Aaron Jones Week 8 Preview vs. the Lions

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones will be up against the Detroit Lions and their 12th-ranked run defense in Week 8, starting at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

On 105 rushes, Jones has collected a team-best 436 yards (72.7 ypg). He's scored two rushing TDs. Jones has also reeled in 13 passes for 72 yards.

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Jones vs. the Lions

• Jones vs the Lions (since 2021): 9 GP / 70.4 RUSH YPG / 4 RUSH TD
• Two opposing rushers have picked up 100 or more rushing yards in a matchup against the Lions during the 2026 season.
• Detroit has allowed four opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Lions have allowed two or more rushing TDs to two opposing rushers this season.
• The rush defense of the Lions is giving up 99.2 yards per contest on the ground this year, which ranks 12th in the league.
• Opponents of the Lions have scored six touchdowns on the ground (one per game). The Lions' defense is 13th in the league in that category.

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Jones Rushing Insights

• Jones has hit the rushing yards over in five of six opportunities (83.3%).
• The Vikings, who are 29th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 47.5% of the time while running 52.5%.
• His team has attempted 181 rushes this season. He's handled 105 of those carries (58.0%).
• Jones has found paydirt on the ground in two games this year but did not have multiple rushing TDs either time.
• He has two total touchdowns this season (22.2% of his team's nine offensive TDs).
• He has 11 red zone carries for 55.0% of the team share (his team runs on 50% of its plays in the red zone).

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Jones' Recent Performance