A calf injury will keep Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones out of a second straight game.
The team ruled out Jones for Sunday’s visit from the Minnesota Vikings.
“We want to make sure they are 100 percent before we throw them back out there,” coach Matt LaFleur said Friday.
LaFleur also ruled out cornerback Kevin King, who suffered a setback in his recovery from a quad injury.
Jones initially suffered his calf injury during practice last Thursday. He missed the Packers’ win over the Houston Texans and hasn’t practiced this week.
Without Jones, the Packers will lean on Jamaal Williams – who totalled 114 yards last week in Houston – and rookie A.J. Dillon.
Over his first four games, Jones rushed for 389 yards and five touchdowns and caught 18 passes for 161 yards and two more scores.
Williams is a capable backup who produced 77 rushing yards and 37 receiving yards during the Packers’ 35-20 win over the Texans. He also rushed for a touchdown.
The Packers could be shooting to get Jones back for next week’s trip to play the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night.