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The knee injury Aaron Jones suffered doesn't appear to be as serious as first thought, according to Ian Rapoport.

Related players: A.J. Dillon, Emanuel Wilson

Good news for Jones as the first reaction didn't appear to be very good. Jones was able to return to stand on the sideline which could be a good sign. It also seems, according to Rapoport, they have ruled out an ACL tear. Jones will have an MRI on Monday but the overall believe is it's not nearly as serious as first thought.

Packers running back Aaron Jones was carted to the locker room with an apparent knee injury.

Jones was listed as questionable to return, but the emotion on his face and the towel over his head certainly makes this a worrisome situation. The Packers are also currently without Emanuel Wilson, leaving AJ Dillon as the only available back unless one of the others come back.

The Vikings did not activate wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, meaning he will not play Sunday against the Broncos.

The Vikings will continue to roll with Jordan Addison at the top while Jefferson gets more time to recover from his hamstring injury, which can always be tricky. The Vikings can choose to activate him for Week 12, a Monday night game against the Bears, or they can wait and give Jefferson two more weeks to recover. The Vikings have their bye in Week 13 and have until the 29th to activate Jefferson. Their Week 12 game is November 27.

The Vikings are listing WR Justin Jefferson and RB Alexander Mattison as questionable for Sunday night vs. the Broncos.

Related Players: Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Brandon Powell, T.J. Hockenson

Jefferson was trending in the right direction, but we were hoping for a full practice out of him on Friday. If he misses again, Addison and Hockenson should continue to control much of Joshua Dobbs' target share.

As for Mattison, Ty Chandler could be taking a heavy workload in his absence, making him a low-end RB2.

Justin Jefferson doing a few warmup drills before the Vikings’ Thursday practice.

Related Players: Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Brandon Powell, T.J. Hockenson

Jefferson is trending in the right direction, but we'll likely need to see a full practice designation on Friday for the hope of him playing in Week 11. We'll keep an eye on the situation.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said running back Alexander Mattison suffered a concussion in Sunday's game versus the Saints.

Related players: Myles Gaskin, Ty Chandler, Kene Nwangwu

The trend has been players sit out at least week after falling into concussion protocol, so Mattison owners may want to make alternate plans now. To complicate things, Mattison and the Vikings have the Sunday night game at Denver in Week 11. Chandler could see a bulk of the work and scored on a wildcat formation play in Week 10. The team has already signed Gaskin ahead of Week 11. Chandler could make for an interesting pickup this week if he's on your wire. It's a favorable matching against the Broncos.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson will not play Sunday against the Saints.

Jefferson was originally questionable to play but the Vikings have decided not to activate him from injured reserve. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said it would be a "stretch" for Jefferson to play this week. Jordan Addison will continue to be among those leading the charge with Jefferson still out but the Saints come in with a good defense. Addison is still a WR2 this week.

Stefon Diggs added to the Bills’ injury report. Limited today with a back injury. They play Monday, so his game status won’t be listed until tomorrow.

Related Players: Gabe Davis, Khalil Shakir, Trent Sherfield, Deonte Harty

It would be a bummer if he were to miss this game ahead of a cushy matchup against the Broncos' defense. If he's out, both Gabe Davis and Khalil Shakir should be thrust into respective WR2 and WR3 considerations.

WR K.J. Osborn (concussion protocol) practiced again today, meaning he participated in at least a portion of every on-field activity this week. Regardless of his game status for Sunday, it has been great to see him up and about so quickly after such a scary moment in ATL.

Related Players: Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, T.J. Hockenson

Osborn has been a quiet contributor this season, but still not quite enough to get him into fantasy rosters. For mid-summer best ball drafters, he has popped up for two single-touchdown games and a fantastic 8-99-0 stat line on 10 targets back in Week 8. His return would help solidify a floor for Joshua Dobbs.

T.J Hockenson is definitely still affected by his rib/oblique injury but says he is pretty sure he’ll play Sunday. “That’s the plan,” he said.

Related Players: Johnny Mundt, Josh Oliver

Mundt and Oliver have combined for 15 receptions this year, though Oliver would be the more likely option to take over pass-catching duties if Hockenson misses. Regardless, he shouldn't be in fantasy consideration for typical redraft leagues.