Aaron Jones injury update suggests Vikings avoided worst-case scenario

Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones | Todd Rosenberg/GettyImagesIn his second game back after a short stint on injured reserve, veteran running back Aaron Jones provided the Minnesota Vikings with a big spark during his time on the field in the team's Week 9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

When the Vikings went into their locker room at the half, Jones had already accumulated 89 total yards (69 rushing and 20 receiving) on nine touches. He gained an average of 9.9 yards per touch in the contest's first two quarters, and his performance was a big reason why Minnesota led the Lions 17-14 after the first half.

Unfortunately, Jones landed awkwardly at the end of a play in the middle of the…