'It's showtime.' El Paso's Aaron Jones and Vikings vs. Bills on MNF

It is fitting that El Paso's own Aaron Jones Sr. and the Minnesota Vikings take on the Buffalo Bills on "Salute to Service" night on "Monday Night Football."Jones Sr.'s life, charity and success was shaped growing up in a military family. Both of his parents, his late father Alvin Jones Sr. and his mother Vurgess, served more than 25 years each in the U.S. Army.Jones was featured on ABC's "Good Morning America" on a news segment titled "Vikings star shaped by his military family" on Monday, Nov. 9, in advance of Monday night's game, which some have called a potential Super Bowl preview.Jones was asked on GMA how he was feeling about "Monday Night Football?"“I’m excited. It’s showtime. It’s prime time football," Jones responded.When Jones scores touchdowns he often does the 9-1-5 hand sign in salute to El Paso, the 915. Will it happen again on Monday night?Jones and his twin brother, Alvin Jones Jr., were football stars at El Paso's Burges High School and with the UTEP Miners. The twins founded the A&A All The Way Foundation, which is dedicated to helping children, especially kids from military families.Minnesota Vikings Aaron Jones Sr. nominee for NFL 2026 Salute to Service AwardThe Minnesota Vikings this year selected Jones as their nominee for the NFL 2026 Salute to Service Award for his dedication to supporting U.S. military members and their families.Finalists are determined by votes from fans, an NFL internal committee and USAA. Fans can vote online through Nov. 30.What happened to Kyler Murray?The Vikings (6-1) are coming off their first loss last week in Detroit and look to remain atop the competitive NFC North. Minnesota will be without quarterback Kyler Murray who is dealing with a hamstring injury suffered in the Vikings Week 8 loss to Detroit. He will be replaced by veteran Carson Wentz, USA Today reported.The Buffalo Bills (6-1) sit atop the AFC East with a high-powered offense led by Josh Allen, which will face the Viking's top-ranked defense.What teams are playing tonight on Monday Night Football?Matchup: Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota VikingsDate: Monday, Nov. 9Time: 6:15 p.m. MT/ 7:15 p.m. CTVenue: U.S. Bank StadiumLocation: MinneapolisTV: ABC, ESPNThis article originally appeared on El Paso Times: 'It's showtime.' El Paso's Aaron Jones and Vikings vs. Bills on MNF