Jones took 15 carries for 39 yards while catching his only target for four yards in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Titans.
Jones was held in check all afternoon and also split a lot more work with Cam Akers than we're used to seeing. Jones had his opportunities and was stood up at the goal line multiple times during the game, but given how Green Bay limited his workload in the past, it's a bit concerning that Minnesota used Akers so much today. There's a chance this could become more of a committee in the final weeks of the season to keep both guys fresh.
Akers' stats may not be overly impressive, but the workload was certainly something to watch. Jones didn't leave the game with any injuries, but Akers just took on more work than we've seen in the past. He's worth adding if you have Aaron Jones just in case this turns into more of a committee as the team looks to keep Jones fresh.
It was a solid effort from Darnold who handled some pressure in the pocket well, avoiding sacks and making smart decisions down the field. He didn't hit on any huge plays but he also didn't make any major mistakes and was able to capitalize on the openings that the Titans gave. He is credited with a fumble but that occurred on a toss play that hit Aaron Jones right in the hands and should be charged to Jones. The Vikings will get a tougher test next week against the Bears.
The Vikings fumbled on their first drive, with Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones not connecting on a pitch.