Overview
- Justin Jefferson sprained his left ankle in Week 3 and was officially ruled out Friday for Minnesota’s Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins.
- Team scans showed no long‑term structural damage, but Jefferson did not practice Wednesday through Friday and remained unavailable for Sunday.
- With Jefferson sidelined, Jordan Addison will step into the primary receiving role and the Vikings adjusted their game plan to redistribute targets.
- Minnesota is taking a week‑to‑week approach that could include using the Week 6 bye to extend Jefferson’s recovery without placing him on injured reserve.
- Also out for Week 4 are punter Brett Thorson and cornerback Charles Demmings with hamstring injuries, and Jefferson’s absence marks his first missed game since 2023, changing immediate lineup and fantasy dynamics.