After tough start Aaron Jones gives Vikings go-ahead score

The first-year Viking had a rough start, but finished strong when it mattered.

It hasn’t been a fun few weeks for Viking running back Aaron Jones. The former Green Bay Packer has what appears to be some butterfingers when it comes to holding onto the football. On the game’s first possession, Jones fumbled the ball twice and the second time ended up going to the Cardinals.

To make matters worse, when the Vikings needed touchdowns, Jones missed a touchdown catch from Sam Darnold.

But once the Viking defense gave the Minnesota offense another chance, Jones didn’t disappoint. The Vikings marched down the field thanks to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. The drive was capped off when Darnold hit the struggling Jones for a five-yard score to give Minnesota a 23-22 lead.

The Vikings’ defense would hold on the next drive. Kyler Murray would go on to throw his second interception of the day — this time to Shaq Griffin. Minnesota moves to 10-2 on the season.

Can the Vikings make it 5 straight wins? The Real Forno Show

Can the Minnesota Vikings find a way to win a fifth-straight game? The Real Forno Show investigates

The Minnesota Vikings have seen a really big resurgence over the last four weeks, going 4-0 without star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Can they make it five in a row with a win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday?

That’s the big question with the Vikings right now. Josh Dobbs’ miraculous performance against the Atlanta Falcons earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week award. He threw for 150 yards and ran for another 68 yards with three total touchdowns in the 31-28 victory without actually knowing the playbook.

With a full week of practice, Dobbs should know more of the playbook. How will that impact the Vikings offense? Can the offense take a step forward? What can the Vikings do to maximize Dobbs?

Lastly, we take a look at an up-and-down Saints team. Which version will show up? Can the Vikings find a way to attack the defense to score enough points?

We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.