The Vikings officially opened veteran running back Aaron Jones' 21-day practice window on Tuesday, and there's a chance for him to play as soon as this Thursday against the Chargers. The #Vikings are opening RB Aaron Jones' 21-day practice window and he potentially could play as soon as Thursday night vs. the Chargers.

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The NFL has made significant changes to its kickoff play in recent years, and it is possible another one could be implemented following the 2025 season.

Following a fourth-quarter interception by Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba chased him out of bounds. Stingley stiff-armed Smith-Njigba's helmet off, and the Seahawks wide receiver responded with a slight extra push on the sidelines.

If it seems like kickoff returns have been a bigger part of the game during the start of the 2025 NFL season, it's because they absolutely have been through the first seven weeks.

Troy Vincent, the NFL's executive vice president of football operations, called the tush push “very difficult to officiate in real time.”

The San Francisco 49ers' top plays vs. the Atlanta Falcons during Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. Watch the best plays by the Denver Broncos against the New York Giants in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season. The Green Bay Packers' top plays vs. the Arizona Cardinals during Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.