The Vikings may not be getting quarterback J.J. McCarthy back on the field quite yet, but the team can expect to have running back Aaron Jones play in Thursday night's primetime matchup vs. the Chargers, Amazon Prime broadcaster's Kirk Herbstreit reported.

Carson Wentz will make his fifth start at the quarterback for the Vikings. J.J. McCarthy is still on the mend and will miss this prime-time matchup against his college coach at Michigan.

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Tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and L.A. Chargers could dictate the rest of the season for both franchises.

Minnesota came out of its bye with a loss to the Eagles, dropping the Vikings back to .500 on the season. Two of their three wins have come against the Bengals and Browns, so they should be looking to prove that they can compete with actual competitive teams as they move into a considerably tougher stretch of schedule over the next two months.

Los Angeles Chargers star Keenan Allen could break a major franchise record with a strong performance against the Vikings.