The running game in Minnesota has been lackluster for the past two seasons. Last year, running backs Alexander Mattison and Cam Akers had their moments, but overall failed to fill the shoes left

Vikings RBs Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler did not become the dynamic duo hoped for, prompting a potential rebuild of the running back room.

Anyone who watched the Vikings' playoff collapse to the (Los Angeles) Rams knows Minnesota needs to address its offensive line in a major way this offseason. Assuming those upgrades come in free agency, the Vikings could look for help at running back here.

Outside linebacker Pat Jones II did not practice on Thursday, indicating he could be out again this week for the Vikings' wild card playoff game against the Rams. Jones suffered a knee injury against the Packers in Week 17 and missed last Sunday's game against the Lions.

Whilst the majority of Minnesota Vikings talk has focused, understandably so, on the quarterback dilemma facing the team, there is another key position group that has major question marks heading into 2025.