The Minnesota Vikings will face the Detroit Lions in Week 7. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Aaron Jones
Is Aaron Jones Playing in Week 7?
While the Vikings hope Aaron Jones (hip) will be able to play in Week 7, the veteran RB’s status remains uncertain.
“Aaron is going to progress throughout the week and hopefully has a chance to go on Sunday,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Wednesday.
Jones did not practice on Wednesday but returned as a limited participant on Thursday. That’s an encouraging sign for the eighth-year veteran and suggests he may not need to miss any time. NFL Network reported that Jones would likely play in Week 7, but he is officially questionable for Sunday’s game.
Jones was off to a hot start before injuring his hip, topping 90 rushing yards in three of the Vikings’ first four games. He also averaged 33.4 receiving yards per game while scoring two total touchdowns.
Ty Chandler will likely take over RB1 duties against the Lions if Jones can’t suit up, but Minnesota also acquired RB Cam Akers from the Texans this week. Detroit isn’t a favorable matchup for running backs. Dan Campbell’s team ranks third in rushing yards allowed per game and seventh in rushing yards allowed per play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Aaron Jones in Week 7?
Jones left Week 5 early with a hip injury, and while the Week 6 bye came at the perfect time, we’re talking about a 29-year-old back who is playing for an undefeated team that has bought itself the ability to be patient with injuries like this.
This is the eighth season of Jones’ career, and he’s missed time in six of them. Reporting out of Minnesota seems cautiously optimistic, but you’ll need to monitor this situation as we near kickoff.
Jones has a pair of top-10s on his 2024 ledger, and while I would project a lesser workload if he suits up this week, there’s no way around ranking him as a top-20 option and a starter in all formats.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 7 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Aaron Jones’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 7
Jones is projected to score 12.4 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 14.2 rushing attempts for 69.6 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. It also includes 1.1 receptions for 15.7 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Aaron Jones’ Week 7 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
