2026 Week 5 Fantasy Football: Aaron Jones Returns, T.J. Hockenson Ruled Out vs. Vikings

According to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones suffered a knee injury late in the first quarter and was questionable to return, but has since come back into the game. Tight end T.J. Hockenson was not as fortunate — he was ruled out with a concussion after being evaluated in the medical tent and locker room. Both players were initially hurt in the same game, leaving the Vikings' offense shorthanded at two key skill positions simultaneously.

Aaron Jones

The good news: Jones returned to the game after the injury scare. That said, the knee injury and the fumble he suffered on the play in question are worth monitoring — the source story notes he limped to the sideline and was examined in the medical tent before being cleared. His status beyond this game, including any lingering effects, is not yet known. Keep an eye on his touch count the rest of this game for any sign the Vikings are managing him carefully.

T.J. Hockenson

Hockenson is out for the remainder of this Week 5 game with a concussion. Under the NFL's concussion protocol, he must clear multiple steps before he can practice or play again, so his availability for Week 6 is already in serious doubt — though ProFootballTalk does not specify a timeline beyond today's ruling. If you have Hockenson in your lineup today, he's a zero. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire (the pool of unowned players available to pick up) immediately for TE depth, because concussion protocol timelines are notoriously unpredictable. With both Jones and Hockenson impacted in the same game, Minnesota's offense faces a tough afternoon — any backup tight end on the Vikings' roster becomes a speculative add if they're available.