Overview
- The Vikings officially listed Jefferson as questionable to return after he left the field with an ankle injury in the first half of the Week 3 game.
- Alec Lewis of The Athletic reported Jefferson emerged from the medical tent and stood on the sideline holding his helmet, a sighting that suggested a possible return though no clearance was announced.
- Before exiting he had two catches for 32 yards, removing his early-game production from Minnesota’s offense while he was off the field.
- It is not clear when exactly the ankle injury occurred and the team had not provided further medical details or a definitive update on his status.
- If Jefferson does not return the Vikings will need to shift targets and play calls, which could change the game’s flow and put more pressure on other receivers and the running game.