing the importance of finding him underneath for gains of eight yards to stay ahead of schedule and set up the team's run-heavy approach.