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Vikings Lose Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason to Injury in Matter of Minutes

Vikings Lose Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason to Injury in Matter of Minutes

Summary

During the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants, the Vikings lost two of their main running backs to ankle injuries. Aaron Jones' injury was less severe, while Jordan Mason had to be taken off the field. The team is now relying on Zavier Scott to fill in.

Key Facts

  • The Minnesota Vikings played against the New York Giants.
  • Both Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, key running backs for the Vikings, suffered ankle injuries early in the game.
  • Aaron Jones was initially ruled questionable to return to the game.
  • Jordan Mason's injury was more severe, and he was taken off the field on a cart.
  • Zavier Scott took over as the primary running back for the Vikings after these injuries.
  • J.J. McCarthy, a player mentioned for extending plays, threw an interception in the first quarter.
  • Despite injuries, the Vikings were leading 3-0 at the time of writing.
  • Updates on the status of both injured players are still pending.

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