JUSTIN JEFFERSON #18 - WIDE RECEIVER - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
335  YDS  •
28  REC  •
4  TD 
#18 - WIDE RECEIVER - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
335 YDS
28 REC
4 TD
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Justin Jefferson injury is the lifeline that Dolphins' secondary needed in Week 4 The Miami Dolphins are getting a little good news ahead of their Week 4 game against the Vikings. Minnesota will be without its top WR.
OCTOBER 3 • PHINPHANATIC.COM
Vikings make the right Justin Jefferson call with bigger games ahead The Minnesota Vikings are indeed taking the smartest approach with Justin Jefferson's ankle injury in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins.
OCTOBER 2 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Setting Expectations for Jordan Addison After Vikings Rule Justin Jefferson Out vs. Dolphins Jordan Addison will need to take on a bigger role now that Justin Jefferson is missing Week 4. What should Vikings fans expect from No. 3 th...
OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM
Vikings get big Justin Jefferson news for Week 4 matchup vs. Dolphins | Sporting News This injury update on Justin Jefferson should not come as a surprise.
OCTOBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ruled out for Week 4 Jefferson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.
Impact Jefferson wasn't able to practice this week due to the ankle injury that forced him out of this past Sunday's win at Tampa Bay. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday, Oct. 11 at New Orleans, but considering the Vikings have a Week 6 bye, the team could exercise caution with its top wide receiver with the second half of the campaign in mind. In any case, Jordan Addison is poised to serve as Minnesota's top pass catcher in the short term, with fellow WR Jauan Jennings, TE T.J. Hockenson and RB Aaron Jones likely next up for targets from QB Kyler Murray.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
With Justin Jefferson Likely Out Of Fantasy Football Lineups Due To Injury In Week 4, Jordan Addison Has WR1 Upside The latest injury update on Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and the injury impact.
OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM
Remains absent Friday Jefferson (ankle) remained absent from Friday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jefferson hasn't practiced at all this week after twisting his ankle seven snaps into last Sunday's game against the Bucs. It's looking likely that Jefferson will now miss Week 4 against Miami. If so, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings and Tai Felton should see the bulk of the wideout snaps for the Vikings.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Flores and his dominant Vikings defense take on the winless Dolphins, the team he once coached

Brian Flores has become one of the most impactful and prominent assistant coaches in the NFL over four seasons as defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings with his knack for...
OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press
Still not practicing Jefferson (ankle) officially didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
Impact Jefferson has yet to log any on-field reps since suffering an ankle injury in the first half of this past Sunday's win at Tampa Bay. He thus will have just one more chance to mix into drills Friday, at which point he'll likely receive a game designation ahead of a Week 4 matchup with the Dolphins.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Not spotted by reporters Thursday Jefferson (ankle) didn't participate in the portion of practice open to reporters Thursday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Jefferson appears to be sitting out a second consecutive practice, though confirmation on that front will come later once the Vikings publish Thursday's practice report. Minnesota's brass previously expressed optimism that Jefferson could be available Sunday against the Dolphins after exiting the Week 3 win over Tampa Bay due to a sprained ankle, but Jefferson has yet to take any concrete steps toward returning. The star wide receiver will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to maintain any hope of suiting up Sunday.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Week 4 Fantasy Football Injury Report: Updates On Justin Jefferson, Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, And All The Top Stars The latest injury updates for Week 4 on all the biggest stars in fantasy football.
SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM
Vikings announce latest update on Justin Jefferson after missing practice The Minnesota Vikings had the latest update on wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
SEPTEMBER 30 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Not practicing, day-to-day Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Jefferson (ankle) won't practice Wednesday and is viewed as day-to-day.
Impact Jefferson sprained his left ankle in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

QB Notebook: What's Driving Brock Purdy's Hot Start; Waving White Flag On Cam Ward

Here's what stood out from NFL quarterbacks in Week 3, from Brock Purdy's stellar play to Cam Ward's brutal INT.
SEPTEMBER 30 • FOX SPORTS
QB Notebook: What's Driving Brock Purdy's Hot Start; Waving White Flag On Cam Ward
4 winners (and 4 losers) from Vikings-Giants J.J. McCarthy trade The Minnesota Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy for a fifth-round pick, putting Kevin O'Connell's QB plan and Justin Jefferson's prime in focus.
SEPTEMBER 29 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Vikings are undefeated despite an out-of-sync offense, carrying confidence they will 'ascend'

The story of the start of the season for the Minnesota Vikings has been clear: win with a dominant defense, supplement with superb special teams and survive another unstable perfor...
SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press
Justin Jefferson injury news gives Vikings every reason to play it safe The Minnesota Vikings may not need All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson to get their offense on track against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 28 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM
Kevin O'Connell Talks About The Trade of J.J. McCarthy, Justin Jefferson's Ankle, Win Over Tampa Bay Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Monday, September 28.
SEPTEMBER 28 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Reportedly Avoids Long-Term Damage on Ankle

Justin Jefferson reportedly suffered an ankle sprain against the Buccaneers Sunday, and imaging did not reveal any long-term damage
SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Reportedly Avoids Long-Term Damage on Ankle
Imaging on ankle returns clean Jefferson was diagnosed Monday with a sprained left ankle following an MRI, and the Vikings are hopeful that he'll be able to play Sunday versus the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL N...
Impact Jefferson missed the final two quarters of this past Sunday's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers after injuring the ankle, but head coach Kevin O'Connell downplayed any major concern afterward, noting that he considered having the star wideout check back in "a couple times" during the second half. The receiver's imaging a day later ruled out any long-term concern with the ankle, and though his practice activity could be managed to some degree during the upcoming week, he has a chance to avoid missing any further game action.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings get good news on Justin Jefferson amid ankle injury scare | Sporting News This is some great news for the Vikings on Justin Jefferson all things considered.
SEPTEMBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Nearly came back in after hurting ankle Jefferson (ankle) "got close a couple times" to returning to Sunday's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers, head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota...
Impact Jefferson sustained an ankle injury in the first half and was ultimately ruled out for the remainder of the game after catching both of his early targets for 32 yards. The Vikings held on without their star receiver to improve to 3-0 heading into a Week 4 home game against the Dolphins. Jefferson's ankle injury will be evaluated further, but O'Connell sounded optimistic that Jefferson may not face much, if any, additional missed time.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Another Brutal Buccaneers Loss: 3 Takeaways From Vikings' Win In Tampa Bay

Todd Bowles might be in trouble as the Buccaneers fell to 0-3.
SEPTEMBER 28 • FOX SPORTS
Another Brutal Buccaneers Loss: 3 Takeaways From Vikings' Win In Tampa Bay
Justin Jefferson Ruled Out of Vikings-Bucs Game with Ankle Injury Minnesota Vikings Latest News
SEPTEMBER 27 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings Rule Out WR Justin Jefferson Due To Ankle Injury vs. Buccaneers

The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out star wide receiver Justin Jefferson for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers...
SEPTEMBER 27 • FOX SPORTS
Vikings Rule Out WR Justin Jefferson Due To Ankle Injury vs. Buccaneers
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