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Jones departed Sunday's contest at New Orleans due to a knee injury.

Jones came up limping after a lost fumble in the red zone late in the first quarter and went to the medical tent before the Vikings deemed him questionable to return. DeeJay Dallas likely will take on No. 1 RB duties for as long as Jones is sidelined, with rookie Demond Claiborne also on hand for reps out of Minnesota's backfield.

The Vikings downgraded Hockenson to out for Sunday's game against the Saints due to a concussion.

After recording a seven-yard reception on the Vikings' opening possession, Hockenson immediately headed to the locker room to get checked for a head injury. With Minnesota confirming that he has sustained a concussion, Hockenson will be shut down for the rest of the afternoon and will now be subject to the NFL's five-step protocol. Minnesota is on bye for Week 6, so Hockenson's next chance to play will come against the Colts on Oct. 25.

Jones suffered an apparent left leg injury during Sunday's game in New Orleans, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Late in the first quarter, Jones lost a fumble in the red zone and then limped off the field with the Vikings' training staff to get checked out in the sideline tent. For as long as Jones is out of the contest, DeeJay Dallas and rookie Demond Claiborne represent the available running backs for Minnesota's offense.

Hunt (ankle/knee) was seen wearing a walking boot on his left leg after the Eagles' 19-17 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hunt exited the contest after sustaining multiple injuries on the last play of the first half. The strongside linebacker's immediate placement in a boot is not a good sign for his chances of playing in the Eagles' Week 6 matchup with the Panthers.

Concepcion (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game at the Jets.

Concepcion took a hit from Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick early during Week 5 action and hit his head on the turf, after which the rookie wide receiver went directly to the locker room before the Browns made a ruling on his status. In Concepcion's absence, Denzel Boston will handle WR1 duties, with Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond and Malachi Corley filling in behind him.

Winston (quad) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Texans.

Winston exited in the first quarter of the Titans matchup against the Texans. Terrell Burgess could see more reps in his absence.

Hockenson is under evaluation for a possible concussion and is considered questionable to return to Sunday's game at New Orleans.

Hockenson remained on the turf at the end of a seven-yard catch in the first quarter and went directly to the sideline tent afterward. If Hockenson isn't able to reenter the contest, Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek represent the Vikings' remaining available tight ends.

The 49ers announced that Kittle is dealing with an illness but will play in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Kittle remains without an official designation for Sunday's contest, so despite being under the weather, the expectation is that he'll play without any limitations. After tearing his Achilles in a Jan. 11 wild-card round win over the Eagles, the seven-time Pro Bowler has staged a successful comeback so far during the 2026 campaign. Through four games, Kittle has produced a 16-244-4 receiving line on 22 targets.

Styles (calf) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Styles logged three straight full practices after being activated from injured reserve Sunday. The 24-year-old will make his season debut against the Vikings.

Ford (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

The Saints activated Ford from injured reserve Saturday. The linebacker has recovered from his ankle injury and is all set to suit up for Sunday's contest as a reserve inside linebacker.