The Minnesota Vikings ' offense has not gotten off to a strong start to the 2025 season. After a 22-6 loss to the Falcons on Sunday night, they head into Week 3 against the Bengals with plenty of concerns about how they are playing under first-year starter J.J. McCarthy .

Monday's press conference from Kevin O'Connell added to the concerns in Minnesota, as he announced McCarthy is unlikely to play against the Bengals due to an ankle sprain and that running back Aaron Jones , who left Sunday's loss late with a hamstring injury, is unlikely to be in the lineup as well.

The veteran back has been second behind Jordan Mason in carries through the first two weeks, with 13 carries for 46 yards, as well as three receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown. Mason has been the more effecti

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