Justin Jefferson's Week 4 availability is suddenly up in the air
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Superstar receiver + ankle injury + nearly returned in-game + further evaluation pending + clear Week 4 game-day resolution
Justin Jefferson's Week 4 availability is suddenly up in the air. Minnesota hosts Miami next Sunday, and its superstar receiver is being evaluated after leaving Sunday's win with an ankle injury. Jefferson injured his left ankle on a first-quarter reception against Tampa Bay. He initially tried to work his way back into the game. Kevin O'Connell said Jefferson got close to returning before ultimately being ruled out. Jefferson is undergoing further evaluation today. Minnesota got Kyler Murray back Sunday. Now the Vikings are waiting to find out whether they will have their No. 1 receiver beside him in Week 4.
Source: Reuters · Sep 28, 2026 · Read original →
Corroborating: Jefferson left Sunday's game with a left ankle injury, nearly returned, but was ultimately ruled out. Further evaluation is pending before Week 4.
Corroborating: Jefferson left Sunday's game with a left ankle injury, nearly returned, but was ultimately ruled out. Further evaluation is pending before Week 4.
👇 Will Justin Jefferson play Week 4 against the Dolphins?
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