GREEN BAY, Wisc. — The legacy Aaron Jones, Sr., developed beyond Lambeau Field's walls was felt throughout the weekend.

Jones returned to Wisconsin Saturday via the Vikings team charter. He was welcomed with open arms and enjoyed reconnecting with people across the community. His mother Vurgess called to tell him she had seen billboards and signs welcoming him back.

"A full-circle moment," Jones said after his new team stormed to a massive lead and held on down the stretch against his original squad for a 31-29 victory. "Knowing that everything that I do on the field is cool, but I'm kind of remembered for what I what I've done off the field in this community, and I think that says a lot about me.

"I think that's one of the things that I'm happiest about, because one day they're going to forget about you in this football world, say 100 years from now, 200 years, they're going to have other players," Jones added. "They're not even going to know your name, but it's the stamp that you leave in the community and what you do off the field that — people remember your legacy."

The reception from the Packers fans Sunday was strong, but he managed to keep his emotions in check, even if there were a few tears shed by Vurgess as warm-ups wound down.

"It kind of hit me a little when I see my mom on the sideline, she was the one kind of tearing up," Jones said. "And I'm like, 'Ah, great, Mom.' But after warm-ups, and then I kind of ran in, and I was one of the last ones to run in. The crowd showed me some love there. And that's where I could feel it a little bit. But the best feeling, I felt it the most when the clock hit zero.

"Coming in here to get one job done, and that was to win this game," Jones added. "Being back here meant a lot to me, but at the end of the day this was a division opponent, [an NFC] North opponent, and it counts double in the division, so we wanted to make sure we check that box."

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, who signed with Minnesota at the same time as Jones and was playing at Lambeau Field for the first time, took note of the response Jones received as he stepped through the narrow pathway and into the stadium bowl.

"The way that he was greeted by these fans, that just kind of shows the kind of person that he is and how much he means to Green Bay, and the kind of guy that he's been ever since he got to Minnesota with me," Darnold said. "Being the new guys, this locker room has been very special for us to be able to step in, and those guys have made it feel like home, right away for me and him.

"Aaron's a really special player, obviously, but even a more special person," Darnold added.

Following warm-ups, Jones again felt the love amidst a sea of tan vests with cameras recording every move.

First snap of the game, a run by Jones for a gain of 5. Second snap of the game, a pass to him for 12. Third snap, another run for a tough yard.

Jones remained involved throughout the day, finishing with 22 carries for 93 yards and adding four receptions for 46 yards on five targets. He also showed the completeness in his game in pass protection efforts, helping Darnold complete 20 of 28 passes for 275 yards and three scores, on the way to a passer rating of 123.4.

The Vikings scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions, compared to the Packers who went missed field goal, interception, missed field goal, interception and failing to convert on fourth-and-10.

Jones wanted to execute a Lambeau Leap after a touchdown, but since he didn't reach the end zone, he waited until after the game.

Members of the Packers defense told him, "We didn't let you Lambeau Leap in our house."

"I'm like, 'You guys are worried about me Lambeau Leaping? You guys should be worried about the score.' I came here and got what I wanted," Jones said, "and I did get my Lambeau Leap in, so I got a two-for-one. Just didn't score, but I still got the Lambeau Leap."

After the Vikings improved to 4-0, Jones was again in high demand. He was greeted by family and friends — some in purple and some in green – before making his way to a roaring group of Vikings fans gathered at the bus parking lot.

A bus driver, who had told me earlier in the day about his appreciation for Jones, took care of the purple sombrero Jones received when he signed with the Vikings.

The location of home games may have changed, but the legacy continues.