Aaron Jones Week 7 Preview vs. the Lions

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones has a difficult matchup in Week 7 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), playing the Detroit Lions. The Lions are conceding the third-fewest rushing yards in the NFL, 83.2 per game.

Jones has received 71 carries, converting them into a team-best 350 yards (70.0 ypg) with one score. As a receiver, Jones has also caught 17 passes for 167 yards and one touchdown.

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Jones vs. the Lions

• Jones vs the Lions (since 2021): 8 GP / 65.1 RUSH YPG / RUSH TD
• The Lions have not allowed 100 or more yards on the ground to an opposing rusher in the 2024 season.
• Detroit has allowed three opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Lions have given up two or more rushing TDs to one opposing rusher this season.
• The rush defense of the Lions is conceding 83.2 yards per outing on the ground this year, which ranks third in the NFL.
• Opponents of the Lions have put up five touchdowns on the ground (one per game). The Lions' defense is 13th in the NFL in that category.

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Jones Rushing Insights

• Jones hit the over on his rushing yards total set by oddsmakers in three of his five opportunities this season (60.0%).
• The Vikings pass on 49.3% of their plays and run on 50.7%. They are 15th in NFL play in points scored.
• He has handled 50.0% of his team's 142 rushing attempts this season (71).
• Jones has one rushing touchdown this season in five games played.
• He has two total touchdowns this season (14.3% of his team's 14 offensive TDs).
• He has 12 carries in the red zone (57.1% of his team's 21 red zone rushes).

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Jones' Recent Performance