Aaron Jones (Ankle) Cleared to Play Week 17, Set for Workhorse Role

Vikings running back Aaron Jones (ankle) has no designation for Thursday's game against the Lions and is set to play. He played through an in-game ankle injury last Sunday against the Giants, pacing the Vikings backfield with 23 touches for 93 yards from scrimmage. Despite being limited in practice all week, Jones is not on the final injury report. With fellow RB Jordan Mason (ankle) ruled out, Jones is in line to handle a workhorse role again in Week 17, though he may not be at 100%. He ranks 20th in Week 17 RB rankings.