Vikings receive positive update on Aaron Jones status ahead of TNF originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The 3-3 are set to take on the 4-3 in Thursday Night Football.

The Minnesota Vikings get one more week of Carson Wentz under center before both J.J. McCarthy and Aaron Jones are slated to return. The presence of Jordan Mason has helped to mitigate the loss of Jones.

The Minnesota Vikings have made theirs: Aaron Jones is expected to return to the field for the Thursday Night Football matchup in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Adam Schefter. Fantasy football managers have to follow suit.

The Minnesota Vikings may be without tackle Christian Darrisaw and running back Aaron Jones against the Chargers on Thursday Night Football.

Word on whether running back Aaron Jones will be back in the Vikings lineup on Thursday night will wait until closer to kickoff in Los Angeles.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell reaffirmed his commitment to getting J.J. McCarthy back on the field as soon as possible, saying he believes his return is "right around the corner."

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has been out since Week 2 with a high ankle sprain. Here's a look at when Minnesota can expect him back.

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is questionable to return on Thursday night after suffering an ankle injury.